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K-Beauty Skincare Order

Not sure whether essence goes before serum? Tick the products you use and see the order for your morning and night routine.

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Products you have

Morning

  1. Foam or gel cleanser · 폼 클렌저 (pom keullenjeo)
  2. Toner · 토너 (toneo)
  3. Moisturizer · 수분크림 (subunkeurim)
  4. Sunscreen · 선크림 (seonkeurim)The last skincare step in the morning.

Night

  1. Foam or gel cleanser · 폼 클렌저 (pom keullenjeo)
  2. Toner · 토너 (toneo)
  3. Moisturizer · 수분크림 (subunkeurim)

A common Korean order, not medical advice. Follow each product’s directions, and ask a dermatologist about active ingredients.

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A full routine

Morning

  1. Foam or gel cleanser
  2. Toner
  3. Essence
  4. Serum or ampoule
  5. Eye cream
  6. Moisturizer
  7. Sunscreen

Night

  1. Oil cleanser
  2. Foam or gel cleanser
  3. Toner
  4. Essence
  5. Serum or ampoule
  6. Eye cream
  7. Moisturizer
  8. Sleeping mask

How the order is set

Products go from the thinnest to the thickest so each layer can absorb. Oil cleansers, exfoliators, sheet masks, face oils and sleeping masks are shown at night; sunscreen only in the morning.

Product labels and your dermatologist come first.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Korean skincare order?

Generally from the thinnest texture to the thickest: cleanse, toner, essence, serum or ampoule, eye cream, moisturizer, and sunscreen last in the morning.

What is double cleansing?

At night, an oil cleanser first to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, then a water-based foam or gel cleanser.

Do I need all these steps?

No. Pick what works for your skin. Many people use only a cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen.

Sources and last updated

  • This is a common K-beauty routine order written for this site, not medical advice.

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