Looking for the best K-beauty routines for your acne breakouts that seem never-ending? Dark spots and uneven skin tone that just won’t budge? Fine lines creeping in faster than you’d like?
You’re not alone, and we get it—these skin concerns can feel overwhelming, but the truth is?
Achieving that smooth, radiant skin you’ve been obsessing over is easier than you think. And the secret lies in the gentle yet effective multi-step care k-beauty routines.
From hydrating essences to targeted treatments packed with powerful yet soothing ingredients. Here are the best K-beauty routines that we recommend for each issue.
K-Beauty Routines For Acne
If the constant breakouts are the reason you’re scared of the mirror or hate socializing, we recommend leaving your glass skin future-self in the hands of our highly rated COSRX Acne Prone Skin Routine. Here’s why!
Firstly, this 3-step K-beauty routine contains the super gentle and non-drying COSRX AHA BHA Treatment Toner suitable for both dry and sensitive skins.
It’s honestly a game changer when it comes to unclogging or minimizing enlarged pores. So, if your major concerns in general, end with black and white heads, this is it. You’ll also love how well it balances out your skin tone.
After the toner, slather on the COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, suitable for all skin types, and a powerhouse in soothing and hydration.
This essence will also effectively repair your skin barrier giving you that glass skin that you deserve. It’s easily one of our go-to in restoring confidence.
Finally, end it with the COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizing Lotion to pack it all in.
We not only love this oil-free lotion because of how deeply it hydrates and moisturizes. But it’s also super lightweight, which means no greasiness and perfect for slugging.
Scared of moisturizers because of your oily or acne-prone skin that causes clogged pores? You’ve found your staple.
Even so, if you’re certain that excessive oiliness is the root cause of all your breakouts, and you want a K-beauty routine that will specifically target it. Then you’re better off investing in the holy grail of all clear skin routine.
The Clear Skin K-beauty Routine For Oily Skin
This 6-step k-beauty clear skin routine is especially curated to control and reduce the excess oil situation you’re dealing with.
It not only prevents future breakouts but keeps you looking extremely balanced, fresh and glowing throughout the day.
Here’s a sneak peak of what the routine contains (Step-By-Step Use):
- COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid– full of gentle ingredients that help clean your pores, removes the extra oil, and clears up blemishes.
- Isntree Green tea Fresh Toner– light toner with green tea extract, filled with antioxidants that will help you control sebum, balance out your skin and prevent any future breakouts.
- Isntree Green Tea Fresh Serum– then apply this serum that has the perfect mixture of green tea and centella extract which will not only refresh your skin but protect it from other harmful environmental elements.
- COSRX Vitamin C 23 Serum– it has pure vitamin C and other soothing ingredients that will not only help you reduce acne scars and fade pigmentation but will also clear your fine lines and wrinkles. We recommend only using this serum at night and alternatively with the COSRX BHA liquid.
- Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Gel Cream– extremely lightweight moisturizer with five types of hyaluronic acid and other gentle ingredients that will offer you deep hydration for a calm, healthier looking skin.
- Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ – pack it all in with this non-greasy moisturizing sunscreen with effective ingredients that protects and hydrates. (No White Cast)
P.s.- You’d be glad to know that we’ve also added tons of premium freebies that fight acne on this K-beauty routine, just so you know and see how much you mean to us!
Tackling Pigmentation The K-beauty Way
There’s not a better k-beauty routine like the Beauty Of Joseon Glass Skin Duo if you feel like your skin is “screaming” for help, dying to achieve a brighter, evened out skin tone.
Let’s quickly get into the hows and whys!
To begin with, this 2-step routine set contains the Beauty Of Joseon Glow Serum.
It is made with key ingredients such as niacinamide, propolis extract and BHA that makes calming, balancing, refining and hydrating your skin flawlessly easy.
This serum specifically targets core issues that’s causing your pigmentation, such as irritation, clogged pores, dryness, etc., resulting in a more glowy, brighter skin.
We’ve paired it with the popular Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream, that is made with soft ingredients such as rice bran and ginseng root water.
It will perfectly lock in all the moisture and create that glass-like skin texture that you thought was impossible for you.
But as good as that sounds, if it’s specifically melasma or dark spots that are feeding your insecurities. Then the most effective k-beauty routine that we’d recommend is the simple two step set offered by BOJ Melasma Dark Spots Duo.
With the holy combination of Alpha Arbutin and Niacinamide serums, you’ll finally see your dark spots, melasma and even those annoying post-acne marks visibly lighter. All the while brightening your skin tone.
The pair also strengthens your skin barrier which will prevent further pigmentation, giving you the chance to take back your long-lost flawless skin.
Wrinkles? Try These K-beauty Routines
We truly believe in “fine lines aren’t fine” like you do, and the best way to get rid of them is to trust in the COSRX Ageless Glow & Protect Routine.
This 4-step k-beauty skin care routine consists of-
- The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence– With snail secretion filtrate, arginine and sodium hyaluronate to hydrate and repair
- The COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream– Lightweight moisturizer with snail secretion filtrate and other key ingredients to blissfully lock all the moisture. It also enhances skin elasticity leading to firm and softer skin.
- The COSRX Retinol Oil– Packed with pure but gentle retinol that fades wrinkles and fine lines while enhancing skin elasticity.
- The COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ – Seal it all in and finish with this aloe soothing sun cream that protects you from harmful UV rays and prevents dehydration.
Hydrate, repair, smoothen, and protect your skin with these four simple steps and say hello to your new ultimate ageless glow!
However, if you feel like you need to start with something smaller, yet need it to specifically target your fine lines and wrinkles? Don’t stress ’cause there’s always the 3-step k-beauty routine by BOJ to save the day.
The BOJ Dynasty Glass Skin Trio-Brightening, Anti-Aging And Deep Hydration contains the perfect trio of Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin and the BOJ Dynasty Cream that does more for your skin than you can ask for.
They all work together to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, while also brightening your skin. We can guarantee that you’ll notice the plump and the youthful glow it gives you and WILL absolutely love the entire transformation.
Perfection Takes A Minute
We’ve come to the end of our recommendation for the best k-beauty routines for acne, pigmentation and wrinkles. But before we part, let us remind you that true skin beauty takes time.
Unlike the quick fix gimmicks that most products offer, the k-beauty way is all about consistent gentle care and using the effective k-beauty products that are packed with nurturing ingredients, resulting in not immediately, but surely, the glass skin of your dreams.
Didn’t find the right k-beauty routine that addresses your skin concerns? Don’t worry, check out all the routines especially curated for your issues here! Or go to our blog to learn more about the various skin problems and how to tackle them the K-beauty way!