OIL CLEANSE
KOSÉ Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
BALM CLEANSE
Junoco Jade Clean 10 Cleansing Balm
Banila Co Clean It Zero Original Cleansing Balm (180ml)
MAKEUP/SUNSCREEN REMOVAL
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Lisa Eldridge's Makeup Removal Tutorial - The correct way to remove your makeup
FOAM CLEANSE
CREAM
TonyMoly Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
CLEAR
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Cream Toners Moisturize - Clear Toners Hydrate
I prefer cream toners for my dry skin, oily skin may prefer clear toners.
Following lightest to thickets ingredient application - first and second treatments are roughly interchangeable. My recommendations for each:
FIRST TREATMENT
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% (Vitamin C)
SECOND TREATMENT
Hada Labo Gokyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence
SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule*
*This ampoule optimizers for glass skin, thus I apply it as a second treatment exclusively.
First treatment is applied, wait two minutes, then apply second treatment, wait two minutes, then eye care/moisturizer.
MOISTURIZE
Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Repair Balm
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum w/ Retinal
CHEMICAL TREATMENTS/EXFOLIANTS*
COSRX The Retinol 0.3% - Super Vitamin E + Panthenol
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid
> Unicharm Silcot Facial Cotton Sponge (for Paula's Choice)
* When skin feels strong and can handle the chem: apply treatments as your first step (pre-toner). When skin feels more sensitive but you're still looking for a chemical exfoliant: apply after toner/pre-serum for lighter absorption.
SLEEP MASK*
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask
Mizon Snail Wrinkle Care Sleeping Pack
*Apply sleep masks five minuets after applying moisturizer
Kose Suncut Perfect UV Essence: SPF 50
Bioré UV Aqua Rich Broad Spectrum Sunscreen: SPF 50
Roundlab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 45 Broad Spectrum
For midday reapplication, use Evian Brumisateur Facial Spray to rehydrate skin before applying. Suncare will absorb better into your skin for a comfortable wear and more effective protection.
HYDRATE
Mediheal Placenta Essential Mask - 10 Pack
JM Solution Water Luminous SOS Ringer Mask - 10 Pack
Mediheal Essential Sheet Masks: HERO 16 Pack
Papa Recipe Bombee Honey Mask Pack - 10 Pack
Abib Milk Acidic pH Sheet Mask - 10 Pack
SOOTHE
I'm From Rice Sheet Mask - 5 Pack
JM Solution Active Golden Caviar Nourishing Mask - 10 Pack
Pyunkang Yul Ceramide Calming Mask - 10 Pack
Mediheal Teatree Essential Mask- 4 Pack
GLOW
Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Mask 4 Pack
JM Solution Marine Luminous Pearl Deep Moisture Mask - 10 Pack
JM Solution Glow Luminous Flower Firming Mask - 10 Pack
JM Solution Glory Aqua Tocopherol Vitamic C Mask - 10 Pack
Trim masks to your face using straight-edge beauty scissors: Stainless Steel Stork Beauty Scissors
*I trim the sheet mask from the bottom of the chin to the nose, folding sides atop of one another.
DETOX
SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask
Innisfree Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
HYDRATE/SOOTHE
Best soothing/healing mask on the market imo, but it's pricey. Worth it, but pricey. Here's a 1oz version for $10 to try it: I'm From Honey Mask 1.01 fl oz
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask
CHEMICAL TREATMENT
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
Wet masks are applied to cleansed skin. Apply one layer of toner before applying your wet mask. Remove wet masks with Konjac Sponge, followed by cleansing.
MASSAGE
YourMate Facial Steamer (add coupon!)
TREAT
Unicharm Silcot Facial Cotton Sponge
HYDRATE
Evian Brumisateur Facial Spray
CLEANSE
Nooni Marshmallow Whip Maker - Rich Foam Maker
DERMAPLANE
Japonesque Precision Dermaplaner Facial Razors
WATCH THIS TUTORIAL if it's your first dermaplane treatment xo
MICROCURRENT
There are a ton on the market - I've been using NuFace for five years (thanks to Lisa Eldridge) and I like it, the results are subtle but lasting overtime.
I wouldn’t however consider a device a necessity, a regular facial massage practice is a perfect alternative to achieve the similar/same results, and is of course absolute free. I have a facial massage tutorial on my TikTok linked in the footer ;)
If you're interested in owning a microcurrent device I recommend purchasing during a sale at one of the online makeup retailers (Sephora, Dermstore). And if it’s your first time getting one and you’re not sure which to get NuFace is great!
AM
CLEANSE
Step 1. Foam Cleanse
Pyunkang Yul Cleansing Foam w/ Nooni Marshmallow Whip Maker - Rich Foam Maker
ALTERNATE MORNINGS
MORNING 1
Step 2. Toner | Applied to 75% air-dried skin
2-3 layers: TonyMoly Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
1-2 layers: I'm From Rice Toner
Step 3. First Treatment Serum, let absorb for 2 min
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Step 4. Second Treatment, let absorb for 2 min
SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
Step 5. Moisturize
Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask / Daily Moisturize - Skin needs glow
OR
Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream - Skin needs moisture
*If my skin needs both: 1st thin layer of soothing cream, followed by 2nd thin layer of Vitamin E Moisturizer.
Step 6. Sunscreen, wait 2 min after applying moisturizer before applying
Sunscreen: Kose Suncut Perfect UV Essence: SPF 50
MORNING 2
Step 2. First Treatment Vitamin C | Applied to air-dried skin, let absorb for 2 min
Step 3. Toner
2-3 layers: TonyMoly Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
1-2 layers: I'm From Rice Toner
Step 4. Second Treatment, let absorb for 2 min
SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
Step 5. Moisturize
Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask / Daily Moisturize
Vitamin C & Vitamin E pair together - always use this moisturizer on Vitamin C days.
Step 6. Sunscreen, wait 2 min after applying moisturizer before applying
PM
CLEANSE
Step 1. Makeup Removal, use cotton pads
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
Step 2. Second Cleanse
KOSÉ Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
OR
Junoco Jade Clean 10 Cleansing Balm - When my skin is feeling sensitive and/or I want a calming experience on my skin.
Step 3. Foam Cleanse
Pyunkang Yul Cleansing Foam w/ Nooni Marshmallow Whip Maker - Rich Foam Maker
STANDARD EVENING | 5-6X/WEEK
Step 4. Toner | Applied to 75% air-dried skin
2-3 layers: TonyMoly Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
1-2 layers: I'm From Rice Toner
(Step 4.5. Sheet Mask | Wait 11-13 minutes
3-5 Evenings/week)
Step 5. First Treatment Serum, let absorb for 2 min
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Step 6. Second Treatment Essence, let absorb for 2 min
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Power Essence - Skin is dull
OR
Hada Labo Gokyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion - Skin needs a soothing and viscous layer.
Step 7. Eye and Neck Care
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum w/ Retinal
Step 8. Moisturize
Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Repair Balm - Heal
OR
Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream - Soothe
CHEMICAL EVENING | 1-2X/WEEK
WAIT AT LEAST TWO DAYS BETWEEN CHEMICAL EVENINGS
Step 4: Chemical Treatment | Applied to 85% air-dried skin
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid w/ Unicharm Silcot Facial Cotton Sponge - Exfoliant
OR
COSRX The Retinol 0.3% - Super Vitamin E + Panthenol - Deep treatments - usually during breakouts or needing my wrinkles to be filled in.
Step 5. Toner | Applied 3 minutes after chemical treatments
2-3 layers: TonyMoly Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
1-2 layers: I'm From Rice Toner
Step 6. First Treatment Serum, let absorb for 2 min
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Step 7. Second Treatment
Essence: Hada Labo Gokyun Premium Hyaluronic Milky Lotion
OR
Hydrating/Soothing Sheet Mask | Favorites on chem days:
Mediheal Placenta Essential Mask - 10 Pack
I'm From Rice Sheet Mask - 5 Pack
Step 8. Moisturize
Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Repair Balm - Always healing after chem treatments
PRE-MORNING WORKOUT
Step 1. Rinse clean face with lukewarm water
Step 2. 1 layer of clear toner
SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Step 3. Moisturize with effective but inexpensive moisturizer
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion
This moisturizer is safe for your face skin. I wouldn't use this as my regular moisturizer, but for a 1-2 hour workout it's perfect.
Step 4. Suncare
Roundlab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 45 Broad Spectrum
POST WORKOUT
Step 1. Oil Cleanse - Remove Sunscreen and Sweat
KOSÉ Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
Step 2. Foam Cleanse
Pyunkang Yul Cleansing Foam w/ Nooni Marshmallow Whip Maker - Rich Foam Maker
Steps 3-7 followed per MORNING 1 or MORNING 2 above.