The Korean 10-step routine refers to the way the products are layered on the skin and it is the hallmark of Korean skincare. Some individuals are devoted to the routine and some critics call it exhausting. Korean skincare products are now available at retailers like Sephora, Ulta and drugstores like CVS. So, they are here to stay and you can choose the products you like whether you follow the routine or avoid it.

I started the Korean Skincare routine two years ago and I am completely in love with the products and the results. 10-steps on a daily basis seems very exhausting but it takes about 10 minutes daily (unless I am using a mask) and it is flexible (based on the product I use, the seasons etc. I skip steps).

Korean skincare routine

These are the 10 steps as commonly recommended by Korean beauty retailers and influencers. I will walk you through each of the steps and you can click on the steps below to get details about the features and the products that have worked for me.

• Oil cleanser
• Foam/cream cleanser
• Toner
• Essence
• Emulsion
• Ampoule/Serum
• Sheet Mask
• Eye Cream
• Moisturizer
• Sunscreen