What Products Do Korean Celebrities Use? (Skin Edition)

Korean Celebrities have gorgeous skin. A lot of credit has to go to the products that they use which are often very expensive and effective. However, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to get good skin. You just have to have the right tools. So let's go!

It's not as easy as it looks...

If you go to Korea, you'll notice that a lot of regular people like you and me are looking great and stylish. Most of all, yo'll see their awesome complexions (most of the time). Previously, I wrote a post on easy steps you can take to improve your skin (link here : click me!) . Here, I'll be going over what types of products you should be using and what routines you should follow.

It's not easy to have good skin. Many Korean and Asian people in general follow a skin care regimen that can have up to 20 steps and dozens of different products. Some opt to buy sets of lotions and toners such as this...

These sets can be $150-$500!!

A lot of these products are on the pricey side so you might want to look for individual products that are cheaper on their own. Personally, I use an Ipkn New York lotion set which I feel isn't greasy or oily at all. It's light fresh and airy which I love.

What are my Necessities?

You definitely need the following:

• Toner (Some people say you don't need it but it's nice to put on before you put on your lotion. Gives you that nice fresh feeling!)
• Face moisturizer 
• Face Wash
• Face Cream
• Lip Balm
• Sunscreen 
• Makeup Remover
• Cleanser/Cleansing Oil
• Essence/Serum
• Facial Mask

PHEW~! 10 Products that are MUST HAVE. I know it's a long list but I'm sure you guys can do it! Let me elaborate now on why each one is CRUCIAL. I know your face right now must be like...

"SO MANY PRODUCTS...CANNOT PROCESS!!"

I'll try to make this as painless as possible...

 

Toner: After using makeup remover and cleansing oil to get rid of makeup and dirt, toner picks up any residue left over and refreshes your skin.

Facial Moisturizer: It prevents your skin from getting too dry. Even if you have oily skin, you should always use moisturizer because oily skin could be a sign that you aren't giving your skin enough moisture to begin with. But never ever ever use your body lotion as face lotion!

Cleanser: Use cleansers or cleansing oils after removing your makeup because makeup removers often LEAVE residue still on the skin. 

Makeup remover: It's the first step you should do in a skin care routine because it takes off most of the "hard to take off" make up. 

Face Wash: The skin on your face is much much more sensitive than on your body. It reacts to small changes and needs specific products to keep it in its tip top shape. Body soap should not be used for your face. Instead, you should have a separate type of soap that cleans without irritating your skin.

Face Cream: In some parts of your face, you may see that it gets especially dry. I know that my cheeks get dry in the winter. Cream is good for those parts of your face or parts that don't get oily but need extra care like under your eyes and slightly above them.

Lip Balm: No one likes dry cracked lips. Take care of them by regularly exfoliating them with a clean toothbrush and/or with a lip scrub. (Here's an easy recipe for a lip scrub: lip scrub recipe)

Essence/Serum: Essence or serum is like a more concentrated version of a lotion that usually has a specific use. They are absorbed in to the skin faster and work quicker than moisturizers. The only downside: They're more expensive.

Facial Mask: You should do a facial mask about twice a week. Choose one that works on clarifying or moisturizing as those are the most useful and gentle for regular use. Do this after cleansing and at night. On the days that you don't indulge in a mask, massage your face gently with some lotion or a scrub as it increases blood flow to the face. *Caution: Those with oily or acne prone skin should be cautious when massaging their skin as it could stimulate the oil glands more. 

Sunscreen: You know when your mother told you to wear sunscreen on the beach or you'd turn into a shriveled old woman in no time? Well, she was right. From the moment you hit puberty, you start aging. Though the effects are not visible, they will be unless you take care of yourself early on. Sunscreen should be used DAILY when you go out. Even during the winter as UV Rays can cause damage year round. But use oil free sunscreens on your face if you will be using makeup as well because foundation and oily sunscreen could be too heavy for your face. 

And something that's not written up there: EXFOLIATE your face and body at least 1-2 times a week. This gets rid of dead skin cells and dirt.

Maybe one day you'll have skin like his! 

You should use them in this order:

1. Makeup Remover
2. Cleanser
3. Face Wash
4. Toner
5. Moisturizer
6. Face Cream
7. Essence/Serum (5 minutes after you put on your moisturizer)
8. Lip Balm.

*As for Face Masks do them after you wash your face.

**Sunscreen should be applied before you go out.