Routine

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You might have come across the Korean 10-steps routine while you were researching on Korean trends, Korean beauty secrets, etc. It probably have shocked you, and when you looked at the steps it probably confused you even more. But we think that once you get the idea behind all these steps, you will find it much more logic and thus more easier to apply it to your own routine.

By the end of the day, the Korean skincare routine is all about personalizing. It's about adapting your routine to your lifestyle, skin type, concerns, weather and such. Because after all, isn't that what we do with our diet and clothings? +Take the routine test here.

HARU DECODED	KOREAN 10 STEP ROUTINE
1. CLEANSING	1. Oil-based cleanser – Dissolves oil-based impurities, SPF, and makeup. 2. Water based cleanser – Washes away sweat, dirt, and lingering debris. ABSOLUTE MUST! 3. Exfoliator (1–2x/week) – Sloughs off dead skin cells to unclog pores and smooth texture.

2. PREPPING	4. Toner – Balance and hydrate to prep skin for maximum absorption. *RECOMMENDED*

3. EYE CARE	5. Eye serum / cream – Formulated for thin, delicate under-eye skin to minimize dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines.

4. TREATMEHT & BOOST- Target specific skin concerns with high-potency actives.	6. Essence – Hydrates deeply and aids cell turnover. 7. Serum & ampoule – Concentrated treatments for acne, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, or dullness. 8. Sheet mask (1–3x/week) – Locks in deep moisture and gives skin an instant glow.

5. MOISTURIZING	9. Moisturizer– Seals in previous layers and prevents transepidermal moisture loss. ABSOLUTE MUST!

6. SPECIAL CARE DAY NIGHT	10. Sun protection (SPF) - The ultimate daytime essential to shield skin from UV damage, premature aging, and dark spots. ABSOLUTE MUST! Overnight mask- Overnights are prime time for cellular repair — use spot treatment for blemishes or sleeping packs to deeply restore skin while you sleep.

Important to notice!

* Apply products in sequence of the lightest to heaviest. This way you will be ensured that the thinner layers of skin care products will be absorbed fully beneath the heavier, thicker layers.

* If a brand recommends a particular order of use for their products (although it might differ from the usual Korean routine), please follow the brand /line recommendation as it often have taken the texture and ingredients into account. -- After all, brands usually know what works best together with their products.

* If you use low pH products (such as low pH-toners, AHA, BHA or vitamin C serum), it is best to use these at the beginning of the routine. These work best in combination with a clean skin, without any other products. -- Allow the pH products absorb well into the skin before putting on other skin care products, this usually requires 10-15 minute waiting time for best results.

* Always end your morning routine with proper sun protection so that all your effort is not lost!

Here below you can find a few example routines. Of course it is posible that your routine if different from the examples. Just experiment a little and have patience before you find your own routine that works for you.

Morning
Simple Step 1: Cleanser Step 2: Hydrating toner Step 3: Essence Step 4: Emulsion or face oil Step 5: Sun protection	Medium Step 1: Cleanser Step 2: Hydrating toner Step 3: Essence Step 4: Serum Step 4: Emulsion or face oil Step 6: Sun protection
Advanced normal / dry Step 1: Cleanser Step 2: Low pH toner Step 3: Vitamin C* Step 4: Hydrating toner Step 5: Essence Step 6: Emulsion or face oil Step 7: Moisturizing cream Step 8: Sun protection	Advanced oily / combination Step 1: Cleanser Step 2: Low pH toner Step 3: BHA serum* Step 4: Vitamin C* Step 5: Hydrating toner Step 6: Essence Step 7: Emulsion or face oil Step 8: Sun protection

Evening
Simple Step 1: Makeup remover Step 2: Cleanser Step 3: Hydrating toner Step 4: Essence Step 5: Emulsion or face oil	Medium Step 1: Makeup remover Step 2: Cleanser Step 3: Hydrating toner Step 4: Sheet mask Step 5: Serum Step 6: Emulsion or face oil Step 7: Sleeping pack
Advanced normal / dry Step 1: Makeup remover Step 2: Cleanser Step 3: Low pH toner Step 4: AHA or BHA serum* Step 5: Hydrating toner Step 6: Sheet mask Step 7: Ampoule / serum Step 8: Moisturizing cream Step 9: Sleeping pack Step 10: Spot treatment	Advanced oily / combination Step 1: Makeup remover Step 2: Cleanser Step 3: Low pH toner Step 4: AHA or BHA serum* Step 5: Hydrating toner Step 6: Sheet mask Step 7: Ampoule / serum Step 8: Emulsion or face oil Step 9: Sleeping pack Step 10: Spot treatment