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Your go-to winter haircare guide for hydrated, healthy strands
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If your winter skin goal is plump, happy and dewy, you’re in the right place. Meet Chok Chok—a glow-skin philosophy rooted in deep hydration and a healthy, resilient skin barrier. Unlike trends that rely on heavy creams or obvious shine, Chok Chok is about skin that looks naturally juicy, bouncy and well cared for.
It’s the kind of glow you can see and feel, even on makeup-free days, and the reason your base products seem to apply better and last longer. The best part? Achieving Chok Chok skin doesn’t require a complicated routine. Chances are you’re already doing more of it than you realise—and if not, this simple guide will show you exactly where to begin.
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This cleansing oil makes taking off makeup feel like skincare, not a chore. The Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil just melts everything away—mascara, sunscreen, the works—without any stinging or residue. The soybean oil is super gentle, and the ginseng seed oil gives it a luxe, herbal vibe while helping calm stressed-out skin. It’s become my favourite first cleanse, especially on long days when my face needs a reset.
You may have heard of centella asiatica’s rep for hydrating and soothing extremely dry skin. But SKIN1004 also harnesses its powers as a potent source of antioxidants to rescue skin from environmental damage and hyperpigmentation caused by excessive UV exposure.
This K-beauty classic is a superstar for sensitive combination skin; and perfect if you’re new to serums. It promises relief from irritation as well as it balances the skin. Centella asiatica calms redness and inflammation, making it ideal for combination skin that tends to be sensitive. The probiotics in the formula seep deep into the skin and help maintain a healthy skin barrier, crucial for managing combination skin’s diverse needs.
When COSRX launched its now-iconic snail mucin essence, the internet had a collective moment—and for good reason. First, there’s the headline ingredient: 98% snail secretion filtrate (yes, really). Then, there’s the slime-like texture that makes applying it strangely satisfying. But what really caught people off guard wasn’t the snail factor—it was how nourishing it turned out to be. Packed with skin-forward hyaluronic acid, it sinks in fast, leaving skin feeling plump, bouncy and deeply hydrated. Bonus: it’s lightweight enough for summer days and delivers that dewy, glass-skin glow without feeling sticky.
This one’s a no-brainer. This viral Cosrx essence is a staple in so many routines for a reason—it hydrates, repairs and gives your skin a soft, dewy feel. The lightweight formulation is also known to improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and soothe irritation. Besides, it helps enhance skin elasticity, making it a go-to for anyone dealing with dry, damaged or acne-scarred skin. Whether you're looking to smooth out rough patches or boost overall skin health, this is a product you'll want to keep on hand in multiples.
Whether you are looking for moisture retention, plumping or nourishment, this widely loved essence can do it all—and it doesn’t choose to stop there, either. By dialling up exfoliation and cell turnover, the snail mucin in this multipurpose essence helps get the upper hand on hyperpigmentation, as well.
Is it a cream? Is it an ampoule? Why choose when this multipurpose formula from Thank You Farmer is here to have the last word on hyperpigmentation. Fuelled by niacinamide, this dual-layer cream works on reducing dark spots and redness for skin that looks brighter than ever before.
Chok-Chok skin always starts with a clean but comfortable base. The focus here isn’t on stripping your skin, but on cleansing it thoroughly while keeping it calm and hydrated. Begin with an oil-based cleanser to gently break down sunscreen, makeup and the day’s buildup. This step helps dissolve impurities without tugging or disrupting your skin barrier. Follow it up with a mild gel or foam cleanser to wash away any residue and impurities left behind. Together, this two-step cleanse ensures your skin is clean, balanced and perfectly prepped to absorb all the hydrating layers that follow.
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil (210 ml)
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser- Best Korean Face Wash for Glowing Skin (150 ml)
In K-beauty routines, toners are less about exfoliation and more about flooding the skin with hydration. These formulas are packed with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that attract water and help keep skin comfortably plump. Instead of a single swipe-and-go application, toners are meant to be layered and pressed into the skin. If you want to maximise hydration, the popular 7-Skin Method is worth trying. By applying your toner in thin layers and gently patting each one in, you allow moisture to sink in gradually, resulting in skin that feels deeply hydrated, supple and visibly bouncier.
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (100 ml)
I'm From Rice Toner (30 ml)
After toner, essences work to take hydration a step further. They are lightweight but highly effective, designed to improve moisture retention while enhancing skin texture. This is also where serums and ampoules come in, especially if your skin needs targeted care. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid boost hydration, niacinamide helps brighten and strengthen the barrier and ceramides support long-term skin health.
Layering these products helps maintain the signature Chok-Chok glow while addressing concerns like dullness, dehydration or uneven tone. At this stage, skin often starts to feel noticeably softer, springier and more resilient.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule (50ml)
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (100ml)
ClayCo. Sake Glass Glow Essence (80ml)
Mixsoon Bean Essence (30 ml)
Sealing in moisture is a non-negotiable step, especially during winter. A lightweight emulsion or cream helps lock in all the hydration you’ve layered while strengthening the skin barrier. Look for formulas that combine humectants to draw moisture in with ingredients that prevent water loss. This step is what gives Chok-Chok skin its signature softness and cushiony bounce.
On colder days or when skin feels extra dry, you can layer a slightly richer cream at night or try the K-beauty-favoured slugging method. Applying a thin layer of a petrolatum-based product as the final step helps seal everything in, allowing your skin to repair and replenish overnight.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb-Vegan Korean Gel Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid(50 ml)
Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Cream In Ampoule (50 ml)
Masks and mists are the finishing touches that truly elevate a Chok-Chok routine. Sheet masks soaked in hydrating essence deliver an instant boost of moisture and are perfect for days when skin feels tired or stressed. They help replenish hydration quickly and leave skin looking refreshed and radiant. Face mists, on the other hand, are ideal for maintaining that glow throughout the day. A few spritzes can revive dehydrated skin without disturbing makeup, making them especially useful in dry indoor environments. Used regularly, both help keep skin looking juicy, plump and well cared for.
Mixsoon Deep Barrier Mask Intensive Moisturizing & Skin Barrier Repair Face Mask (30 g)
Dr.Jart+ Dermask Soothing & Moisturizing Hydra Solution Pro for Sensitive Skin
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mist (30 ml)
Chok-Chok skin always starts with a clean but comfortable base. The focus here isn’t on stripping your skin, but on cleansing it thoroughly while keeping it calm and hydrated. Begin with an oil-based cleanser to gently break down sunscreen, makeup and the day’s buildup. This step helps dissolve impurities without tugging or disrupting your skin barrier. Follow it up with a mild gel or foam cleanser to wash away any residue and impurities left behind. Together, this two-step cleanse ensures your skin is clean, balanced and perfectly prepped to absorb all the hydrating layers that follow.
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil (210 ml)
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser- Best Korean Face Wash for Glowing Skin (150 ml)
In K-beauty routines, toners are less about exfoliation and more about flooding the skin with hydration. These formulas are packed with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that attract water and help keep skin comfortably plump. Instead of a single swipe-and-go application, toners are meant to be layered and pressed into the skin. If you want to maximise hydration, the popular 7-Skin Method is worth trying. By applying your toner in thin layers and gently patting each one in, you allow moisture to sink in gradually, resulting in skin that feels deeply hydrated, supple and visibly bouncier.
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (100 ml)
I'm From Rice Toner (30 ml)
After toner, essences work to take hydration a step further. They are lightweight but highly effective, designed to improve moisture retention while enhancing skin texture. This is also where serums and ampoules come in, especially if your skin needs targeted care. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid boost hydration, niacinamide helps brighten and strengthen the barrier and ceramides support long-term skin health.
Layering these products helps maintain the signature Chok-Chok glow while addressing concerns like dullness, dehydration or uneven tone. At this stage, skin often starts to feel noticeably softer, springier and more resilient.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule (50ml)
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (100ml)
ClayCo. Sake Glass Glow Essence (80ml)
Mixsoon Bean Essence (30 ml)
Sealing in moisture is a non-negotiable step, especially during winter. A lightweight emulsion or cream helps lock in all the hydration you’ve layered while strengthening the skin barrier. Look for formulas that combine humectants to draw moisture in with ingredients that prevent water loss. This step is what gives Chok-Chok skin its signature softness and cushiony bounce.
On colder days or when skin feels extra dry, you can layer a slightly richer cream at night or try the K-beauty-favoured slugging method. Applying a thin layer of a petrolatum-based product as the final step helps seal everything in, allowing your skin to repair and replenish overnight.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb-Vegan Korean Gel Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid(50 ml)
Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Cream In Ampoule (50 ml)
Masks and mists are the finishing touches that truly elevate a Chok-Chok routine. Sheet masks soaked in hydrating essence deliver an instant boost of moisture and are perfect for days when skin feels tired or stressed. They help replenish hydration quickly and leave skin looking refreshed and radiant. Face mists, on the other hand, are ideal for maintaining that glow throughout the day. A few spritzes can revive dehydrated skin without disturbing makeup, making them especially useful in dry indoor environments. Used regularly, both help keep skin looking juicy, plump and well cared for.
Mixsoon Deep Barrier Mask Intensive Moisturizing & Skin Barrier Repair Face Mask (30 g)
Dr.Jart+ Dermask Soothing & Moisturizing Hydra Solution Pro for Sensitive Skin
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mist (30 ml)
Chok-Chok skin always starts with a clean but comfortable base. The focus here isn’t on stripping your skin, but on cleansing it thoroughly while keeping it calm and hydrated. Begin with an oil-based cleanser to gently break down sunscreen, makeup and the day’s buildup. This step helps dissolve impurities without tugging or disrupting your skin barrier. Follow it up with a mild gel or foam cleanser to wash away any residue and impurities left behind. Together, this two-step cleanse ensures your skin is clean, balanced and perfectly prepped to absorb all the hydrating layers that follow.
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil (210 ml)
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser- Best Korean Face Wash for Glowing Skin (150 ml)
In K-beauty routines, toners are less about exfoliation and more about flooding the skin with hydration. These formulas are packed with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that attract water and help keep skin comfortably plump. Instead of a single swipe-and-go application, toners are meant to be layered and pressed into the skin. If you want to maximise hydration, the popular 7-Skin Method is worth trying. By applying your toner in thin layers and gently patting each one in, you allow moisture to sink in gradually, resulting in skin that feels deeply hydrated, supple and visibly bouncier.
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (100 ml)
I'm From Rice Toner (30 ml)
After toner, essences work to take hydration a step further. They are lightweight but highly effective, designed to improve moisture retention while enhancing skin texture. This is also where serums and ampoules come in, especially if your skin needs targeted care. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid boost hydration, niacinamide helps brighten and strengthen the barrier and ceramides support long-term skin health.
Layering these products helps maintain the signature Chok-Chok glow while addressing concerns like dullness, dehydration or uneven tone. At this stage, skin often starts to feel noticeably softer, springier and more resilient.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule (50ml)
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (100ml)
ClayCo. Sake Glass Glow Essence (80ml)
Mixsoon Bean Essence (30 ml)
Sealing in moisture is a non-negotiable step, especially during winter. A lightweight emulsion or cream helps lock in all the hydration you’ve layered while strengthening the skin barrier. Look for formulas that combine humectants to draw moisture in with ingredients that prevent water loss. This step is what gives Chok-Chok skin its signature softness and cushiony bounce.
On colder days or when skin feels extra dry, you can layer a slightly richer cream at night or try the K-beauty-favoured slugging method. Applying a thin layer of a petrolatum-based product as the final step helps seal everything in, allowing your skin to repair and replenish overnight.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb-Vegan Korean Gel Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid(50 ml)
Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Cream In Ampoule (50 ml)
Masks and mists are the finishing touches that truly elevate a Chok-Chok routine. Sheet masks soaked in hydrating essence deliver an instant boost of moisture and are perfect for days when skin feels tired or stressed. They help replenish hydration quickly and leave skin looking refreshed and radiant. Face mists, on the other hand, are ideal for maintaining that glow throughout the day. A few spritzes can revive dehydrated skin without disturbing makeup, making them especially useful in dry indoor environments. Used regularly, both help keep skin looking juicy, plump and well cared for.
Mixsoon Deep Barrier Mask Intensive Moisturizing & Skin Barrier Repair Face Mask (30 g)
Dr.Jart+ Dermask Soothing & Moisturizing Hydra Solution Pro for Sensitive Skin
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mist (30 ml)
Chok-Chok skin always starts with a clean but comfortable base. The focus here isn’t on stripping your skin, but on cleansing it thoroughly while keeping it calm and hydrated. Begin with an oil-based cleanser to gently break down sunscreen, makeup and the day’s buildup. This step helps dissolve impurities without tugging or disrupting your skin barrier. Follow it up with a mild gel or foam cleanser to wash away any residue and impurities left behind. Together, this two-step cleanse ensures your skin is clean, balanced and perfectly prepped to absorb all the hydrating layers that follow.
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil (210 ml)
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser- Best Korean Face Wash for Glowing Skin (150 ml)
In K-beauty routines, toners are less about exfoliation and more about flooding the skin with hydration. These formulas are packed with humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that attract water and help keep skin comfortably plump. Instead of a single swipe-and-go application, toners are meant to be layered and pressed into the skin. If you want to maximise hydration, the popular 7-Skin Method is worth trying. By applying your toner in thin layers and gently patting each one in, you allow moisture to sink in gradually, resulting in skin that feels deeply hydrated, supple and visibly bouncier.
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (100 ml)
I'm From Rice Toner (30 ml)
After toner, essences work to take hydration a step further. They are lightweight but highly effective, designed to improve moisture retention while enhancing skin texture. This is also where serums and ampoules come in, especially if your skin needs targeted care. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid boost hydration, niacinamide helps brighten and strengthen the barrier and ceramides support long-term skin health.
Layering these products helps maintain the signature Chok-Chok glow while addressing concerns like dullness, dehydration or uneven tone. At this stage, skin often starts to feel noticeably softer, springier and more resilient.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule (50ml)
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (100ml)
ClayCo. Sake Glass Glow Essence (80ml)
Mixsoon Bean Essence (30 ml)
Sealing in moisture is a non-negotiable step, especially during winter. A lightweight emulsion or cream helps lock in all the hydration you’ve layered while strengthening the skin barrier. Look for formulas that combine humectants to draw moisture in with ingredients that prevent water loss. This step is what gives Chok-Chok skin its signature softness and cushiony bounce.
On colder days or when skin feels extra dry, you can layer a slightly richer cream at night or try the K-beauty-favoured slugging method. Applying a thin layer of a petrolatum-based product as the final step helps seal everything in, allowing your skin to repair and replenish overnight.
Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb-Vegan Korean Gel Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid(50 ml)
Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Cream In Ampoule (50 ml)
Masks and mists are the finishing touches that truly elevate a Chok-Chok routine. Sheet masks soaked in hydrating essence deliver an instant boost of moisture and are perfect for days when skin feels tired or stressed. They help replenish hydration quickly and leave skin looking refreshed and radiant. Face mists, on the other hand, are ideal for maintaining that glow throughout the day. A few spritzes can revive dehydrated skin without disturbing makeup, making them especially useful in dry indoor environments. Used regularly, both help keep skin looking juicy, plump and well cared for.
Mixsoon Deep Barrier Mask Intensive Moisturizing & Skin Barrier Repair Face Mask (30 g)
Dr.Jart+ Dermask Soothing & Moisturizing Hydra Solution Pro for Sensitive Skin
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Mist (30 ml)
