Get Kim Ji-won's clear, bright skin with these K-beauty products

The first step that Kim Ji-won takes to ensure that her skin always looks clear and bright is to be conscientious with exfoliating. She doesn’t use harsh abrasive scrubs (no walnut scrubs here) but instead opts for gentler formulations. Getting rid of the excess dead skin cells helps the skincare products she layers next to penetrate better.

Use: Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel, $19.99

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Kim Ji-won's exfoliator of choice is this Dr. G peeling gel. It uses cellulose to lift away dead skin cells while causing minimal skin irritation. The formula, which can be used on wet skin, is also enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to hydrate and brighten at the same time.

After cleansing, Kim Ji-won preps her skin with a toner. She prefers using a hydrating formula to boost and reduce any moisture loss. While she doesn't share how she applies toner, we reckon that patting it onto the face is a quick and effective manner to do so.

Use: Round Lab Dokdo Toner, $41

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This watery Dokdo toner is a cult favourite among K-beauty lovers as it is lightweight, hydrating and soothing at the same time. It contains a cocktail of skin-plumping ingredients such as glycerin, mineral-rich seawater and sugarcane extract as well as betaine, allantoin and panthenol that soothe inflamed skin. It contains the Hatching Ex-07 protease that gently exfoliates too.

An ampoule is next on Kim Ji-won's skincare routine. Ampoules are made to be more potent forms of serums as they usually contain higher levels of active ingredients. After a long day of work, Kim Ji-won likes to saturate a cotton pad with ampoule, let it get cold in the fridge before placing them on her cheeks for a quick and soothing mask session.

Use: CosRx Hydrium Centella Aqua Soothing Ampoule, $25.10

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This CosRx ampoule employs 42 percent centella asiatica and madecassoside to greatly calm irritated, sensitised skin. High-weight hyaluronic acid then creates a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss as low-weight hyaluronic acid penetrates to hydrate and plump skin.

During the day, sun protection is important for Kim Ji-won. Guarding against ultraviolet rays will help delay the onset of all signs of ageing, whether it is hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and more.

At night, Kim Ji-won finishes her skincare with cream. She only applies it if her skin is feeling extremely dry as she believes that there's a limit to how much the skin can absorb.

Use: Etude Soonjung Director’s Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++, $37.90

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Created with popular Korean beauty Youtuber Director Pi, this Etude sunscreen iteration is made with chemical filters that don't leave a white cast. It also soothes the skin as it protects as panthenol, madecassoside and centella asiatica extract are added. Fans of physical sunscreen can opt for the mineral filter version instead.