
Step by Step
Master the art of layering with our complete AM and PM routine guides, tailored for every skin type.
Protect, hydrate, and prepare your skin for the day ahead.
Remove overnight sebum and residue
💡 Tip: Massage gently in circular motions on dry skin before adding water.
Remove remaining impurities
💡 Tip: Use lukewarm water — never hot — to protect your skin barrier.
Rebalance pH and prep skin for absorption
💡 Tip: Pat gently with hands rather than wiping with cotton for less irritation.
Boost hydration and skin renewal
💡 Tip: The heart of Korean skincare — don't skip this step!
Target specific skin concerns
💡 Tip: Choose based on your concern: Vitamin C for brightening, niacinamide for pores.
Hydrate and protect delicate eye area
💡 Tip: Use your ring finger — it applies the least pressure.
Lock in all previous layers
💡 Tip: Apply while skin is still slightly damp to seal in moisture.
Protect from UV damage — the #1 anti-aging step
💡 Tip: Apply generously — most people use too little. Reapply every 2 hours outdoors.
Personalized
Every skin is different. Here's how to adapt the Korean routine to your unique needs.
Hydration & barrier repair
Rich cleansers, hydrating toners, ceramide serums, occlusive moisturizers
Oil control & pore minimizing
Gel cleansers, BHA exfoliants, niacinamide serums, lightweight gel moisturizers
Balance & targeted treatment
Gentle cleansers, balanced toners, multi-masking, zone-specific moisturizers
Calming & barrier strengthening
Fragrance-free everything, centella asiatica, minimal actives, ceramide-rich moisturizers
Blemish control & healing
Salicylic acid cleansers, BHA toners, tea tree serums, non-comedogenic moisturizers
Firming & brightening
Gentle retinol, vitamin C serums, peptide essences, rich barrier creams