The secret of perfect Korean skin will change your life

Korean cosmetics have become a phenomenon in recent years. This is mainly because the products are high quality, affordable and, most importantly, they actually work. Known for their perfect complexion, Koreans themselves swear by them of course. These are their tricks!

Maximum skin care

Koreans pay attention to skin cleansing which is absolutely crucial in their beauty routine. They very often use several products. This can mean a combination of cleansing wipes that gently remove dead skin cells, a cleansing oil which removes excess sebum, and also cleansing foams. 

In addition to cleansing itself, they also maintain healthy and fresh skin with regular hydration. To achieve this, they use face mists or the iconic sheet masks, which they apply daily. Their daily routines also include facial exfoliators, facial essences or strips to combat blackheads, acne, redness or puffiness. 

 Do you think it’s all a bit too much? Well this is exactly the secret of “K-beauty”. Unlike classic skincare, it involves the use of up to ten different products. In addition to the above mentioned procedures, the skin ritual often includes facial oils, nourishing ampules, facial serums or BB creams and CC creams. K-beauty challenges the global norm that skincare involves only micellar water and face cream. 

Skincare according to K-beauty step by step

 1. Cleansing oil – carefully cleans and effectively dissolves makeup, SPF residues as well as impurities.

2. Cleansing foam or gel - rids your skin of impurities and oil from the previous step.

3. Face exfoliator – removes dead skin preparing your face for the care that follows.

4. Face toner – soothes skin and balances pH.

5. Skin essence - renews skin cells and prepares it for further care.

6. Facial serum – provides skin with necessary substances.

7. Sheet mask – provides skin with the nutrients it is lacking and treats you to a few minutes of relaxation.

8. Eye cream – carefully nourishes the sensitive eye area.

9. Day cream / night cream – locks the preceding skincare treatment in your skin and hydrates it pleasantly.

10. SPF – protects skin against UV radiation.

 An unusual composition in the main role

 Korean cosmetics often contain somewhat unconventional ingredients, such as pearl extract, which evens out skin tone, smooths imperfections and, thanks to microparticles, naturally brightens and ensures a youthful appearance.

 One of the most popular and unique ingredients used in Korean cosmetics is snail mucin, a secretion which snails produce as they move, hydrate and regenerate their skin. Although repulsive to many, this ingredient has healing, antibacterial and soothing effects and also smooths, regenerates, oxygenates and relieves skin of signs of fatigue and stress.

 Other ingredients frequently used in Korean cosmetics are ginseng, chia seeds, potatoes, green tea or bee venom. Natural ingredients are the mainstay and you won't find parabens in any Korean product. 

The sun is not your friend

 Korean women have very pale, soft skin which is prone to pigmentation. This is why they never leave the house without a hat, a cap or a small parasol. At the same time, they try to avoid direct sunlight, so they definitely do not sunbathe or purposely expose themselves to the sun's rays when they are strongest. In any weather they apply a cream with a high SPF. 

Brands you definitely should not miss

 If you decide to dive into the world of K-beauty, put your trust in the KORIKA brand. This purely Korean brand combines the most advanced Asian technology with effective ingredients, making it one of the top brands in its field. Its domain is especially high quality sheet masks.

 You'll also find your favourites under the Dr. Jart+ brand which is behind the birth of BB creams. Key ingredients in their products include ceramides which nourish dry skin and pennywort extract which has wholesome effects on problematic skin. Minimalist enthusiasts, both in composition and in design, will definitely fall for Beauty Of Joseon. Your Korean miracle can also be found in the offers of Erborian, Frudia, Holika Holika, Missha and Some By Mi. Search, try, change your beauty habits and enjoy perfect skin. 

It is said that those who try Korean cosmetics will never go back to their old skincare habits. Will that be you too? All our blog editors have already succumbed !