Korean Style Skincare
Korean skincare is not harsh, but rather focuses on gentle skincare, intensive hydration, and daily sunscreen. This is all due to the Korean culture’s emphasis on healthy, youthful skin, which is also associated with overall health and confidence.
Since Koreans tend to start taking care of their skin at a much younger age than Westerners, it’s common for Koreans to use sunscreen or serums on a daily basis. They are taught to take a holistic approach to their skincare from an early age, and instead of thinking, “I have wrinkles now, what should I do?”, Koreans start taking care of their skin in a so-called “well-age” way before the first wrinkles appear, especially between the ages of 20 and 25. The results of most products are not immediate, but rather a long-term approach. For Koreans, skincare is not a luxury and is as important as brushing your teeth.
The much talked about skin care routine
Comparisons between Korean and Western skincare products have been going on since the rise of social media. People have a lot of access to skincare products on social media. They promote their skincare products online. There are also a lot of threads, tutorials, and product reviews on social media. This has led to a constant debate on social media about which skincare products are really better or if they are the same.
Western Skincare
Western skin care is not as meticulous as Korean skin care. In Western society, women do not follow an intensive skin care routine. For women who follow the steps and products involved, the following steps are considered a Western skin care routine.
- Cleanse
- -Toner
- -Serum
- -Moisturize
Korean Skincare
Skin care is very popular in Korea. Most people choose the products that best suit their skin type, but the basic steps remain the same. The basic steps are similar to Western skin care, as follows
- -Oil based cleanser
- -Water based cleanser
- -3 second rule
- -Toner
- -Essence
- -Serum
- -Moisturizer
- -Sunscreen
Korean VS Western Skincare Differences
Although the basic principles of both skincare methods are the same, the details are different. Western skincare usually uses one type of cleanser, while Koreans use two. The cleansers used in Western skincare are usually specialized cleansers designed to meet the needs of the consumer’s skin. For example, a foaming cleanser for acne, a cleanser specially formulated for oily skin, etc. In Korea, one type of cleanser is used to cleanse the skin of dirt, oil, and makeup, while another cleanser is used to treat and treat specific areas of the skin, such as blemishes, redness, and puffiness.
Another difference is the use of serums and essences. While some skincare routines in the West include the use of serums and essences, this is less common. Compared to Korea, where almost every skincare routine includes the use of serums, essences, or both, in the West, most only use toners.
Is Korean cosmetics better than Western?
Of course, these are all just opinions and there is no right answer. However, many who have struggled with skin problems for a long time have found that the gentle methods of Korean cosmetics have helped. And the popularity of Korean beauty is no coincidence. Korean cosmetics combine cutting-edge and innovative skincare technologies and research. Korean cosmetics are usually 5-7 years ahead of Western cosmetics and tend to focus more on the user-friendliness of the product. If a product is not appealing or difficult to use, its effectiveness is not very important, but it can easily be left on a shelf in the closet.
Korean skincare tends to be significantly cheaper, but still of excellent quality, which is explained by the large market and demand in the countries of origin. Western skincare, especially products with higher quality and more effective features, tend to be significantly more expensive.
Now that you know the differences between Western and Korean skin care, you can check out our Beauty page for Korean cosmetics and skin care products, where you will find a wide range of products for different skin types.
