Guides

The basics, in plain English — the actives, the routine, and where to buy.

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The routineHow to build a Korean skincare routineThe famous ten-step Korean routine comes down to three or four steps that matter. A plain-English guide to building one for your skin — in the right order, and tuned for Australia's sun.The treatment stepKorean essence vs serum: what each does, and do you need both?Essence and serum sit on the same treatment step, at different strengths. Here's what each does, whether you need both, and how to choose one Korean active for your skin — written for Australia.The cleanse stepKorean double cleansing: do you really need two cleansers?Double cleansing — an oil wash, then a water-based one — is the cleansing habit Korean skincare carried furthest. Here's what each cleanse is for, when you need both, and how to do it without stripping your skin, written for Australia.