Korean Morning Skincare Routine

A simple Korean morning skincare routine

A Korean morning skincare routine does not need ten steps. This one keeps it to three, in this order. First, cleanse with the Medicube Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser, a sulfate-free foam with azelaic acid and niacinamide that clears pores of oil and buildup without stripping. It suits oily and blemish-prone skin best. Next, press in the Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum. Its lightweight texture pairs ceramides, hyaluronic acid and rice extracts to hydrate, while niacinamide and zinc help control shine and arbutin brightens dull-looking skin.

Finish with the Anua Zero-Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen, an SPF 50 formula with a hydrated finish and no white cast. Sunscreen is the step not to skip, even on cloudy days. If your skin runs dry, add a moisturizer between serum and SPF.

Do I need a moisturizer in the morning?

Oily skin can often skip it, since the serum hydrates and the sunscreen has a moisturizing finish. Dry skin will feel more comfortable with a light cream before SPF.

Are your sunscreens approved for the US?

In the US, sunscreens are regulated as over-the-counter products. Our sunscreen product pages show the US Drug Facts, with active ingredients, directions and warnings, where the carton provides them.

How fast will my order arrive?

Everything ships from Boca Raton, Florida. Orders are processed in 1-3 business days and usually arrive in 3-7 business days in the contiguous US, with free US shipping on orders of $50 or more.

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