How to Build a Korean Skincare Routine

The order

Apply products from thinnest to thickest: cleanse, tone, treat (essence, serum or ampoule), moisturize, and in the morning, protect with sunscreen.

Morning vs evening

Mornings can be short — a light cleanse, a serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Evenings are for removing sunscreen and makeup, often with a cleansing oil or balm followed by a foam cleanser.

Introduce one product at a time

New products are easier to judge when you add them one by one, a week or two apart.

This guide is general beauty information, not medical advice. If you have a skin condition, speak to a dermatologist.