THEMALLBD'S ORIGINAL 10-STEP KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE
The 10-Step is more than a routine—it's a lifestyle that has become a global phenomenon, grounded in Korea's cultural obsession with healthy skin and backed by decades of scientific advancement. It's not about having more products than you can count, but rather about having the right products that do the right things, and using them in the right order.
MAKEUP REMOVER
& OIL CLEANSER
Cleansing oils are one of the many ways to remove makeup, impurities and excess oil. A facial cleansing oil is a gentle way to dissolve away all the dirty skin oil that has combined with bacteria, makeup, dead skin cells and other debris from your face and replenish it with clean, nourishing oils that help balance the skin's natural oils. removes oil based dirt, make-up and sunscreen, use morning and night massage onto dry skin use water to wash off.
Water Based Cleanser
A water-based cleanser can be either foaming or non-foaming and is used to remove water-based impurities, including sweat and dirt. It is one of the steps from double cleansing which is recommended by dermatologists. removes water based dirt use morning and night apply onto damp face and use a circular motion and wash face with lukewarm water
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What it does
Removes water-based impurities such as sweat and dirt
How to
Morning and night, apply to your damp face and neck and massage in a circular motion, then rinse with lukewarm water
Ingredients to love
Green tea
Rice extract
Pearl extract
Exfoliator
Exfoliation is physically or chemically removing those dead and dulling skin cells. Exfoliating helps speed up your skin's process and helps it to behave younger. cleans pores and removes dead skin cells exfoliate only 1-2 times a week don't rub too hard.
What it does
Cleans debris from pores and removes dead skin cells
How to
Gently exfoliate 1-2 times/week, focusing on your nose and the visible pores on your cheeks
Ingredients to love
Black sugar
Salicylic acid
Lactic acid
Toner
Toners help you to remove any remaining residue left from the previous steps and help the skin to lock in moisture as you follow the next steps. It balances the ph level of your skin and moisture level Pat gently or use a cotton pad to swipe.
What it does
Balances moisture and pH levels
How to
Use a cotton pad to swipe all across your face or pat gently into your skin using your hands.
Ingredients to love
Aloe
Licorice
Citric acid
Essence
Essence is the hydrating layer that properly primes the skin to best absorb your fancy serums and creams. A facial essence may feel a bit more creamy compared to toner and contains higher levels of active ingredients, designed to penetrate deeper into the skin. Hydrates and helps in cell turnover pat onto face and neck.
What it does
Hydrates and aids in cell turnover
How to
Sprinkle into hands and lightly pat into face and neck
Ingredients to love
Rice extract
Birch juice
Hyaluronic acid
Yeast
Treatments
Treatments like serums, boosters and ampoules are filled with powerful ingredients that fight the problems of your skin such as fine lines, acne, hyperpigmentation, open pores. It treats problems on your face only tap onto problematic areas.
What it does
Directly treats problem areas
How to
Gently tap into skin, focusing on areas affected by skin concern
Ingredients to love
Soybeans
Tea tree
Vitamin C
Sheet mask
Sheet masks are face-shaped sheet fabrics soaked in nutrition-packed solution called serum, they are very good for your skin for hydration and plumping, makes you feel like you have new skin. Makes your skin smoother and healthier put on the sheet mask keep it on for 15-20 mins take it off and pat the excess onto skin.
What it does
Infuses your skin with concentrated essence.
How to
Smooth onto clean skin, lie back and relax for 15-20 minutes, then pat in excess essence
Ingredients to love
Cucumber
Green tea
Rose
Eye Cream
Eyes are the most sensitive part of our face, the skin around it needs special care with proper ingredients that are non-irritants but helps to get rid of dark circles and puffiness.Hydrates and gets rid of puffiness and dark circles gently tap and avoid getting inside the eye at daytime and nighttime.
What it does
Hydrates and prevents dark circles, puffiness, and crow’s feet
How to
Use your pinkie to gentle tap (never rub!) around the entire orbital bone, avoiding the water line
Ingredients to love
Honey
Ginseng
Lily
Moisturizer
Moisturizers work by trapping and holding water in the skin, which is the most important part for your skin. Moisturizers come in different forms such as gel, cream, lotion, sleeping mask, emulsions. Hydrates to plump and smooth your skin apply at morning and nighttime .
What it does
Seals in moisture to plump and smooth skin
How to
Pat into your face and neck morning and night, every day.
Ingredients to love
Bamboo
Hyaluronic acid
Centella asiatica (cica)
Snail mucin
Green tea
Sunscreen
Sunscreen, also known as sunblock is a lotion, spray, gel, foam stick, which reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation and thus helps protect against sunburn. You should always wear whether you're inside or outside. Sunscreen is the last step as it works as a shield to prevent your skin from premature aging and skin cancer. Protects the skin from uv rays Gently pat onto to your skin neck and body and reapply throughout the day.
What it does
Protects the skin from damaging UV rays.
How to
Gently pat into your face and neck as the last step in your morning routine. Re-apply throughout the day.
Ingredients to love
Titanium dioxide
Zinc oxide
For quick reference download our PDF Cheat Sheet of all 10 Steps!
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DO I NEED TO USE ALL STEPS?
While we showcase all 10 steps of the Korean Skincare Routine, we recommend you select the steps that align with your personal skin goals.
