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10 steps to a radiant glow with Korean skincare

Korean skincare has a top reputation in the world 🌎  It's not just a set of products, but a whole philosophy of beauty rituals, which involves 10 consecutive steps with...
Posted by: Petra Cernakova
Updated: 7/25/2025
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Article content1. Step 1. Hydrophilic oil2. Step 2. Foam or gel for washing3. Step 3. Exfoliation4. Step 4. Toning5. Step 5. Essence6. Step 6. Serum or ampoule7. Step 7. Mask8. Step 8. Eye cream9. Step 9. cream10. Step 10. SPF

Korean skincare has a top reputation in the world 🌎 

It's not just a set of products, but a whole philosophy of beauty rituals, which involves 10 consecutive steps with incredible products that will make your skin perfect 💚 

Interested? Then our girls will tell you everything 😊

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Step 1. Hydrophilic oil

The first stage is perhaps the most important, during which you remove dirt, makeup residue and other products from your face 💦

It involves double cleansing. It is precisely the two-step cleansing that is the secret to the flawless appearance of Korean skin 🤫

Why is it needed? To thoroughly wash off all waterproof products, dissolve SPF, remove sebum and dirt from the skin and to start with, you will need hydrophilic oil 🌻

How does it work?  First, you rub a small amount of the product into your face, massage gently, then add a little water to emulsify the product and the magic happens – the hydrophilic oil turns into a milky foam and removes even the most persistent makeup and sunscreen from your face. This step works great on all skin types.

Take a closer look at the oils that many of our sisters have already fallen in love with 😊

Step 2. Foam or gel for washing

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Finish washing with a water-based foam or gel. This will help remove any remaining dirt and traces of oil that may have remained on your face 👌

Choose products that work gently on your face type, because one of the advantages of K-beauty products is that they all have a complex effect and even during the washing process take care of restoring and improving the overall condition of the epithelium.

 Pay attention to these skin cleansers 🤗

Step 3. Exfoliation

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Okay, not all stages of Korean skin care should be performed every day, morning and evening. And exfoliation is the step that will be enough even twice a week 🗓️

Exfoliation involves the use of peeling with AHA and BHA acids to remove dead skin cells, and this stage makes the face smooth, evens out the color and makes the dermis velvety to the touch 🪶

This step really helps other beauty products penetrate the skin faster for a wow result, but you shouldn't abuse it.

Exfoliants that are worth your attention 😍

Step 4. Toning

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A toner is an ideal product for moisturizing, removing sebum residues and regenerating the epithelium.  It helps restore the skin's pH balance and prepares it for the absorption of subsequent skin care products and increases their effectiveness ✋

This is the step, without which there will be no super-facial at all, the main thing is to choose products according to the request of the dermis and you can use toners of different directions during the same day, for example, moisturizing during morning rituals, and soothing – before bedtime.

Toners that you will be delighted with 😍

Step 5. Essence

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This product is just an intermediate stage of care after toner and before serums, and the essence is thicker than toner in consistency, but not as rich as ampoules and serums 😀

This step is an important part of the care procedure, as it provides hydration, nutrition and promotes rapid penetration of nutrients into the deep layers of the dermis.

 Essences that are worthy of being included in your routine 🥰

Step 6. Serum or ampoule

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The next step, sis, is extremely important, because if in the previous ones you prepared your face to solve specific tasks, then at this stage everything happens 🔥

For example, if there are problems with pigmentation, then a serum with vitamin C will become a super-helpful product 🍋

For effective care of aging skin, choose a serum with peptides and retinoids, which promote regeneration at the cellular level and increase the turgor of the skin 💪

You can choose any serum or ampoule for your skin type and its problems to get maximum results and a radiant healthy face 💫

Step 7. Mask

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Like exfoliation, this stage is enough to be performed 2-3 times a week and the skin will look luxurious ❤️

There are a huge number of different types of masks for a variety of skin needs: moisturizing, soothing, cleansing, nourishing or additional  radiance. Our girls highly recommend having masks of different effects in your beauty arsenal so that you can easily choose the right one depending on your skin condition and mood 🤩 After all, thanks to this approach your skin care becomes more effective, and the skin gets everything it needs right now.

Step 8. Eye cream

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At this stage, care is taken for the area around the eyes, where the skin is thin and does not have an oily layer 🤓 That is why this area is more susceptible to age-related changes, wrinkles appear and elasticity is lost.

Eye cream provides special care and is aimed at additional hydration, reduction of fine lines, reduction of dark circles and swelling, and brightening.

Eye creams that you will definitely like ⭐

Step 9. cream

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Day and night cream moisturize the epithelium and help to fix the active ingredients from the previous steps for comprehensive skin care 😍

This step is the most popular and is almost never skipped, but for a great result, you need to choose a cream according to your skin type and then everything will be great 🦸

Step 10. SPF

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This step is a must-have to complete your routine ⏰

Always finish your care in the morning by applying sunscreen, because this is the most effective way to combat premature cell aging, loss of elasticity, hyperpigmentation ☀ ️ Even on cloudy days, UV radiation penetrates the epithelium, damaging collagen and elastin. 

And also – the effectiveness of previously applied active ingredients decreases when they come into contact with the sun, so for a wow effect from all the previous steps, don’t forget about sun protection 🤝

Choose the SPF that is perfect for you: with mineral or chemical filters, moisturizing or tinted ☺️

10 stages of Korean skin care are not necessarily a daily beauty routine. The most important thing is to do it consistently and with love for yourself ❤️ 

Choose the optimal balance of procedures that will suit your face and will bring pleasure and visible results ✨


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