Since the popularization of the BB Cream, we’ve gained an international obsession for K-beauty products. Korean beauty is all about innovative products that come in charming designs and packages at relatively cheap prices. It’s almost no wonder Korean products are so popular right now—specifically skincare products. Korean skincare routines are known for having 9 to 10 steps, but with killer results. Want the same glowing skin Koreans are known for? Below, I’ve got some of the top skincare products from K-beauty. Get the know-how below! You might find your new favorite product.
Clean It Zero by Banila Co., Shop, $27.99- Start off your Korean beauty routine by double cleaning. “What does that mean?,” you may be wondering to yourself. Koreans start off their routines by first using an oil-based cleanser before going in with a water-based cleanser. Clean It Zero is an oil-based cleanser that guarantees to melt off all your makeup to start your skincare routine off right.
Royal Honey Good Cleanser by SkinFood, Shop, $19.99- Next, get your skin squeaky clean with your water-based cleanser. This cleanser by SkinFood is great because it helps to make your skin feel clean without over-drying it. Perfect for those ladies with sensitive skin.
Cellular Laboratories De-Aging Toner, Shop, $54.50- After cleansing, Koreans move on to toning their skin. Usually, toners in the US are harsh astringents that strip the skin of all oils. Instead, Korean toners are made to moisturize the skin post cleansing. They restore the skins PH and prep it for the next steps in their skincare routine. Cellular Laboratories De-Aging Toner does just that. Using this product will help restore moisture to your skin and keep it refreshed rather than over-dried.
Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask by Innisfree, Shop, $23.99- Koreans love their masks! They use these one to three times a week after toning. Use a clay mask to remove impurities. If you’ve got blackheads, this clay mask is right for you! Check it out below.
I Need You Mask in Mango by Etude House, Shop, $11.99- No K-beauty skincare routine is complete without a sheet mask. Sheet masks cool the face down while moisturizing with essences and serums. These are also meant to be used one to three times a week. I love to apply these after I’ve used a clay mask. They make my skin feel super moisturized. I can almost feel it working the second I put it on.
Cellular Laboratories De-Aging Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, Shop, $44.95- Koreans are obsessed with protecting themselves from dangerous UV rays—and rightly so. So be sure to finish off your Korean skincare routine with plenty of SPF. Slather it all over the exposed areas of the skin to keep your skin safe from aging!
