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The Korean routine is about layering light skincare products, from the thinnest to the richest, with a double cleanse in the evening, hydration at every step and sun protection in the morning. Here are the steps in the right order, and how to adapt them so you keep only what is useful to you.<\/p>\n\n

What is the Korean routine?<\/h2>\n

K-beauty is not just a number of steps: it is a way of caring for your skin consistently, focusing on hydration, gentleness and sun protection. People often talk about a \u201c10-step\u201d routine, but that is a maximum, not an obligation. An effective routine can come down to three actions: cleanse, hydrate, protect.<\/p>\n\n

The evening routine, step by step<\/h2>\n

In the evening, the goal is to remove sunscreen, makeup, sebum and the day's pollution, then let the skin recover.<\/p>\n

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  1. Oil cleanser or cleansing balm<\/strong> : it dissolves SPF, makeup and sebum. This is the first half of the \u201cdouble cleanse\u201d. See cleansers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Foaming or gel cleanser<\/strong> : it finishes the water-based cleansing and removes residue.<\/li>\n
  3. Exfoliant, 1 to 2 times a week at most<\/strong> : gentle scrub or exfoliating pads, never every day, and not on the same evening as a strong active.<\/li>\n
  4. Toner or hydrating lotion<\/strong> : it rehydrates the skin right after cleansing and prepares it for the following products. See toners<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. Essence or serum<\/strong> : this is the \u201ctargeted\u201d step (radiance, dark spots, hydration, blemishes\u2026). Discover our selection of Korean serums<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  6. Mask, 1 to 3 times a week<\/strong> : sheet mask, sleeping mask or clay mask depending on your mood. See masks<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  7. Eye care<\/strong> : a texture suited to this delicate area. See eye care<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  8. Cream<\/strong> : it seals in hydration. The drier the skin, the richer the texture can be. See creams<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  9. Lip care<\/strong> : a night mask or a balm. See Korean lip care<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    The morning routine<\/h2>\n

    In the morning, the routine is shorter: your skin does not need to be \u201cstripped\u201d.<\/p>\n

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    1. Gentle cleansing<\/strong> with a gel cleanser or simply water if your skin is dry or sensitive.<\/li>\n
    2. Toner<\/strong> (hydrating).<\/li>\n
    3. Serum<\/strong> (for example an antioxidant or hydrating serum).<\/li>\n
    4. Cream<\/strong> (light).<\/li>\n
    5. Sun protection<\/strong> : this is the most important morning step, every day. Read our guide to choosing your Korean sunscreen<\/a> and discover our selection of Korean sunscreens<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      How to adapt the routine to your skin type<\/h2>\n