The Balance Edit | 5-Step Korean Skincare Routine for Combination Skin

Skin that is shiny in one place and tight in another is hard to shop for. Rich creams feel heavy, and skipping moisturiser leaves it worse. Light layers are easier to live with. The Balance Edit is five full-size Korean skincare products for combination, normal or oilier skin, with a printed AM/PM Blueprint Card showing what to use and when. A Water Gel instead of a cream. A Sun Serum instead of a creamy sunscreen. A cleansing oil is included for days you've worn sunscreen or makeup. No retinoids. What's inside Five full-size products. Not minis. Not samples. CLEANSE, when you have worn SPF or makeup Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil Unscented 150 ml Melts sunscreen and makeup, then rinses milky. Contains macadamia seed oil (a nut oil). Our store lists it as Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil; Haruharu have renamed it, so your bottle may use either name. CLEANSE Etude SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser 150 ml A pump-foam cleanser with panthenol and madecassoside. Mild, fragrance-free and easy to rinse. TONE Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 200 ml A watery toner with deep sea water and panthenol, plus protease, an exfoliating enzyme. MOISTURISE Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel 100 ml A light gel moisturiser with red bean extract and peptides. PROTECT, mornings SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 50 ml A serum-like daily sunscreen with centella and hyaluronic acid. SKIN1004 describe it as leaving no white cast. Your routine MORNING Whip cleanser → Toner → Water Gel → Sun Serum EVENING Oil (only if you wore SPF or makeup) → Whip Cleanser → Toner → Water Gel Your printed AM/PM Blueprint Card shows both on one page, so you don't have to remember it. Why it stays light The idea is simple: nothing heavy on skin that is already shiny in places. That is why the first two steps are a mild foam cleanser and a watery toner, so the Water Gel and Sun Serum are not sitting on anything rich. How to start You don't have to switch everything at once. Patch test first, then introduce the products one at a time over the first week or two. What to expect Look for skin that feels comfortable through the day: not tight, not heavy. The Water Gel is light, and the Sun Serum finishes dewy and non-greasy rather than matte. Give it a few weeks of consistent use and pay attention to how your own skin responds. Best for Combination, normal or oilier skinSkin that prefers gels and light texturesNormal to oily skin that likes a fresh finish (a starting point, not a strict rule)Not ideal if Your skin is very dry or tight and wants a richer cream: look at The Comfort Edit.You have a nut allergy: the cleansing oil contains macadamia seed oil. Check its ingredient list and ask your doctor or pharmacist before using it.You avoid wheat-derived ingredients: the Sun Serum contains wheat sprout extract.You prefer silicone-free formulas: the Water Gel contains silicones.You want a matte finish: the Sun Serum leaves a dewy one.Your skin is stinging, burning or very reactive right now.Good to know The toner contains protease, an exfoliating enzyme. The Sun Serum uses chemical filters and is not labelled water-resistant. Patch test new products. Full ingredient lists are on each product page, linked in the Ingredients section. If it doesn't suit your skin Our Returns Policy explains how returns work. The maths Bought separately: £81.89. The Balance Edit: £69.99. You save £11.90. Not sure which edit? The Comfort Edit is for dry or tight-feeling skin. The Radiance Edit is a targeted routine with a retinal serum for uneven-looking tone or dark marks. Skin type is a starting point, not a rule. Message us and we will help you choose.