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The K Skin Aura blog

Korean Skincare, Explained

Honest, practical guides to Korean skincare, written by Mari.
  • 10 min read

Does your skincare routine need to change for winter? Not automatically. What to adjust first if your skin feels tight, dry or irritated, and what you can keep exactly the same.

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  • 15 min read

Toner, essence, serum, ampoule: which steps does a routine actually need? Where the 10-step idea came from, how to tell core steps from optional ones, and why every product should have a reason to be there.

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  • 11 min read

If you only wear sunscreen, do you need two cleansers? When an oil or balm first earns its place, when one gentle cleanse is enough, and the easy test for telling the difference.

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A simple Korean skincare routine for over 50s, and what changes if dryness, fine lines, dark spots or sensitivity is your main concern.

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  • 12 min read

Starting a retinal or retinol after 40 with sensitive skin? A week-by-week plan, what's normal in the first weeks, and when to stop.

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  • 10 min read

You don't need ten steps. The four jobs I'd start with, what each product does, and who the START HERE set is and isn't for.

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