2024: Enter Korean Skincare

Don’t sleep on Korean Skincare. As someone who has suffered from acne her whole life (yes, still at age 30), this 5-step skincare routine will have your skin glowing!

5-Step Korean Skincare Routine: Day + Night

1. First we cleanse…Not once, but twice. If you’re wearing makeup, you’ll want to use the double cleanse method - starting with a cleansing oil, followed by a water-based gel cleanser. Anua and COSRX are two brands that I have been loving. I visibly notice my pores diminishing after washing my face and it is so smooth on my skin compared to the harsh acne washes I was using before.

   • Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil: $17.69

   • COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser: $10.60

2. Toner Pads. Hydrate and brighten your skin with these soothing toner pads. Mediheal offers toner pads for all different types of skin. Whether you are looking for retinol, collagen, or a vitamin boost, these pads easily adhere to your face like a sheet mask, allowing your skin to soak up all the product. I’m currently using the collagen ampoule pads in the morning. At night, I use Needly exfoliating pads which include salicylic acid for acne-prone skin.

• Mediheal Collagen Ampoule Toner Pads: $22.00

• Needly Exfoliating Pads: $26.97

3. More Toner! This is a step I was really missing out on before. Prepping your face with 1 or more toners will soothe, tone and hydrate your skin. After you’ve refreshed your face with the toner pads, put a few droplets of your favorite toner in your hand, and pat/rub into your face.

• Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner: $13.78

• TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner: $25.00

4. If you were thinking Serum’s were next.. you’re correct! Now that our skin is cleansed and toned, time to continue hydrating with our favorite serums. Improve your skin’s brightness with a Vitamin C Serum and retain moisture in your skin with Hyaluronic Acid.

• COSRX Vitamin C Serum with Vitamin E + Hyaluronic Acid: $13.20

• Torriden Hyaluronic Acid Serum: $19.45

5. The final and most important step - Bean Essence! You may have heard of snail mucin. This is what some are calling the snail mucin of “now.” For those looking for a snail mucin, I’ve seen a lot of influencers using the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. After researching that snail mucin is not for everyone (and can lead to breakouts), I was hesitant to try this out. That’s when I came across Mixsoon’s Bean Essence. It’s made from all-natural ingredients, so it’s safe for sensitive skin. I apply this morning and night and love how hydrated it makes my skin feel.

• Mixsoon Bean Essence: $35.00

As you can see, you don’t need to break the bank for glass skin. And most products are found right on Amazon (JUST JAC TIP: When buying on Amazon, make sure you are buying directly from the product store to ensure the credibility of the product.) Happy 2024 and here’s to feeling beautiful in our super hydrated and clear skin!