What if we gave you a shortcut to get glowing skin in 5 simple steps?
We have all have heard about the elaborate Korean Skin care routine and honestly, it does sound like a lot of work. We could follow it but doing it daily does not really seem doable, right!
But for starters, how about just taking a leaf out of their beauty book and experience the benefits.
Here are 5 simple basic steps anyone can follow and is part of the Korean skin care routine.
1. Cleansing :
This in simple words, means deep washing. Wash your face and neck at least twice daily. Choose a face wash according to your skin type and specific need. Today, we are spoilt for choice for face washes. Cleansing helps remove dirt, excess oil, make up from skin and unclogs the skin pores; helping the skin to breathe.
We recommend:
Face shop Rice water cleansing Face Wash : This is a gentle face wash and deep cleanses with ease. A very small quantity lathers well on your face, leaving it clean and hydrated. The best benefit is that your skin tone is brightened immediately after use.
The Face Shop The Faceshop Jeju Volcanic Lava Scrub Foam Face Wash : This serves as a face wash and gentle exfoliator. It removes black heads, white heads and dead skin cells, leaving the skin clean and clear after wash.
Innisfree Green Tea Foam Cleanser Face Wash : This cleanser comes with the benefits of Jeju Island Green Tea extract. It leaves your skin clean and well hydrated after wash.
2. Toner :
Use a Toner after pat drying your face and neck. Toners help remove any left over minute dirt; especially useful for Oily skin. It helps shrink pores and is refreshing. Toners are water based. They are simple to use- just dab some on cotton and swipe on face and neck.
We recommend:
Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner: This is a gentle toner that hydrates the skin gently as it cleanses it further. It comes with benefits of Rice Bran and ceramide that help brighten the skin after use. It tightens open pores and evens out the skin tone.
Tony Moly The Chok Chok Green Tea Toner : This Toner comes with the benefits of fermented Korean Green tea that hydrates and soothes the skin gently as it cleanses. It has high anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal benefits.
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Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Toner : This Toner comes with the benefits of Cherry blossom extract that provides abundant hydration to dull skin. It additionally heals irritated skin, evens out skin tone, and lightens dark spots.
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3. Moisturiser :
Face moisturisers not only prevent drying of skin, it adds elasticity to your skin. It effectively helps reduce wrinkles and also acts as a protective layer. You can use a matte moisturiser, even as a base for make up. Using moisturiser at night before bed, helps your skin relax and even renew cells. Using a moisturizer at least twice daily is the simplest way to younger looking skin.
We recommend:
Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream : You only need a small amount to moisten your skin. This moisturiser comes with the benefits of Rice and Ceramide that clears the skin, making it visibly brighter in addition to deep moisturising.
Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Lotion : This moisturising lotion is ideal for Dry skin. It comes with the benefits of Jeju cherry leaf extract, that not only moistens the skin, but helps heal irritated skin and lighten dark spots.
Tony Moly Bling Cat Moisture Cream : This moisturising cream comes with a cute packaging. It provides a thin film of moisture coating, that provides long-lasting moisture for dry and sensitive skin.
4. Under Eye Cream :
Under eye creams protect the thin delicate layer of skin under the eyes. Regular use of under eye creams help in reduction of fine lines below the eye, reduce puffiness, reduce dark circles and brightens the under eye area. Some of the “go to” under eye creams are:
Calendula Essential Moisture Eye Cream : This under eye cream is enriched with goodness of Calendula flower extract, that helps moisten and soothen the delicate under eye area. It relaxes the under eye area skin and smoothens out the skin.
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Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Under Eye Cream : This under eye cream has the benefits of Jeju green tea that is rich in anti-oxidants.It provide deep hydration to the under eye area. It creates a moisture barrier that keeps the under eye area nourished for a longer period of time.
5. Lip Balm :
The last and most simple to use is a Lip balm. Lips balms lock in the moisture in the lips and prevent dryness, especially due to weather changes. Use it before wearing a lipstick and your lips stay better hydrated. Use it before bed to help lock in moisture in the lips. Tinted lip balms can also be used during the day instead of lipstick.
You can try some of the Lip balms from below :
Faceshop Lip care cream- Mango : This Mango flavoures simply does what is claims – provides intense hydration to dry chapped lips, leaviing the lips soft and supple. Relish the subtle Mango flavor on the lips, while the balm does away the job.
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Innisfree Canola Honey Lip Balm – Intensive Moisture : This Lip balm has the benefits of Jeju Canola honey extract and Canola seed oil. It provides intense moisturisation to dry chapped lips. It almost melts into your lips when applied and provides intense hydration. It also has a pleasant subtle scent.
Innisfree Glow Tint Lip Balm : This Lip balms gives the dual benefit of hydrating the lips with a subtle glow. It has the goodness of moisturising oil from exotic vegetables that provides intense hydration to lips. Plus there are 5 lovely shades to choose from.
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The above Skin care steps do not take much time and can easily be squeezed into your daily routine. Do them regularly and you will feel and visibly see the beauty transformation yourself!
