korean skincare routine Archives

Wan February 5, 2017

KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE 101: Part 4: Moisturiser & Sleeping Mask

**Previously: Part 3: Sheet Mask, Essence/Serum/Ampoule & Eye Cream** BREAKDOWN OF SKINCARE STEPS: In part 4 of this series, we will look at steps 9 and 11 of the skincare routine: Oil Cleanser (Makeup remover) Facial Cleanser Exfoliator/Wash Off Mask* Toner First Treatment Essence Sheet Mask* Essence/Serum/Ampoule Eye Cream MOISTURISER Sunscreen (Daytime) SLEEPING MASK/PACK* (Night time) (*Doesn’t need to be used everyday; usually a 1-2x weekly treatment) STEP 9: MOISTURISER While essences and serums…

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Wan January 30, 2017

KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE 101: Part 3: Sheet Mask, Essence/Serum/Ampoule & Eye Cream

**Previously: Part 2: Toner and first treatment essence** BREAKDOWN OF SKINCARE STEPS: In part 3 of this series, we will look at steps 6, 7 and 8 of the skincare routine: Oil Cleanser (Makeup remover) Facial Cleanser Exfoliator/Wash Off Mask* Toner First Treatment Essence SHEET MASK* ESSENCE/SERUM/AMPOULE EYE CREAM Moisturiser Sunscreen (Daytime) Sleeping Mask/Pack* (Nighttime) (*Doesn’t need to be used everyday; usually a 1-2x weekly treatment) STEP 6: SHEET MASKS* This…

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Wan January 22, 2017

KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE 101: Part 2: Toner & First Treatment Essence

**Previously: Part 1: Double-cleansing and exfoliating** BREAKDOWN OF SKINCARE STEPS: In part 2 of this series, we will look at steps 4 and 5 steps of the skincare routine: Oil Cleanser (Makeup remover) Facial Cleanser Exfoliator/Wash Off Mask* TONER FIRST TREATMENT ESSENCE Sheet Mask* Essences/Serums/Ampoules Eye Cream Moisturiser Sunscreen (Daytime) Sleeping Mask/Pack* (Nighttime) (*Doesn’t need to be used everyday; usually a 1-2x weekly treatment) STEP 4: TONER This is the immediate step…

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Wan January 14, 2017

KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE 101: Part 1: Double-Cleansing & Exfoliating

Over the past year that I’ve been blogging and adopting a more comprehensive skincare approach, I’ve had questions from family, friends and readers about the Korean skincare approach. Those that are new to it can find the sheer number of products and steps to be quite overwhelming and confusing. So I figure it’s about time I provide a more in-depth look at the Korean skincare routine. For the next few weeks…

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Wan January 4, 2016

Why Asian Beauty?

So in my last post I talked about my 8 year beauty journey and mentioned that I had switched my skincare and makeup routine to predominantly Korean products. Some people may be thinking why in particular I changed it and what makes Asian beauty products so different. This post will look at some main reasons why I find it works better for me and why I prefer Asian beauty overall: 1. Ahead…

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