Are you a fan of Korean cosmetics?

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Discover which products and ingredients are essential

Korean cosmetics came into our lives some time ago and it seems that it was here to stay. For now, it has earned a place in the world of beauty and continues to be one of the most recurring searches on the internet.

The admiration for the perfect skin of Korean women has become an obsession . How do they take care of their skin? What products or ingredients do you use? The reason is clear, everyone wants that skin that looks healthy, smooth and without blemishes.

But the truth is that each skin is unique, has different needs and therefore demands a different treatment. Precisely there is the key, we must pay attention to the needs of our skin at each stage of our life and nourish it with the ingredients it demands.

What does a K-Beauty routine offer?

Korean cosmetics is characterized by the use of respectful, non-aggressive ingredients and soothing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory active ingredients that prevent irritation or skin reactions. The primary objective is to take care of the skin barrier avoiding acids or any compound that may damage it.

To achieve that much-desired healthy and radiant skin, ten steps are required, but the lack of time and the busyness of our lives do not always allow it. For this reason, there is a more minimalist alternative made up of four essential steps that we should never skip.

1. Make-up remover

2. Water-based facial cleanser (essential)

3. Exfoliation to remove dead cells

4. Tonic (essential)

5. Masks

6. Essence or facial mist

7. Serum (high concentration of active ingredients)

8. Eye contour

9. Moisturizer (essential)

10. Sunscreen (essential)

What ingredients are the most used?

Centella asiatica: Asian medicinal plant with moisturizing, healing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, a great source of amino acids that help retain moisture in the skin and delay skin aging.

Benton

GOODBYE REDNESS CENTELLA spot cream

Acne Treatment Cream & blackhead removal

From £ 11.92

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Niacinamide: is a multifunctional star ingredient that helps keep skin hydrated, provides luminosity, regulates excess sebum and improves the overall appearance of pores.

Klairs

FUNDAMENTAL EYE awakening gel

Dark circles, eye bags & under eyes cream

From £ 17.89

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Caffeine: Contracts blood vessels and helps reduce inflammation. Firms, illuminates the skin and reduces wrinkles.

Ondo Beauty 36.5

CAFFEINE & GREEN TEA antioxidant eye patches

Dark circles, eye bags & under eyes cream

From £ 21.47

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Snail mucin: hydrates the skin, promotes collagen production, helps in the healing and regeneration process of the skin.

Cosrx

ADVANCED SNAIL 96 mucin power essence

Anti aging cream & anti wrinkle treatment

From £ 17.87

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Tea tree oil: botanical essential oil with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and sebaceous production regulation properties.

Aromatica

TEA TREE balancing foaming cleanser

Face cleaner

From £ 15.21

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Fermented Galactomyces: a filtrate rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids with great antioxidant power that helps protect the skin's natural barrier.