5 K-Beauty Trends to Amp Up Your Skin-Care Routine

Korean beauty is renowned for its innovative approach to skincare, and there are five exciting trends emerging from the region that you can incorporate into your routine. I spoke with Dr. Christine Hall, a top aesthetic doctor and K-beauty expert, to uncover the latest ingredients, routines, and rituals hailing from Korea.

Fermented ingredients are a staple in Korean skincare. These ingredients undergo a fermentation process that makes them up to four times more potent than in their original state. Fermented ingredients such as red rice, lactic and glycolic acid can nourish and hydrate the skin.

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The 12-step skincare routine that Korea is famous for is becoming less popular. Instead, the trend is towards skip-care, which involves using products that combine multiple active ingredients to simplify the routine while still delivering results. Step hybrid formulas such as Tatcha's Vitamin C formula combine different active ingredients like vitamin C and fruit acids in one formula.

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Waterless beauty is a recent trend in Korea that focuses on using products with minimal water. These products often come in powder format or oils and contain more efficacious ingredients than those with filler.

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Blue light protection is a big concern in Korea, which has led to the development of double SPF. This technique involves applying two different sunscreens to the skin for maximum protection against blue light, with the second layer often coming in the form of makeup.

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