3 Beginner-Friendly Korean Skincare Products For Glowing Skin

Come rain, snow, stress or lockdown; one thing that does (and should) remain a certainty is self-care. And there’s no better self-care activity than an indulgent Korean skincare routine. This trendy here-to-stay skincare style uses 10 steps to address all your needs and concerns. And while this technique and process delivers amazing results, it can be a tad overwhelming for beginners. So if you are new to the skincare game and want to step it up with key Korean products, here’s how you can do it with ease.

3-Step Basic Korean Skincare Routine for Beginners

1. Cleanser

If you are looking for supple, smooth and hydrated skin free from pollution, dirt and grime the double-cleansing skincare method is a must-try. With origins in the 10-step Korean skin care routine, double cleansing means washing your face twice: once with an oil-based cleansing balm to remove makeup, dirt, pollution and excess sebum. The second step is using a water-based foaming or non-foaming cleanser to further clean up the skin and remove any leftover dirt, grime or cleanser residue. 

Quench brings you a 2-in-1 lightweight, oil-based cleanser that removes all traces of dirt, long-wear makeup and impurities. With the Mon Cherry Brightening Foam Cleanser, you no longer need to use 2 cleansers. It contains skin-rejuvenating cherry blossom, grapefruit and pearl extracts that purify and nourish skin delivering a healthy, hydrated glow. The citric acid in this gentle formula exfoliates, unclogs pores and helps you achieve a smoother, brighter complexion.

How to use:

• Shake well before use
• Press the pump to release the oil-based cleanser as foam in your palm
• Massage into skin in circular motions till all makeup and dirt dissolves
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water

Read Here: Why You Should Double Cleanse Your Skin

Korean skincare suggests layering hydration to boost absorption of the products better. Instead of applying a heavy product, layer light products on. Rather than making your skin greasy, this leaves your skin hydrated, plump and glowing. And an essence is the perfect product for this as it is a water-based skin care product that contains a high content of active ingredients to hydrate, protect, and boost the overall health of skin. Use the Mon Cherry Intense Brightening Essence and layer it on a few times. It is an intensely hydrating, radiance-boosting facial essence that preps, hydrates and brightens skin. This hybrid formula not only hydrates your skin but also tones and preps it for the rest of your routine.

Its lightweight, refreshing formula delivers a boost of moisture and glow as well as protects skin from the harmful damage caused by sun and other pollutants. Enriched with natural ingredients like cherry blossom, grapefruit and licorice root, this brightening essence lightens spots, blemishes and replenishes skin.

Read Here: Toner Vs Essence: What’s The Difference? Should You Use Both?

3. Moisturizer

The last step of this 3-step Korean skincare regimen for beginners is to moisturize your skin. Hydration is a process where water is absorbed into the skin layers, the dermis and the epidermis to maintain plumpness, elasticity and skin resilience. And a good moisturizer will do this for your skin effectively. Korean beauty hails moisturization as the ultimate skincare must-do and for all the right reasons. Moisturization boosts skin hydration, resulting in delayed signs of ageing, youthful skin, improved elasticity and clear, glowing skin.

Use the Mon Cherry Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel that’s suitable for all skin types. This super-light moisturizer has a unique gel-to-water texture that absorbs quickly and keeps skin fresh, hydrated and smooth. It is made with a quick-absorbing formula that includes skin-loving ingredients such as cherry blossom, grapefruit and moringa seed oil. This daily-use moisturizer revives skin texture, makes skin dewy soft and counteracts dullness and dryness too!

Read Here: Are You Moisturizing Your Skin The Right Way? Let’s Discuss

Tip: Add an extra skincare product if your skin calls for it. If acne and breakouts are bothering you lately, go for targeted treatment like the hydrocolloid adhesive Mama Cica Zit Away Treatment Patches. If your under eyes have turned dull, dry and lacklustre, grab the intensely nourishing Mama Cica Dark Circle Fading Under Eye Cream. For skincare that works while you sleep, try overnight masks like the brightening and exfoliating Mon Cherry Overnight Peeling Mask and the refreshing, oil-control Mama Cica Oil Control Overnight Mask.

Start with this easy-to-follow 3-step Korean skincare routine for beginners and stay consistent. Next on the agenda: How To Build An Easy 5-Step Korean Nighttime Skincare Routine!