Girls' talk during lunch can range from new cafes in town to relationship woes to skincare and beauty. My colleague recently gushed about how she read about the 17-step facial routine adopted by the Korean girls, and how it made them all glowing, radiant and poreless.
I have always have problems with my skin... dull complexion and uneven skintone from all that harsh sun and uv rays (woes of living at the equator), unsightly pores on my nose (i am 'blessed' with oily complexion), and dark eye circles (i am a night owl).
So after hearing about it, I decided to google about this miracle goddess beauty regime. Apparently the regime can range from 10 to 17 steps depending on the number of types of serums used. The most popular would be the 10-step routine by Charlotte Cho of SokoGlam.com.
To summarise, here are the 10 steps:
1. Pre-cleanse: Removal of Makeup
Do remember to use eye and lip makeup remover if you do apply waterproof mascara and long-lasting lipstick.
2. Cleanse
Use your index and middle fingers in light circular motion to massage your face while cleansing.
*Image taken from Beautifille.com
3. Exfoliate
Exfoliation should be done once a week. I have two natural exfoliation recipes in my next post... do keep a lookout for them!
4. Tone
Applying toner prepares your skin to absorb what comes after, do try alcohol-free formulas!
5. Applying Essence
According to Charlotte, essence is a nourishing liquid concentrate that enhances cellular renewal process, leading to an increase in elasticity and firmness.
6. Applying Ampoule / Serum
This step allows ladies to address any potential issues you have, so you can apply different types of serum (e.g. hydration, anti-aging etc) to your face (thus explaining the 17 legendary steps).
7. Applying Masks
Applying masks every two to three days will help your skin absorb these extra nutrients. In my previous post, I introduced the 'Quality First all-in-one sheet masks', which combines the goodness of lotion, serum, and emulsion.
8. Applying Eye Cream
Your eyes are the most delicate and sensitive area. Getting a good eye cream can visibly reduce fine lines and make you look much younger! I personally use the Osim eye massager to allow the eye cream and serum to be absorbed fully into my skin.
9. Moisturise
To rehydrate your skin after all that cleansing at the start, massage the moisturiser into your skin gently.
10. Apply Sleeping Pack to complete the cycle
I am currently using Laneige Sleeping Pack which I bought from Changi Airport DFS. I apply it twice a week before sleeping to provide extra hydration for my oily yet dry complexion.
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Hopefully these ten steps are useful to you for your daily skincare regime! One last point to add, is that applying sunscreen is the most important step before you step out of your house!
Your skin ages the fastest under scorching sun (harmful UV rays actually) and in the long run, you may notice the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. If you are still not convinced, watch this awesome video:
So remember, the next time you freshen up in the morning, apply some sunscreen on your face!
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