The 10-Step Korean skincare routine is a global skincare trend. Although it is time-consuming and intricate, it boasts of stunning results. Before anything, you should purchase products according to your skin type. After checking the products’ compatibility with your face, make time during the day and before you sleep.
Here’s a handy guide on your own 10-Step Korean skin care routine using the best COSRX products:
Morning Routine
Step 1: Cleanse
Start your morning with the Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser, a mild low pH cleanser that effectively removes excess oil and dead skin. Infused with tea tree oil and natural BHA, this cleanser’s pH level is the closest to your skin’s natural pH levels to cleanse your face without stripping its natural oils.
Step 2: Exfoliate
Experience a deeper cleanse with the One Step Original Clear Pad to gently exfoliate skin and prevent sebum build-up. These soft, quilted pads are steeped in Betaine Salicylate, which reduces redness and clears up your skin. Betaine Salicylate is derived from Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) oil-soluble to combat acne breakouts, exfoliate dead skin cells, and cleanse sebum build-up.
Step 3: Toning
Purify your face for deeper nourishment and moisturization by applying Refresh AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Toner, which contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA), and Vitamin C to remove dead skin cells. It also is formulated with 60% Golden-RX Complex using Pitaya (Dragon Fruit), and Golden Kiwi fruit peel extracts to revitalize and correct skin tone powerfully.
Step 4: Essence
Boost skin hydration and nourishment by applying essence on your face. AC Collection Calming Liquid Mild is a soothing, mild, and refreshing essence liquid suitable for daily use. This hypoallergenic, calming liquid contains 85% Green Tea water, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate (BHA), and Centella Asiatica extracts (CentellAC-RX).
Step 5: Ampoule
Deliver powerful skin nutrition deep onto your skin and target skincare issues by using Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule. Enriched with Pro-Vitamin B5, Centella Asiatica extract, madecassoside, and allantoin, this ampoule provides a creamy, hydrating layer for soothing sensitive skin.
Spread over 2-3 layers gently on your face, and allow your skin to soak it up before adding another layer. Use it as a spot corrector by applying it to specific problem skin areas.
Step 6: Moisturize
Lock in all those nutrients and moisture by applying COSRX AC Collection Lightweight Soothing Moisturizer. It contains Bee Propolis extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, and Green Tea water to hydrate sensitive skin. Lightweight and keeps your skin moisturized without the greasy feeling.
Step 7: Sunscreen
Sun damage protection is an integral part of your daily routine. Shield Fit All Green Comfort Sun Renewal Version boasts a powerful SPF50+ PA++++ to offer 100% physical UV ray protection without leaving a white cast. The sunscreen contains Nymphaea Alba Flower, and Chamomile Flower extracts to provide reliable sun protection minus the irritation.
Evening Routine
Your evening routine should follow the above steps with the morning routine minus the sunscreen. Instead, you should apply an overnight mask and eye treatment to complete your evening routine.
Step 8: Eye Treatment
Soothe and refresh your eyes after a long day by applying Hydrogel Very Simple Pack on your eye area. These cooling and transparent hydrogel patches are infused with Ceramide NP, and Centella Asiatica Extract to soothe and hydrate tired, dull skin instantly. It fits snugly on the skin and comes with clean tweezers for a more straightforward application.
Step 9: Overnight Mask
Cap your evening skincare regimen with Ultimate Moisturizing Honey Overnight Mask. It contains Bee Propolis, Allantoin, Adenosine, and Herbal Extracts to soothe, repair, and moisturize your skin.
Step 10: Sheet Mask
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Water Wave Sheet Mask is infused with Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, and Provitamin B5 to replenish and intensely moisturize dry skin. Sheet masks are an excellent addition in your 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine.
Sheet masks provide nourishment and boost hydration to your skin in a convenient way. Sheet masks are ideal when traveling when carrying around all your skincare products is not suitable. Apply a sheet mask on cleansed skin and leave on for 10-20 minutes for absorption.
Final Thoughts
Known for its short ingredients list featuring high quality and active skincare ingredients, COSRX uses its decade experience to constantly deliver effective, and ingredient-rich products. The company’s “cos” stands for “cosmetics” and “RX” means “prescription” to show its commitment to creating high quality and affordable skincare products.
