Rituals
A step-by-step bodycare guide to refresh your skin after every workout
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If you’ve ever paused a K-pop video just to zoom in on the acres of blemish-free, glass-like skin, you know this to be true: Korean skincare is miles ahead of the world. You may not have a comeback tour pencilled in your calendar, but if you’d like to get that glowing radiance regardless, help is at hand.
We scoured the skincare routines of the top K-pop stars to discover the beauty picks and skincare rituals they trust their visage with. For the best Korean skincare products to invest in, as well as the daily habits that will make your new purchases go a long mile, take notes.
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.
This cleanser is as calming as it is effective. The rich, creamy foam gently removes dirt and grime without making your skin feel tight or stripped. Ideal for dry, sensitive or easily annoyed skin, it’s one of those quiet luxury products that slots seamlessly into your routine—you feel clean, balanced and subtly refreshed. It’s also a lovely reminder that even the most basic step in your skincare routine deserves to feel special. Follow up with your favourite serum or moisturiser and your skin will thank you.
For skin that is brighter than a cloudless sky, you’ll find Lisa from BLACKPINK paying special attention to not just the products she applies on her skin, but also how they’re absorbed in. When travelling, she’s known to stash a compact face massager in her bag to ensure that her go-to serums and creams blend sufficiently into her skin.
The science behind this move isn’t hard to follow. Handheld facial massagers are an easy way to get your blood circulation going. But beyond muscle stress and promoting a feeling of relaxation, you can count on increased blood flow to improve the absorption of skincare products into your skin. While there is a wide berth of jade rollers, face massagers and rollers to choose from, it helps to exert gentle pressure if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.
If you thought that sheet masks were just another flash-in-the-pan trend, you’ll want to think again. Despite the development of newer age tech, such as LED masks, the humble sheet mask continues to play a crucial role in the skincare routines of K-pop idols. Just ask Minnie from (G)I-DLE who likes to use one every single day of the month to keep her skin hydrated and fresh. Jisoo from BLACKPINK has even conceded to using a sheet mask twice a day—going up to three times within one day, if her skin could really use the hydration. However, sh’s known to use the same mask to preserve the essence.
The sentiment is echoed across the K-pop universe. Joshua from Seventeen is so attached to his sheet masks that he stores them in a designated mini fridge in his room.
Taking the time to pop your sheet masks in the fridge has its benefits. For starters, there is the refreshing touch of a chilled mask on inflamed or acne-prone skin. The cooled mask can also deal with redness and puffiness by constricting blood vessels on the face.
When your face is caked with makeup during a comeback tour, the first thing that you’ll want to do after heading home is ensure that every last bit of makeup is cleansed from your pores—and Jennie from BLACKPINK is no different. The K-pop star swears by double cleansing, or the practice of using an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based formula, to ensure that there are no traces of makeup or grime lingering on her skin before she touches the bed.
Double cleansing plays a starring role in the best Korean skincare routines; and it is easy to see why. The payoff for pencilling an additional step to your cleansing routine comes in the form of a thoroughly cleansed visage without any impurities lurking. The use of an oil-based cleanser breaks down stubborn pigments of makeup, while the water-based counterpart helps sweep away any residue on the skin.
If double cleansing is popular in Korean skincare routines, Joy from Red Velvet is willing to take the same principle with double toning to refresh her skin. Once done, she likes to reach for a moisturising ampoule, rather than a serum, to dial up her skin’s hydration to the max.
Ampoules are just one of the many gifts from Korean skincare to the world. Designed to deliver the goodness of serums at a higher concentration, ampoules can help you drill down on specific skincare concerns through targeted care. While they can offer you a leg-up when chasing that elusive glass skin, it does help to observe caution when using actives that can irritate your skin.
An oily, acne-prone T-zone spares no one—not even K-pop stars like Yeosang from ATEEZ. His secret hack for staying one step ahead of untimely breakouts? Skipping the forehead when applying moisturiser because it invites pimples.
While his words do have some benefits to offer, they need to be adopted with caution. Consciously dehydrating your forehead can trigger your skin to overproduce oil to compensate—and thereby defeat your efforts. If you aren’t sure whether this approach will work for you, it helps to opt for a lightweight gel in the oily T-zone to supply moisturisation without triggering acne-prone areas.
While he credits his own glass skin to good genes, Wooyoung from ATEEZ has had a front-row seat to skincare practices that pay off in the long run. Today, he is most impressed by the benefits of rice water—in an interview, he proclaimed that after cleaning rice in Korea, you clean your face with the water.
If your skin has been feeling dry and irritated, you would do well to follow his words. Rice water is packed with essential nutrients and is known to soothe inflamed skin with its anti-inflammatory properties. Whether used as a cleanser or soaked in a cotton pad to be applied as a face mask, rice water can help your skin feel smoother and more supple to the touch.
If you have been looking for the confidence to go bare-faced, it helps to borrow from Shuhua’s bag of tricks. The rosy-faced (G)I-DLE member is known for her pared-back approach to skincare and makeup—just a cleanser, toner, essence, moisturiser and lip balm will suffice, thank you. However, she does like to indulge her skin with a face mist all day to stay fresh and hydrated.
Beyond pepping up your skin during sweltering days, face mists are also a handy ally to ensure that your skin’s hydration is always on point. The quick boost of moisture can revive skin that has been dehydrated after hours of sitting in air-conditioned rooms, while also improving the absorption of other skincare products.
For skin that is brighter than a cloudless sky, you’ll find Lisa from BLACKPINK paying special attention to not just the products she applies on her skin, but also how they’re absorbed in. When travelling, she’s known to stash a compact face massager in her bag to ensure that her go-to serums and creams blend sufficiently into her skin.
The science behind this move isn’t hard to follow. Handheld facial massagers are an easy way to get your blood circulation going. But beyond muscle stress and promoting a feeling of relaxation, you can count on increased blood flow to improve the absorption of skincare products into your skin. While there is a wide berth of jade rollers, face massagers and rollers to choose from, it helps to exert gentle pressure if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.
If you thought that sheet masks were just another flash-in-the-pan trend, you’ll want to think again. Despite the development of newer age tech, such as LED masks, the humble sheet mask continues to play a crucial role in the skincare routines of K-pop idols. Just ask Minnie from (G)I-DLE who likes to use one every single day of the month to keep her skin hydrated and fresh. Jisoo from BLACKPINK has even conceded to using a sheet mask twice a day—going up to three times within one day, if her skin could really use the hydration. However, sh’s known to use the same mask to preserve the essence.
The sentiment is echoed across the K-pop universe. Joshua from Seventeen is so attached to his sheet masks that he stores them in a designated mini fridge in his room.
Taking the time to pop your sheet masks in the fridge has its benefits. For starters, there is the refreshing touch of a chilled mask on inflamed or acne-prone skin. The cooled mask can also deal with redness and puffiness by constricting blood vessels on the face.
When your face is caked with makeup during a comeback tour, the first thing that you’ll want to do after heading home is ensure that every last bit of makeup is cleansed from your pores—and Jennie from BLACKPINK is no different. The K-pop star swears by double cleansing, or the practice of using an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based formula, to ensure that there are no traces of makeup or grime lingering on her skin before she touches the bed.
Double cleansing plays a starring role in the best Korean skincare routines; and it is easy to see why. The payoff for pencilling an additional step to your cleansing routine comes in the form of a thoroughly cleansed visage without any impurities lurking. The use of an oil-based cleanser breaks down stubborn pigments of makeup, while the water-based counterpart helps sweep away any residue on the skin.
If double cleansing is popular in Korean skincare routines, Joy from Red Velvet is willing to take the same principle with double toning to refresh her skin. Once done, she likes to reach for a moisturising ampoule, rather than a serum, to dial up her skin’s hydration to the max.
Ampoules are just one of the many gifts from Korean skincare to the world. Designed to deliver the goodness of serums at a higher concentration, ampoules can help you drill down on specific skincare concerns through targeted care. While they can offer you a leg-up when chasing that elusive glass skin, it does help to observe caution when using actives that can irritate your skin.
An oily, acne-prone T-zone spares no one—not even K-pop stars like Yeosang from ATEEZ. His secret hack for staying one step ahead of untimely breakouts? Skipping the forehead when applying moisturiser because it invites pimples.
While his words do have some benefits to offer, they need to be adopted with caution. Consciously dehydrating your forehead can trigger your skin to overproduce oil to compensate—and thereby defeat your efforts. If you aren’t sure whether this approach will work for you, it helps to opt for a lightweight gel in the oily T-zone to supply moisturisation without triggering acne-prone areas.
While he credits his own glass skin to good genes, Wooyoung from ATEEZ has had a front-row seat to skincare practices that pay off in the long run. Today, he is most impressed by the benefits of rice water—in an interview, he proclaimed that after cleaning rice in Korea, you clean your face with the water.
If your skin has been feeling dry and irritated, you would do well to follow his words. Rice water is packed with essential nutrients and is known to soothe inflamed skin with its anti-inflammatory properties. Whether used as a cleanser or soaked in a cotton pad to be applied as a face mask, rice water can help your skin feel smoother and more supple to the touch.
If you have been looking for the confidence to go bare-faced, it helps to borrow from Shuhua’s bag of tricks. The rosy-faced (G)I-DLE member is known for her pared-back approach to skincare and makeup—just a cleanser, toner, essence, moisturiser and lip balm will suffice, thank you. However, she does like to indulge her skin with a face mist all day to stay fresh and hydrated.
Beyond pepping up your skin during sweltering days, face mists are also a handy ally to ensure that your skin’s hydration is always on point. The quick boost of moisture can revive skin that has been dehydrated after hours of sitting in air-conditioned rooms, while also improving the absorption of other skincare products.
For skin that is brighter than a cloudless sky, you’ll find Lisa from BLACKPINK paying special attention to not just the products she applies on her skin, but also how they’re absorbed in. When travelling, she’s known to stash a compact face massager in her bag to ensure that her go-to serums and creams blend sufficiently into her skin.
The science behind this move isn’t hard to follow. Handheld facial massagers are an easy way to get your blood circulation going. But beyond muscle stress and promoting a feeling of relaxation, you can count on increased blood flow to improve the absorption of skincare products into your skin. While there is a wide berth of jade rollers, face massagers and rollers to choose from, it helps to exert gentle pressure if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.
If you thought that sheet masks were just another flash-in-the-pan trend, you’ll want to think again. Despite the development of newer age tech, such as LED masks, the humble sheet mask continues to play a crucial role in the skincare routines of K-pop idols. Just ask Minnie from (G)I-DLE who likes to use one every single day of the month to keep her skin hydrated and fresh. Jisoo from BLACKPINK has even conceded to using a sheet mask twice a day—going up to three times within one day, if her skin could really use the hydration. However, sh’s known to use the same mask to preserve the essence.
The sentiment is echoed across the K-pop universe. Joshua from Seventeen is so attached to his sheet masks that he stores them in a designated mini fridge in his room.
Taking the time to pop your sheet masks in the fridge has its benefits. For starters, there is the refreshing touch of a chilled mask on inflamed or acne-prone skin. The cooled mask can also deal with redness and puffiness by constricting blood vessels on the face.
When your face is caked with makeup during a comeback tour, the first thing that you’ll want to do after heading home is ensure that every last bit of makeup is cleansed from your pores—and Jennie from BLACKPINK is no different. The K-pop star swears by double cleansing, or the practice of using an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based formula, to ensure that there are no traces of makeup or grime lingering on her skin before she touches the bed.
Double cleansing plays a starring role in the best Korean skincare routines; and it is easy to see why. The payoff for pencilling an additional step to your cleansing routine comes in the form of a thoroughly cleansed visage without any impurities lurking. The use of an oil-based cleanser breaks down stubborn pigments of makeup, while the water-based counterpart helps sweep away any residue on the skin.
If double cleansing is popular in Korean skincare routines, Joy from Red Velvet is willing to take the same principle with double toning to refresh her skin. Once done, she likes to reach for a moisturising ampoule, rather than a serum, to dial up her skin’s hydration to the max.
Ampoules are just one of the many gifts from Korean skincare to the world. Designed to deliver the goodness of serums at a higher concentration, ampoules can help you drill down on specific skincare concerns through targeted care. While they can offer you a leg-up when chasing that elusive glass skin, it does help to observe caution when using actives that can irritate your skin.
An oily, acne-prone T-zone spares no one—not even K-pop stars like Yeosang from ATEEZ. His secret hack for staying one step ahead of untimely breakouts? Skipping the forehead when applying moisturiser because it invites pimples.
While his words do have some benefits to offer, they need to be adopted with caution. Consciously dehydrating your forehead can trigger your skin to overproduce oil to compensate—and thereby defeat your efforts. If you aren’t sure whether this approach will work for you, it helps to opt for a lightweight gel in the oily T-zone to supply moisturisation without triggering acne-prone areas.
While he credits his own glass skin to good genes, Wooyoung from ATEEZ has had a front-row seat to skincare practices that pay off in the long run. Today, he is most impressed by the benefits of rice water—in an interview, he proclaimed that after cleaning rice in Korea, you clean your face with the water.
If your skin has been feeling dry and irritated, you would do well to follow his words. Rice water is packed with essential nutrients and is known to soothe inflamed skin with its anti-inflammatory properties. Whether used as a cleanser or soaked in a cotton pad to be applied as a face mask, rice water can help your skin feel smoother and more supple to the touch.
If you have been looking for the confidence to go bare-faced, it helps to borrow from Shuhua’s bag of tricks. The rosy-faced (G)I-DLE member is known for her pared-back approach to skincare and makeup—just a cleanser, toner, essence, moisturiser and lip balm will suffice, thank you. However, she does like to indulge her skin with a face mist all day to stay fresh and hydrated.
Beyond pepping up your skin during sweltering days, face mists are also a handy ally to ensure that your skin’s hydration is always on point. The quick boost of moisture can revive skin that has been dehydrated after hours of sitting in air-conditioned rooms, while also improving the absorption of other skincare products.
For skin that is brighter than a cloudless sky, you’ll find Lisa from BLACKPINK paying special attention to not just the products she applies on her skin, but also how they’re absorbed in. When travelling, she’s known to stash a compact face massager in her bag to ensure that her go-to serums and creams blend sufficiently into her skin.
The science behind this move isn’t hard to follow. Handheld facial massagers are an easy way to get your blood circulation going. But beyond muscle stress and promoting a feeling of relaxation, you can count on increased blood flow to improve the absorption of skincare products into your skin. While there is a wide berth of jade rollers, face massagers and rollers to choose from, it helps to exert gentle pressure if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.
If you thought that sheet masks were just another flash-in-the-pan trend, you’ll want to think again. Despite the development of newer age tech, such as LED masks, the humble sheet mask continues to play a crucial role in the skincare routines of K-pop idols. Just ask Minnie from (G)I-DLE who likes to use one every single day of the month to keep her skin hydrated and fresh. Jisoo from BLACKPINK has even conceded to using a sheet mask twice a day—going up to three times within one day, if her skin could really use the hydration. However, sh’s known to use the same mask to preserve the essence.
The sentiment is echoed across the K-pop universe. Joshua from Seventeen is so attached to his sheet masks that he stores them in a designated mini fridge in his room.
Taking the time to pop your sheet masks in the fridge has its benefits. For starters, there is the refreshing touch of a chilled mask on inflamed or acne-prone skin. The cooled mask can also deal with redness and puffiness by constricting blood vessels on the face.
When your face is caked with makeup during a comeback tour, the first thing that you’ll want to do after heading home is ensure that every last bit of makeup is cleansed from your pores—and Jennie from BLACKPINK is no different. The K-pop star swears by double cleansing, or the practice of using an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based formula, to ensure that there are no traces of makeup or grime lingering on her skin before she touches the bed.
Double cleansing plays a starring role in the best Korean skincare routines; and it is easy to see why. The payoff for pencilling an additional step to your cleansing routine comes in the form of a thoroughly cleansed visage without any impurities lurking. The use of an oil-based cleanser breaks down stubborn pigments of makeup, while the water-based counterpart helps sweep away any residue on the skin.
If double cleansing is popular in Korean skincare routines, Joy from Red Velvet is willing to take the same principle with double toning to refresh her skin. Once done, she likes to reach for a moisturising ampoule, rather than a serum, to dial up her skin’s hydration to the max.
Ampoules are just one of the many gifts from Korean skincare to the world. Designed to deliver the goodness of serums at a higher concentration, ampoules can help you drill down on specific skincare concerns through targeted care. While they can offer you a leg-up when chasing that elusive glass skin, it does help to observe caution when using actives that can irritate your skin.
An oily, acne-prone T-zone spares no one—not even K-pop stars like Yeosang from ATEEZ. His secret hack for staying one step ahead of untimely breakouts? Skipping the forehead when applying moisturiser because it invites pimples.
While his words do have some benefits to offer, they need to be adopted with caution. Consciously dehydrating your forehead can trigger your skin to overproduce oil to compensate—and thereby defeat your efforts. If you aren’t sure whether this approach will work for you, it helps to opt for a lightweight gel in the oily T-zone to supply moisturisation without triggering acne-prone areas.
While he credits his own glass skin to good genes, Wooyoung from ATEEZ has had a front-row seat to skincare practices that pay off in the long run. Today, he is most impressed by the benefits of rice water—in an interview, he proclaimed that after cleaning rice in Korea, you clean your face with the water.
If your skin has been feeling dry and irritated, you would do well to follow his words. Rice water is packed with essential nutrients and is known to soothe inflamed skin with its anti-inflammatory properties. Whether used as a cleanser or soaked in a cotton pad to be applied as a face mask, rice water can help your skin feel smoother and more supple to the touch.
If you have been looking for the confidence to go bare-faced, it helps to borrow from Shuhua’s bag of tricks. The rosy-faced (G)I-DLE member is known for her pared-back approach to skincare and makeup—just a cleanser, toner, essence, moisturiser and lip balm will suffice, thank you. However, she does like to indulge her skin with a face mist all day to stay fresh and hydrated.
Beyond pepping up your skin during sweltering days, face mists are also a handy ally to ensure that your skin’s hydration is always on point. The quick boost of moisture can revive skin that has been dehydrated after hours of sitting in air-conditioned rooms, while also improving the absorption of other skincare products.
