KOREAN SKINCARE MUST HAVES | POPULAR PRODUCTS + SKIN CARE ROUTINE & STARTER KIT For glass skin!

Summary

The video script details a personal skincare journey with Korean skincare products. The speaker, who has sensitive, reactive skin with rosacea, shares their experience with various products, including toners, serums, and masks. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each, highlighting the importance of sunscreen and recommending specific products for different skin types. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of individualized skincare routines and advises viewers to research and introduce products gradually.

Takeaways

• 😀 Korean skincare significantly improved the speaker's sensitive, reactive skin with rosacea.
• 💧 The speaker's skin analysis showed a healthy skin barrier (90%) and no sun damage, thanks to consistent skincare.
• 🌿 The speaker emphasizes the use of gentle, hydrating products, starting with toners and moving into serums.
• 🐌 The karx snail mucin was once a favorite, but the speaker now prefers more hydrating alternatives.
• 🌾 The 'I'm from' rice toner and 'Terer' milk skin toner (light version) are key products for hydration.
• 🌸 Anoa 77 heart leaf toner is a daily staple, soothing and balancing sensitive skin.
• 💡 Skin 104 Centella serum is the go-to for calming redness and rosacea flare-ups.
• 🌞 Sunscreen is vital, and the speaker highlights various options, including the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen.
• 🍃 For acne and blemishes, the Medy Heal blemish pads are a great alternative to stronger exfoliants.
• 🧴 The speaker advises introducing skincare products gradually and stresses that sunscreen is essential for all routines.

Q & A

What significant change did the speaker notice after incorporating Korean skincare into their routine?

The speaker noticed that their skin became more hydrated, healthier, and balanced, with a skin barrier almost at 90%. They also experienced a reduction in sun damage and breakouts.

What skin type does the speaker have, and how does this influence their product choices?

The speaker has super sensitive, reactive skin with rosacea. Their T-zone is oily, while the rest of their face is dry. This influences them to choose products that are gentle, soothing, and hydrating, particularly those designed for sensitive skin.

What is the speaker’s opinion on the karx Snail Muse in 96 product?

The speaker finds the karx Snail Muse in 96 to be a good starter product for dry skin due to its moisturizing properties, but they no longer reach for it frequently because they found more hydrating products.

How does the speaker recommend using the anoa 77 heart leaf toner?

The speaker recommends using the anoa 77 heart leaf toner every day, day and night, as it calms sensitive skin, balances the skin's pH, and hydrates. It’s particularly helpful for those with rosacea and sensitive skin.

What is the speaker’s experience with the Mixon Bean Essence?

The speaker finds the Mixon Bean Essence to be more hydrating than karx, but it doesn't suit their skin, causing breakouts. They speculate that this may be due to a purging phase, but are hesitant to continue using it because their skin is currently doing well.

Why does the speaker rotate their eye creams, and what is their opinion on the Haru Haru Wonder eye cream?

The speaker rotates their eye creams because it's difficult to see immediate results from eye creams. They find the Haru Haru Wonder eye cream hydrating and use it occasionally but are not sure if it makes a significant difference.

What are the speaker’s go-to products for calming and hydrating their skin?

The speaker's go-to products for calming and hydrating their skin are the anoa 77 heart leaf toner and the Centella ampoule by Skin 104. These products soothe their sensitive, rosacea-prone skin and help maintain hydration.

How does the speaker incorporate serums into their skincare routine?

The speaker uses serums mainly for hydration and calming, particularly the Centella and PE Metac Casker by Skin 104, which they apply after toner. They also occasionally use a dark spot correcting serum but note that it works slowly.

What advice does the speaker give about introducing new skincare products?

The speaker advises introducing one skincare product at a time to avoid overwhelming the skin. They suggest applying one product for a week before adding another to ensure it suits the skin.

What is the speaker’s stance on the importance of sunscreen?

The speaker emphasizes that no skincare routine will be effective without the daily use of sunscreen. They recommend using sunscreen every day, regardless of the products in the routine.

Outlines

00:00

💧 Korean Skincare Transformation and Sensitive Skin Routine

The speaker shares how Korean skincare has transformed their skin, improving hydration and skin barrier health. They emphasize that their skincare is tailored for sensitive, reactive skin with rosacea and an oily T-zone. The speaker used to struggle with breakouts but now has clearer skin thanks to Korean products. They discuss how they’ve moved away from certain popular products like Karx Snail Mucin 96, which was initially effective but was replaced by more hydrating alternatives.

05:01

✨ Switching to Hydrating Toners and Skincare for Glass Skin

The speaker talks about experimenting with toners and how they’ve found some that suit their sensitive skin. The Anoa 77 Heartleaf Toner is a staple in their routine, calming redness and maintaining a healthy skin barrier. They also discuss other toners like Rice Toner and Terer Milk Skin Toner, which give a glass skin effect, and emphasize the importance of choosing lighter versions if you have sensitive skin. Additionally, the Numes Brightening Toner is highlighted for daytime use, especially under makeup.

10:02

🌟 Serums, Blemish Pads, and Night-Time Routine

In this paragraph, the speaker focuses on their use of serums and blemish pads. They recommend the Centella and PE Metac Casker serum for calming and hydrating skin, particularly during rosacea flare-ups. They also talk about using dark spot correcting serums, though noting that results take time. Blemish pads are used primarily at night as a gentle chemical exfoliant, similar to the Polish Choice AHA/BHA exfoliant, and are highly effective in treating acne and texture.

☀️ Sunscreens, Masks, and Spa Night Essentials

Here, the speaker dives into Korean sunscreens, recommending the Beauty of Johnson sunscreen and discussing how they rotate between different sunscreens depending on the day. They also highlight their favorite Korean face masks, including the Xsy Mugw Word Pore Clarifying Mask, which clears pores while calming the skin. They pair this with a hydrating sheet mask for a full spa night experience. These masks are used occasionally, providing deep cleansing and hydration.

📌 Must-Have Korean Skincare Products for Beginners

The speaker concludes by recommending key Korean skincare products for beginners. They suggest starting with the Anoa Heartleaf Toner and the Centella Ule for soothing and hydrating skin. For those dealing with acne, they recommend the Medy Heal Blemish Pads. The speaker stresses the importance of wearing sunscreen daily and advises viewers to research their skin type before trying new products. They also emphasize introducing new products one at a time to monitor their effectiveness.

Keywords

💡Korean skincare

Korean skincare refers to a comprehensive skincare regimen using products that originate from South Korea, known for their innovation, gentle ingredients, and effectiveness. In the video, the speaker credits Korean skincare for transforming their sensitive and rosacea-prone skin. The products mentioned include toners, serums, and masks that help with hydration and soothing.

💡Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is characterized by being easily irritated by products, weather, or other environmental factors. The speaker has super sensitive and reactive skin with rosacea, meaning they must be cautious about the products they use. The speaker emphasizes how they carefully test each product to ensure it works for their delicate skin.

💡Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels, often accompanied by acne-like breakouts. The speaker has rosacea, which impacts the choice of their skincare routine. They frequently mention using calming and hydrating products to soothe their skin and minimize flare-ups.

💡Toner

A toner is a skincare product used after cleansing to balance the skin's pH, hydrate, and prepare it for other products. In the video, the speaker stresses the importance of toners in their routine, using two types: a soothing toner (Heartleaf toner) and hydrating toners (like rice and Terer toners), which keep their skin balanced and calm.

💡Purging phase

The purging phase occurs when new skincare products cause temporary breakouts as the skin adjusts. The speaker describes experiencing a purging phase with products like the snail mucin from Karx and the Mixon Bean Essence, where initial breakouts led to clearer skin after continued use.

💡Hydration

Hydration in skincare refers to the process of adding moisture to the skin to prevent dryness, irritation, and promote a healthy barrier. The speaker frequently emphasizes the importance of hydrating products, including the rice toner and centella products, which keep their dry, sensitive skin calm and moisturized.

💡Snail mucin

Snail mucin is a popular ingredient in Korean skincare known for its hydrating and skin-repairing properties. The speaker discusses the Karx Snail Mucin 96 as a once-essential product in their routine, especially for dry skin, but mentions that they have since found more hydrating options.

💡Glass skin

Glass skin is a term that describes skin that appears smooth, clear, and luminous, almost like glass. In the video, the speaker mentions that products like the Mixon Bean Essence and Terer milk skin toner can give the appearance of glass skin due to their intense hydration properties.

💡Chemical exfoliant

A chemical exfoliant uses acids or enzymes to remove dead skin cells, improve texture, and promote a brighter complexion. The speaker uses blemish pads as a chemical exfoliant three times a week to combat acne, blemishes, and texture, noting their gentler alternative to harsher products.

💡Sunscreen

Sunscreen protects the skin from harmful UV rays, preventing sun damage, aging, and other skin concerns. The speaker highlights the importance of wearing sunscreen daily, regardless of the skincare routine, and mentions several Korean sunscreen products, including Beauty of Joseon, as essential for healthy skin.

Highlights

Korean skincare has significantly improved the speaker's skin condition.

The speaker's skin barrier is at 90%, with zero sun damage and super hydrated skin.

The speaker has sensitive reactive skin with rosacea, and T-Zone is oily while other areas are dry.

The speaker's skin has cleared up due to a switch to Korean skincare.

The speaker uses a variety of skincare products, not all of which are Korean.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking skincare advice with a grain of salt as they are not a professional.

The speaker mentions their staple products that are highly recommended.

The speaker discusses the products they have tried and no longer use frequently.

The snail Mucin 96 Essence by Karuna was popular but has been replaced by better products.

The speaker experienced a purging phase with the snail Mucin 96 Essence.

The speaker prefers the Centella and PE Meta Capsule by Skin 104 for hydration and calming.

The speaker uses the Beauty of Johnson sunscreen and rotates it with other brands.

The speaker recommends the Anua Heartleaf Toner for soothing and hydrating effects.

The Centella Uleno Toner is recommended for all skin types.

For acne and blemishes, the speaker recommends the Medy Heal Blemish Pads.

Sunscreen is essential for any skincare routine, according to the speaker.

The speaker advises to introduce skincare products one at a time and research based on skin type.

Transcripts

Korean skincare has absolutely changed my skincare  game and has changed my skin for the best recently  

I got a skin analysis done My Skin Barrier is  almost at 90% I have zero sun damage and I have  

super hydrated and healthy skin do you want to say  hi just to mention my skin type is I have super  

sensitive reactive skin with rosacea so all these  products are basically tried and tested on someone  

who has extremely sensitive and reactive skin with  rosacea and a lot of redness my T-Zone is oily and  

the other parts of my face are very dry I do tend  to have a lot of breakouts but right now my skin  

is pretty clear because I've been really good with  my skinc care CU a few years ago that was not the  

case and the only thing that I've switched up is  basically my skincare and I've introduced Korean  

skincare in my skin do use a lot of products for  skincare that are not Korean but that's going to  

be a separate full-on skincare video on it I'm  not a professional so take this with a grain  

of salt obviously at the end of the video I'm  also going to mention about my staple products  

that are absolutely amazing that you guys should  just go out and buy right now and then some that  

are just add-ons going over everything that I've  tried from Korean skincare The Good The Bad what I  

still use what I don't use all these products are  basically like the more popular products on Tik  

Tok and like on social media also the most like  famous Korean products skincare products I start  

with the products that I have used in the past but  don't really reach for it that often anymore this  

product by karx is super popular the snail Muse in  96 during Co this was it like everyone was using  

this and that's exactly when I started using this  my third bottle and now I do not reach for it that  

often why because I found better products this  is a great product for dehydrated skin if you're  

someone who suffers from dry skin and want to tap  into Korean skincare this is a really good starter  

product because it is super moisturizing you just  wash your face and the first thing you put on is  

this but not as hydrating as the other products  that I've switched into which is why I don't reach  

for this that often a lot of people when they  start using this they say that they experience a  

purging phase where you have like small breakouts  or your skin feels really sensitive it's tingling  

which is all true I had all of that for at least  2 weeks and I had little breakout but then my skin  

started clearing up my texture went away I still  use this here and there but not as much as the  

other products that I'm about to mention another  version of this Mixon Bean Essence this is a more  

lighter more hydrating version of the karx but  this does not suit me I don't know why I've given  

it a lot of tries I'm going to still keep trying  it because I feel like just like the karx this  

has a purging phase and it's just really hard  for me to get through the purging phas because  

my skin is doing so well right now and I don't  want any pimples please God but this works for  

a lot of people I did try it quite a bit it does  give you glass skin instantly like when I do apply  

it I feel like my skin is super hydrated like  hydrated Pro Max more than it is with the karx  

but the next day I do wake up with a pimple so I  don't know what's going on this eye cream by Haru  

Haru Wonder so there's nothing wrong with this  it's a great eye cream but with eye creams it's  

really difficult to see if it's actually making  a difference however it is super hydrating I do  

reach for this here and there like maybe once or  twice a week I rotate my eye creams quite often  

there's certain ones that I really love that are  not in Korean skincare and that's going to be a  

separate video with all my skincare stuff now  moving on to the products that I use all the  

time and I pretty much use every other day every  day or I just rotate the first product that I use  

absolutely every single day like no matter what  is this it's the anoa 77 heart leaf toner you guys  

can see I'm out of it and I have a travel size in  this I have two backups for this guys this is the  

first thing I put on my face when I wash my face  I have rosacea I have sensitive skin I have dry  

skin and this calms my skin down like nothing  this has balanced my pH my Skin Barrier is so  

good now definitely changed my skin completely  I did not recognize how important toners are  

until I started using this one now my skin feels  extremely balanced it feels hydrated all the time  

it's not angry all the time it's never really red  it's just always really calm it's because every  

single day I make sure to use two toners this  one however is a toner I use every single day  

day and night and then after applying this which  is like a calming toner I go in with a hydrating  

toner so the hydrating toners that I really love  are these two so the first one I'm going to get  

into is the rice toner but I'm from again a very  popular toner in the Korean skincare world it is  

really good I have used it quite a bit it is  very hydrating so I do one layer of this and  

then I let it dry out and then I do a second  layer of this if your skin is feeling really  

dehydrated or dry this is absolutely amazing  also it's very gentle on your skin which is  

why I love it it does not irritate my skin but if  I'm not using this one sometimes I like to go in  

with the terer milk skin toner this is the light  version so the thing about this toner is it's very  

popular everyone really loves it however if you  have really sensitive skin the normal version of  

this might irritate you a little bit which is why  I have the lighter version because this version  

of terer toner suits me the best so some days I  go in with this and then I apply a layer of this  

it gives you that glass skin effect almost like  it's super hydrating it's even more hydrating than  

rice but it could be a little bit irritating  for someone who has extremely sensitive skin  

if you're someone who does not have very sensitive  skin you can even try out the normal version and  

you're going to absolutely love it because it is  super hydrating it is like glass skin in a bottle  

another toner that I really like pairing with  my heartleaf toner is this one this is the numes  

in brightening toner I like using this during  the daytime mostly because it looks beautiful  

under makeup if you're going to wear makeup this  toner is so nice it's not irritating for someone  

with sensitive skin so again I go in with this the  first thing my holy gra I love this stuff and then  

I put on a lay of this all the toners that I use  this one this one being the staple which is always  

going to be there every single day and then I  rotate between these three so after toners during  

the daytime I like to go in with a serum a lot of  the serums that I use are not by Korean skincare  

they're like C or polish CH stuff like that but if  I'm going in with a serum for like extra hydration  

and calming then I love love love love love this  product it's the centella and PE metac casker by  

skin 104 I see that my rosacea is flaring up I  have a lot of redness and my skin feels dry and  

angry after using the toners honestly like one  or two drops of this are more than enough but  

this hydrates your skin like no other this is  the most hydrating product in all of this also  

it's super calming so whenever I do have a rosacea  flare up or if I'm shaving my face anything that  

I'm doing that's going to irritate my skin this  instantly calms it down it's a great like serum  

type of a situation to put on before you put  on your moisturizer and some days this also  

replaces my moisturizer another serum the dark  spot correcting glow serum a lot of people talk  

about this it's gentle it does not irritate me and  it works but it works very slowly I do apply it  

on my dark Spa they have started fading but then  again I do use the Codd brightening Veno perfect  

serum as well which is a which is basically like  a more expensive version of this but I feel like  

that just works a little bit better I kind of  like applying this a little bit under my eyes  

as well because if it's brightening then it's  supposed to brighten your under eyes like your  

under eye circles as well right this is something  that I only use during night time it's the blemish  

pads it says day and night but I only use this  during the night time these pads they are like  

a chemical exfoliant so I like using them maybe  like three times a week at Max and I don't put it  

on my cheeks because that's the most sensitive  Rosé shrone area I only put it everywhere else  

on my face this is really really really really  really good for blemishes for acne scars for  

texture absolutely love it if you're someone  who's a really big fan of the Polish Choice  

aha BHA exfoliant which I am I love that product  so much this is a great alternative because it  

does the same exact thing but it's more gentle  so only at night time when I wash my face the  

first thing I do is I go in with these and then  I do the routine where I go in with my toners and  

everything else packaging is actually super nice  so I just use like maybe one of these pads and  

I rub it all over my face leaving my cheeks out  and it works amazingly I wake up and my breakouts  

are very much tamed next we're going to move on  to sunscreen so Korean sunscreen that's really  

popular it's the beauty of Johnson sunscreen I  have tried this honestly it's a decent sunscreen  

I love the sunscreen B I love by super goop I also  love the one by glow recipe so there's a lot that  

I rotate between even K is really good and this is  just one of them like some days if it's just in my  

reach I would apply to my face if you have just  one sunscreen that you want to buy this is great  

go ahead and buy it it's really good it's really  gentle on your skin it does not have a white cast  

moving on to masks so the masks that I really love  from Korean skincare this is the xsy mugw word por  

clarifying mask so if my skin is feeling really  clogged up really oily or just irritated this  

is a great mask because clears out your pores but  also calms down your skin which is unheard of but  

I use it maybe like once every 2 to three weeks  whenever I'm using this just to go one step ahead  

and do like a whole spa night I go in after I  after I wash this off I go in with the mugir green  

vital energy complex sheet mask that's a mouthful  but again it's super nice super hydrating it's  

like a sheet mask that's filled with like really  nice serums and it does an amazing job at just  

soothing the skin calming it hydrating it after  I take off the sheet I rub it all in I put it on  

my arms and then I just go to sleep and that's it  that's my spaid these are like my favorite Korean  

skincare masks amazing absolutely love it I know  that's a lot of products but this is not even my  

entire skincare routine now moving on to my staple  products that I would recommend to someone who's  

just starting out 101% 1000% get this it's the  anoa heart leaf toner if you need soothing if you  

need soothing and hydrating at the same time this  is one of the best products to start with adding  

on to this I would recommend the cantella Ule no  matter who you are I don't care with whatever skin  

type you have this is amazing you only need one  or two drops it lasts a very long time I've been  

using this for 3 months and this is how much  I've used these two products you could start  

out with these two you're going to love them if  you're someone who's struggling with acne and  

blemishes this is I would 100% recommend the medy  heal blemish pads first wash your face if you have  

blemishes and scars apply this on your face go in  with the anoa skin toner after and then apply this  

in TAA amp that's it that's all you need to start  off and then if you want to add on to this then  

you can move on to the hydrating toners if you're  going to take anything away from this video none  

of this skinc care is ever going to work for you  no skin care no matter how expensive is ever going  

to work for you if you're not wearing sunscreen  every single day you can definitely go ahead and  

buy sunscreen from like Korean skincare or you  could buy any but just make sure every single day  

every single product that I've recommended might  have just worked for me and might not work for you  

because everyone has different skin sit down and  do your research on your skin type before you go  

out and purchase anything which is why I kept  on mentioning if you have dry skin if you have  

oily skin if you have blemish skin is because  everyone's skin type is really different always  

always always always introduce each skincare  product one at a time don't completely change  

your skincare routine all at once just sit down  take one product apply it see it's how it's doing  

give it a week then the other week apply another  product that is all that I had to say for Korean  

skincare and just some skincare tips in general  thank you so much for watching if you have any  

questions please leave them down below love  to help you guys out my DMs are always open  

for that as well and I wish you all a very happy  healthy protected skin don't forget to subscribe  

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