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ยจIf you forget the order of the steps,just check the density of the produsts. In general, you begin with the most liquid and end with the thickest. The sequence of applying products is known as layering.
It does involve a number of different products, but some are used only occasionally rather than daily:exfoliants, single-use masks, hydrogel patches and sleeping packs come into this category.
Perhaps you would prefer jsut one all-purpose cream? It doesn't exist, or if it did, it would be very expensive. This 10-step routine we are going to teach you will allow you to deal with all your skin concerns, from acne an dilated pores to dullnes and wrinkles. Every step will help you to improve the appearance of your skin as long as you follow the complete routine in the purest Korean style.
The routine must be performed twice daily, morning and night.Depending on the time of day, the steps vary slightly and some products can be replaced by others. The routine will also vary depending on the amount of time you have avaiable.
01 Cleansingis the best thing you can do for your skin in the morning. Never skip this step.
02 Tonerbrings extra hydration to the skin. It prevents the feeling of dryness after cleansing and helps your cream to penetrate better. You can't do without it.
03 Cream or Lotionprovides essential hydration. In fact, without it, there is no treatment, so this is always required.
04 Sun creamis needed every day, regardless of the weather. Never skip this step.
01 Double-cleansingis a 2-step process that's always required, even though you may think you might already have clean skin after the previous night's routine. The fact is that after sleep, there are impurities, residuea, dead cells and sebum to be eliminated. Also, this step helps to activate the circulation.
Cleansing oilremoves all the products you have used the previous night.
Water-based cleanserremoves impurities and leaves the skin ready for the steps that follow.
02 Exfoliant,ideally a mechanical exfoliant, should be used whenever you can. It's best to use chemical exfoliants only at night.
03 Toneris essential to restore the skin's pH level after cleansing and to avoid the sensation of tightness.
04 Essencewill help the other products to penetrate better.
05 Serumprovides hydration with hyaluronic acid or collagen.
06 Eye creamor hydrogel patches help to decongest the eye area. They are great if you haven't slept much and notice your eyes look tired, or if you have bags under them.
07 Lotion or Creamare both applied and in this order iif you have very dry skin. I your skin is normal, combination or oily, apply only one of these products.
08 Sun creamis the final step and can be applied as a cream or in a BB cushion format, which will also give a little colour to the face.
01 Double-cleansinginvolves 2 steps, and you have to do both, whether or not you're wearing make-up:
Make-up remover or Cleansing oilmust be used to remove make-up, any cream or sun cream and sebum from the skin. You can choose balm or oil format.
Water-based cleanserremoves impurities. Foams or gels are a good options.
02 Tonerhydrates the skin after cleansing and prevents the feeling of tightness.
03 Serum or Maskinstead of applying sun cream, we can give extra care to the skin by applying a serum or a mask before the cream.
04 Creamprovides the final layer of hydration.
01 Double-cleansingis required, and is exactly the same as in the basic routine.
02 Exfoliant,specifically chemical exfoliant, is the best used at night so that the skin will not be immediately exposed to the sun after using it. Remember, don't mix it with other AHAs or BHAs, or with other physical exfoliants or enzymes. Exfoliant is not applied every day, so you can alternate it with other treatments that contain ingredients incompatable with it and thus avoid any rick of irritation.
03 Cleansing mask (peel-off clay)is also best best used at night, when you generally have more time. Choose one that suits your skin type and include it in your routine once every 7 to 10 days. Clay masks absorb impurities and must go before any hydration step.
04 Toneris essentail in any routine, but especially after using a cleansing mask because it re-balances the skin's pH.
05 Single-Use face maskis a hydrating treatment, but is not used every day, unlees it contains ingredients that are non-aggressive to the skin, such as hyaluronic acid or collagen.
06 Essence - although the face mask already contains essence, if you xant to do the full routine, you have to apply it again after the mask. For this reason, we recommend that you remove any excess product from the mask with cotton wool or tissue and only leave on what your skin can absorb.
07 Serumis the best applied at night because it is a powerful treatment used for dealing with a specific issue.
08 Eye creamor hydrogel patches should be applied before face cream to create a protective barrier around the delicate eye area. Never sue facial cream as eye cream. If using hydrogel patches, you can apply them at the same time as the single-use face mask, slipping them underneath it, to make the most of the 20 minutes.
09 Creamis the best option at night, even though you might have replaced it with lotion in the morning routine. Cream is denser, but the texture won't bother you while you're asleep.
10 sleeping packrepplaces sun cream in the night routine, but does not have to be used every night. It provieds an extra layer of hydration to the skin and leaves it looking perfect the next day.
If you forget the order of the steps,just check the density of the produsts. In general, you begin with the most liquid and end with the thickest. The sequence of applying products is known as layering.
I start by filling a washbag with samples of my favourite products,the ones that always work and that I know I can combine without probloms. If I don't have samples, I decant products into small bottles. Also, I take only one cream with me, even though I use various creams at home according to the appearance of my skin. The same goes for the rest of the products: I travel only with my favourites.
If you have to do without one product because there's no space, that woould be exfoliant.I don't use it daily; in fact, I can easily go up to 10 days without using it.
Facial mists are perfect for keeping the skin hydrated,especially when it is exposed to changes of environment, such as the dry air in an airplane. When travelling, we have to hydrate our skin more often, so I always include one in my washbag. The same goes for masks; you might even see me wearing one onboard! This way, I can avoid the sensation of dryness at the end of a flight.
Start little by little.You don't have to start from zero but it is important to begin slowly, espacially if you've never done anything like this before. In this way, you will understand which cosmetics offer most benefits and give the best resluts for your skin. If you don't know where to start, here's the answer: cleanser, cream and sun cream. If these 3 products aren't in your routine, don't experiment with others, such an essence.
First purchase?Opt for a good cleanser, as cleansing is fundamental. It might not be the most exciting product, but it's one of the most important because it's essential to apply subsequent product to clean skin.
Know your skin type.Korean cosmetics are the almost always formulated for a specific skin type, so find out what yours is before you purchase anything. Even if you're told a cream is miraculous, it might not be the right one for you.
Prevent rather than treat.Don't look for anti-ageing treatments if you don't yet have wrinkles; it's better to invest in a sun cream. Focus on what your skin needs and don't use treatments for problems you don't yet have.
Learn about brands and their philosophy.Yoou'll be using your cosmetics for a long time, so, just like any other products you consume daily, learn about the brand, the concept and the history that make it unique. Write a list of yoour favourite brands and everything you want from them, such as organic and vegan ingredients.
If you don't know where to start, begin with cleanser, cream and sun cream.