The Complete Korean Skincare Routine (Step-by-Step Guide)
Korean skincare is known worldwide for its gentle, effective, and results-oriented approach . Instead of aggressive treatments, K-beauty focuses on hydration, repair, and protection .
At My K Style we help you step by step to a healthy, radiant glass skin ✨
Step 1 – Oil Cleanser (Remove Makeup & SPF)

An oil cleanser is essential for gently removing makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum.
Popular K-beauty choices:
● Beauty of Joseon – Ginseng Cleansing Oil
● Anua – Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
● Arencia – Mochi Cleanser Balm
Use on dry skin , massage in and rinse with lukewarm water.
Step 2 – Water Cleanser (Deep Cleansing)


The second cleansing removes traces of dirt and sweat and leaves your skin feeling fresh.
Recommendations:
● COSRX – Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
● Round Lab – Dokdo Cleanser
● SKIN1004 – Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
Suitable for day & night.
Step 3 – Exfoliate (1–2× per week)


Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and leaves your skin smooth and refreshed.
Popular options:
● COSRX – AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
● Medicube – Zero Pore Pad
● Anua – Heartleaf Toner Pad
⚠️ Do not use daily!
Step 4 – Toner (Hydrate & Balance)



A toner prepares your skin for the next steps and balances the pH.
Top K-beauty toners:
● Anua – Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
● Round Lab – Dokdo Toner
● Torriden – Dive-In Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Apply with hands or a cotton pad.
✨ Step 5 – Essence (Glow & recovery)

Essence is the secret behind the famous glass skin .
Favorites:
● COSRX – Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Essence
● Beauty of Joseon – Ginseng Essence Water
Step 6 – Serum / Ampoule (Targeted care)

Choose a serum based on your skin needs: acne, hydration, anti-aging, or glow.
Popular choices:
● Beauty of Joseon – Glow Serum (Propolis + Niacinamide)
● SKIN1004 – Centella Ampoule
● Medicube – Age-R Booster Ampoule
Step 7 – Eye Care

The skin around the eyes is extra thin and sensitive.
Recommendations:
● Beauty of Joseon – Revive Eye Serum
Mediheal – Eye Ampoule Patch
Step 8 – Moisturizer (Hydrate & Seal)



A good cream seals all layers and keeps your skin supple.
Popular in Korea:
● Torriden – Dive-In Soothing Cream
● Round Lab – Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream
● Biodance – Bio-Collagen Real Deep Cream
Step 9 – Sunscreen (Indispensable during the day!)

Sun protection is the most important anti-aging step.
Favorites:
● Beauty of Joseon – Relief Sun SPF50+
● Round Lab – Birch Juice Sun Cream
Finally
Korean skincare is all about consistency, gentleness, and quality. You don't have to use everything at once—listen to your skin and build up gradually.
At My K Style, we select only authentic, popular, and effective K-beauty products, directly inspired by South Korea.
✨ From Seoul, with Love.