The Secret to
Maxing Out Your Face Wash

The famed multi-step Korean beauty routine may result in serious skin envy but we get it, some days you just don’t have the energy to do it all. On days when washing alone is victory, consider taking a few more seconds to amp up your routine. Rather than letting the active ingredients in your cleansers go down the drain asap, have them work double duty by extending the amount of time you leave it on. Here are some of our favorite cleansers that you can also hack as a mask:

For Dry Skin- A base of organic cold pressed coconut oil in this Aromatica cleansing oil removes makeup without stripping skin. It’s formulated with calming lavender and almond oil along with omega-3’s known to help with aging. Allow the oil to remain on the skin for one minute, the extra hydration will boost moisture and improve the barrier function of the skin.

For Oily Skin– The best selling soap in Korea, Magic Stone has also set the internet ablaze. The dense herbal bar creates a rich lather that removes makeup and grime. While some foaming formulas can leave skin overly tight, the addition of grapeseed oil and hyaluronic acid here prevents dryness. Massage the soap over your complexion and allow it to penetrate for an extra thirty seconds when you feel breakouts coming on.

For Normal/ Combination Skin– it can be hard to find the perfect balance between clean but not squeaky clean. Koh Gen Do Oriental Plant Soap gently cleanses an oily T-Zone without stripping cheeks dry. Let the suds sink in for half a minute to let the blend of squalane, shea butter, and jojoba oil add light moisture.