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The Korean routine, in the right order

Ten steps exist. You will do four or five. Here is which ones, and in what order.

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01
Evening

Oil cleanser

In the evening, oil or balm dissolves sunscreen and makeup. Micellar water does not.

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02
Morning and evening

Water cleanser

The second cleanse removes what the oil lifted. This is the one step nobody can skip.

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03
1 to 3 times a week Optional

Exfoliant

One to three times a week, no more. Too often and the exfoliant damages the barrier it was meant to smooth.

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04
Morning and evening

Toner

This is not an astringent lotion: a Korean toner rehydrates and prepares the skin to absorb what follows.

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05
Morning and evening Optional

Essence

A texture between toner and serum that adds water. Optional if your skin never feels tight.

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06
Morning and evening

Serum

The treatment step: dark spots, fine lines, blemishes. This is where results and budget are decided.

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08
Morning and evening Optional

Eye care

The skin around the eyes is thinner. A rich face cream often does the job: this step stays optional.

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09
Morning and evening

Moisturizer

Moisturizer seals everything before it. Without it, steps 4 to 6 evaporate.

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10
Morning

Sunscreen

The only anti-aging step with proven results. Every morning, in winter too, even behind a window.

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