A Beginner’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know About K-Beauty

The beauty industry cannot bypass the mention of K-beauty (Korean Beauty). Korean skincare has influenced all skincare aficionados across the globe with its ability to transform average skin into flawlessly radiant and plump skin. Be it the buzz ingredient snail mucin or the trending product formulations like essence or ampoules, we cannot deny that the beauty industry is obsessed with K-Beauty.

As much as the lexicon is frequently used, its influence is not evenly spread across the masses. It is still an intangible concept for many. Questions abuzz – What are K-beauty products? What is K-beauty? How to start a K-beauty skincare routine? There are a lot of questions around it, especially for newbies. 

If you are a beginner and still trying to decode the nuances of K-beauty, this blog is exclusively crafted and written for you. 

How is K-Beauty Different? 

Let’s address the burning question first – “What defines K-Beauty and how it is different”? Unlike the western beauty standards, the primary focus of K-beauty is formulating products majorly with natural and healing ingredients that focus on holistic skin well-being and strengthening the skin barrier. The products are gentler as compared to their Western counterparts. 

There are many reasons why people are drawn to K-beauty products. Here is what makes K-beauty brands stand out:

• Products are formulated with gentle and natural ingredients that are beneficial for the skin. The focus is to improve skin texture and promote healthy skin. 
• It is rich in ingredients like ginseng, green tea, rice water, mung bean, etc. that offer rich antioxidant benefits and intensely hydrate skin. 
• K-beauty is always riding the bandwagon of cutting-edge beauty trends. From the incorporation of innovative skincare technology to patented formulation, there is always a novelty. 
• The product formulations are available in versatile types – serums, ampoules, essence, sheet mask, cleanser, sleep mask, toners, and many more. 

Are K-Beauty products suitable for Indian skin? 

Yes, Korean skincare products are 100% suitable for Indian skin. With the phenomenal growth in the K-beauty market, everyone around the world is safely slathering the K-beauty ingredients. The infatuation with K-beauty products was initially dominant in the North-East Part of India but slowly took over every nook and corner. 

However, if you are new to K-beauty do not immediately start layering products one after another. As someone starting to use K-beauty products, skip the exhaustive 10-step skincare routine and keep the regime simple. Although, it's safe for the skin since Indian skin is exposed to dust and pollutants more frequently, following too many steps might make the skin prone to acne. However, the dual cleansing process works wonders in combating excess sebum and cleanses off the debris and dust. 

Simple K-Beauty Skincare Routine For Beginners 

Ditch the complicated and tiring multi-step routine and incorporate K-beauty as your regular skincare ritual. Here is how you can start your K-beauty routine as a beginner.

Dual Cleansing Process 

Indian skin is often prone to acne, inflammation, and damage due to exposure to heat and pollutants. The oil tends to stick debris on the skin’s surface which requires double cleansing. Also, a double cleanse is highly effective in cleaning off makeup particles. 

• Start with an oil-based cleanser that cleans off the dust and debris as well as removes all the impurities from the skin. We recommend Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil.

• Follow this with a gentle cleanser that does not strip off the natural oil and ensures the skin remains hydrated. We recommend LISEN Divine Radiance Cream To Foam Cleanser with Pearl Extracts & Ceramides.

Hydrating Toner 

Follow up by using toner that helps in balancing the pH, hydrate skin, and shrinks large pore. It also helps in maintaining the skin barrier. It rejuvenates and restores skin and firms skin. We recommend Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner.

Essence, Serum, and Ampoule

Once you have gently dabbed the toner across your face, layer it up with essence or serum. Once the skin is cleansed and prepped, it is time to show your skin some love with an essence, which has a watery texture. Essence consists of concentrated active ingredients that penetrate the skin leaving skin plump and soft. We recommend Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Essence.

Once you have applied essence, you can opt to use a serum that has a thicker consistency than essence and a thinner consistency than ampoule. We recommend Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop.

You can also choose to layer up using an ampoule after applying essence. The ampoules have a thicker consistency and are more potent compared to serum. It consists of the highest concentration of active ingredients. It is advised to start using an ampoule on alternate days that address your concern. You can try using Beplain Multi Vitamin Ampoule.

Eye cream

The skin under your skin is the most delicate and hence it is important to use formulations that are meant for under your eyes. Use an eye cream that nourishes the skin and reduces puffiness and dark circles. We recommend Dear, Klairs Fundamental Eye Awakening Gel.

Moisturizer 

A gentle moisturizer enriched with clean ingredients hydrates your skin and prevents skin from drying out. Once you have layered the necessary essence, serum, or ampoule, make sure to finish with a face moisturizer. We recommend Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream.

Sunscreen 

Once all the essential layering is done, do not forget to use SPF protection. Finish off with sunscreen as a part of your AM routine. Make sure to reapply the sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours for maximum protection. We recommend Put Simply Beat the Sun Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++.

Now that you know how easy it is to incorporate K-beauty skincare and that it is safe for Indian skin tone, indulge in Korean beauty for flawless skin.