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Skincare tips from 13 gorgeous Korean stars

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Skincare tips from 13 gorgeous Korean stars

Steal all their K-beauty skincare secrets

by Mona Teo and Nadine Chua  /   June 22, 2020

Photo: Showbit / Irene Kim

From 17-step beauty regimes to squatting over a hot steam bath to er, cleansing out your lady bits, there is a reason (or rather, many reasons) why Korean women have that poreless, flawless skin we all covet – sheer dedication.

Check out these skincare tips by 13 of your favourite K-stars, and pat, prime and soothe your way to #wokeuplikethis skin. (P.S. we included some of your favourite Korean actors in this list too because, well, why not?)

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Skincare tips from 13 gorgeous Korean stars
Seo Hyun-jin: Yes to moisturisers and oils
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The ex-M.I.L.K singer and actress has always been known for her supple, clear skin. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Korea a couple of years ago, she mentioned that moisturisers and facial oils are a must in every skincare routine. Plus, it’s important that you choose the right products that work well on your skin type.

So, for instance, if you’ve got parched, dry skin, grab a moisturiser and a facial oil that help retain moisture and ensure that the products used are packed with extra hydrating and nourishing benefits.

 

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Jessica Jung: Heat it up
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Glowing skin that looks poreless – Jessica Jung achieves her skin perfection by “heating” up her skincare products after application to encourage absorption. Just rub your palms together to generate a little heat and hold over your face without touching your skin. How this works is that your body heat opens up your pores slightly and makes your skin cells more receptive and responsive to your beauty products.

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I made beaded flower rings just for my Sparkles✨ 🌸🌼🌺Want these? Check out the video for more details! #linkinbio #JessicaLandAtHome #jessicaland

A post shared by Jessica Jung (@jessica.syj) on May 20, 2020 at 2:07am PDT

Song Ji-Eun: Hydrate
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As a singer, Song Ji-Eun understands the importance of drinking water in order to keep her vocal cords hydrated, but she also emphasizes hydration in her skincare regime. She drinks up to four litres a day and cites it as the secret behind her glistening, radiant skin. Water helps to flush away the toxins in your body, and as your body is made of about 60% water, it is crucial in maintaining healthy skin function and oil-to-water balance.

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머리가 언제 이렇게 길어버린거즈l….?😳

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Song Joong-Ki: Milk it for all it’s worth
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Literally. The Descendant of the Sun actor owes his enviably smooth and fair complexion to his nightly routine of washing his face with milk. While it might sound a little strange, think about the last time you had a milk bath at the spa – didn’t your skin feel luxuriously smooth after?

Some dermatologists even recommend it, as milk reportedly helps to remove oil-soluble impurities with the help of the fat-soluble enzyme lipase and protein-based impurities and dead skin cells with lactic acid. It also great for soothing sunburns and calming skin, but be sure to use raw or unpasteurized milk.

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Song Joong-ki (Korean: 송중기; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor. . . . #songjoongki #songjonki #songjoonkionly #songjoongkifans #songjoongkioppa #songjoongki송중기 #allkdrama #actor #koreandrama #kdrama #koreandramalovers #newsen #newdrama #bestactor #tvn #secret #yeppuda #koreanstar #koreanactor #topstar #kdramaaddict #kdramalovers #kdramakiss #kdramaost #idol #tvndrama #korean_actor #송중기

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Irene Kim: Banish Zits
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Pimples are just the worst, but this is especially so for models. Irene Kim shares this helpful hack for those annoying zits that appear right before an important event: blast hot water to steam up your shower, and soak a cotton pad with some toner and apply directly onto your breakouts. The steam opens up your pores and allows the properties of your toner to absorb better. For this tip, look for toners that contain ingredients like witch hazel or tea tree oil as they are known to help reduce inflammation.

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Ha Ji-won: Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise
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For popular actress Ha Ji-won, nothing is more important that moisturizing. She values it above all other skincare tips, and ensures her skin does not stay dry for more than 3 seconds. After washing her face, she immediately applies a jelly pack (from her skincare line J-One) to restore moisture lost during cleansing. She is so strict about this that she recommends always having a facial mist within reach if your skincare products are away from your shower.

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#류승룡(@ryuseungryong_) 배우님의지목으로 #덕분에챌린지 에 기쁘게 참여합니다. #의료진덕분에 #국민덕분에 우리모두의 응원을 모아 대한민국과 전세계 의료진에 감사를 표합니다 힘내세요 화이팅 #뷔 #민진웅(@menexinohs) #션리차드(@seandulake) #Daniel Dae kim(@danieldaekim) 함께해주세요🙏🏻💓

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Song Hye-Kyo: DIY Perfection
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Actress Song Hye-Kyo is all about DIY masks, despite endorsing one of the biggest K-beauty brands. Her favourite recipe is a simple blend of egg whites and honey (ideally an active honey), applied fortnightly.

Simply massage onto your skin until dry, and rinse off with warm water. Honey is a natural antibacterial agent and is great for acne treatment and prevention, and is also chock-full of antioxidants and moisturising properties which help to slow down signs of aging and visibly plump your skin.

Meanwhile, egg whites help to shrink your pores by tightening the skin – the perfect mask, in our opinion.

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@chaumetofficial 💎@hongjanghyun @ellesingapore @with.hyunkyoung @halolee7 @ansunghee7

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V (Kim Tae-Hyung): Travel smart
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Member of popular boy band group BTS is no stranger to skin complaints (who says men don’t take care of their skin), and is particularly concerned about the elasticity of his skin. A frequent traveler, he recommends dampening cotton pads with toner and double moisturizing to avoid losing too much moisture and arriving at your destination with beautiful, glowing skin.

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Pony: Green Tea Wash
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She is one of Korea’s most famous beauty gurus, with over a whopping 3 million subscribers on Youtube, so you can be sure any tips from Pony are 100% legit. She swears by washing her face with green tea water, made by soaking bags of green tea in warm water. Green tea has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin that can help to reduce redness and puffiness. Pony recommends doing this twice a week for best results.

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Bae Suzy: 424 Method
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Actress, singer and all-round idol Bae Suzy owes her glowing skin to what she dubs as the “424” method, which entails 4 minutes of rubbing a cleansing oil over her face to remove make up, followed by 2 minutes with a foaming cleanser and a final 4 minutes of with water.

Also known as ‘double cleansing’, this method ensures you’ve truly removed all traces of makeup and dirt that have accumulated over the course of a day, which provides the foundation for flawless skin and drastically reduces the chances of breakouts.

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우리가 안전하고 건강한 하루하루를 보낼 수 있도록, 최전선에서 위기 극복에 힘써 주시는 의료진 여러분들의 희생과 노고에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 이승기 선배님의 지목으로 이렇게 뜻깊은 #덕분에챌린지 에 함께 할 수 있게 되었습니다. 지금 이 순간에도 밤낮없이 최선을 다해 애쓰고 계실 의료진분들께 다시 한 번 존경과 감사를 표하며, 의료진분들 모두 건강하시길 기원하겠습니다. #덕분에챌린지 캠페인으로나마 응원하는 마음이 의료진분들께 닿아 힘이 되어드릴 수 있기를 바랍니다. 다음으로 박보검 배우님, 어반자카파 조현아 @tenomahj 님 함께 해주십시옹😊🙃

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Go Hyun-Jung: Cleanse Smart
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Are you cleansing your skin the smart way? According to actress Go Hyun-Jung (whose skin looks positively radiant despite her hectic schedule), she recommends cleansing the T-zone area first, followed by your cheeks. This is because the former area tends to be oilier than the latter, and by cleansing your cheeks last, you ensure the drier areas are not exposed to cleanser for too long.

Over-cleansing = drier skin = more sensitive skin that has been stripped of its moisture, which makes your skin compensate by producing more oil. You do the math.

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👸👸👸 Cr : @koy_cosmetic #gohyunjung #kohyunjung #고현정 #iokcompany

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Krystal Jung: Take It Off
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Krystal tells us in a previous interview, “The most important thing for me is to remove all the makeup completely before I go to sleep. I put on a lot of moisturising cream before I go to bed. That’s how I take care of my skin – nothing special. I never skip removing my makeup. Never! It’s really important. [And] I always ensure I drink a lot of water and work out as much as I can.”

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Son Ye Jin: There's No One-Size-Fits-All
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Everyone has different skin types on different days, and Son Ye Jin understands this very well. The Korean actress told us, “I believe there’s no one product that fits everyone or serves their skin concerns and purposes, so I try to allocate which products to use for when my skin is sensitive or dry, etc.”

Additional reporting from Cleo (Cheryl Lim). 

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송윤아언니와 이민정씨의 지목으로 오랜만에 의미있는 일로 인사드리게 됐어요.모두가 코로나19로 참 힘든시기를 보내고 있는 지금 그 최전선에서 우리를 위해 애써주시는 의료진여러분 정말 감사합니다.여러분들의 노고에 진심으로 존경을 표합니다.조금만 더 힘내주세요.파이팅!!#의료진덕분에 #덕분에챌린지 #덕분에캠페인 제가 함께하고 싶은 분들은 존경하는 김희애선배님 @heeae_official 멋있는 강형욱님 @hunter.kang 귀여운 강하오 @hihaoya

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