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Korean 10-Step Skincare Routine

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This is the first stage of K-beauty's famous double cleansing procedure. Oils, believe it or not, clean well. Excess oil, dirt, makeup, and other facial detritus are drawn out and dissolved.

1. Oil-based cleaner

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This stage completely cleans your skin before proceeding with the operation. Make sure the pH of this cleanser does not strip your skin—the opposite of what we want from this routine!

2. A foaming or water-based cleaner

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On exfoliation days, replace one of your cleansers with a light facial scrub to avoid stripping your skin.

3. Exfoliator

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If dead skin cells are eliminated once or twice a week, they can help to reduce acne scars, increase product absorption, and smooth skin.

4. Toner

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Layering nutrients from thin to thick materials is the 10-step process. Your essence is the first nutrition step before applying your moisturizer.

5. Essence

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Secret sauce serums might help you achieve the desired shine. Certain skin concerns can be addressed with concentrated therapies. Ampoules are serums that have been concentrated.

6. Serum or ampoule

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Sheet masks are unique in that they press the most product into your skin rather than allowing it to evaporate into the air.

7. Sheet mask

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If you have extremely sensitive eyes or specific eye region goals, you may want to use an eye cream to hydrate, de-puff, or minimize aging symptoms.

8. Eye cream

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Moisturizing keeps your skin hydrated and the barrier regulated.

9. Moisturizer

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The sun is your skin's worst enemy, so stay out of it at all costs. Sun exposure hastens aging, inhibits acne scar healing, and has been linked to skin cancer. Protect your skin, people!

10. Daytime sun protection

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