Facialist-built · Hand-picked

    Routines, decoded.

    We've taken the guesswork out of K-beauty and J-beauty. Five hand-picked routines, built by working facialists — pick the one that matches your skin, shop the steps, follow the order.

    K-beauty · 5 steps

    Glass-skin glow
    The cult Korean 5-step.

    The hero K-beauty routine — built around layered hydration, calming actives and a final-step glow. Best for normal/combination skin chasing that lit-from-within finish.

    1. 1. Cleanse
      Low-pH gel cleanser
      COSRX
      Strips nothing, calms everything.
    2. 2. Tone
      Glow Deep Serum
      Beauty of Joseon
      Rice + alpha arbutin for instant radiance.
    3. 3. Treat
      Snail 96 Mucin Essence
      COSRX
      Hydration + barrier repair in one.
    4. 4. Moisturise
      Madagascar Centella Ampoule
      Skin1004
      Calms redness, locks in water.
    5. 5. Protect
      Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50
      Beauty of Joseon
      The cosmetically perfect daily SPF.
    Hybrid · 5 steps

    Sensitive & reactive
    Less is more.

    If your skin reacts to most things — heat, wind, new products — start here. Fragrance-free, minimal-ingredient formulas chosen to rebuild the barrier and quiet redness.

    1. 1. Cleanse
      Cream cleanser
      Skin1004
      Centella-based, never tight.
    2. 2. Hydrate
      Gokujyun Hyaluronic Lotion
      Hada Labo
      Five-type HA, no fragrance.
    3. 3. Calm
      Madagascar Centella Ampoule
      Skin1004
      Single-source centella to reduce redness.
    4. 4. Moisturise
      Comfort Zone Sublime Skin
      Comfort Zone
      Ceramide-rich barrier repair.
    5. 5. Protect
      Daily SPF50
      Bioré
      Lightweight Japanese SPF, no white cast.
    Hybrid · 5 steps

    Anti-ageing (pro)
    Clinical, not cosmetic.

    The routine our facialists recommend after PCA peels and microneedling. Clinical-grade peptides and retinoids, layered with luxury J-beauty essence.

    1. 1. Cleanse
      Creamy Cleanser
      PCA Skin
      Gentle, pH-balanced.
    2. 2. Essence
      Facial Treatment Essence
      SK-II
      Pitera — 90% of the bottle.
    3. 3. Peptides
      Peptide Serum
      Genosys
      Growth-factor-led firming.
    4. 4. Moisturise
      Hyaluronic Cream
      PCA Skin
      Time-released hydration.
    5. 5. Protect
      Weightless Protection SPF45
      PCA Skin
      Antioxidant + broad-spectrum daily.
    J-beauty · 4 steps

    J-beauty minimalist
    Four bottles. Done.

    The Tokyo-shelf approach: a handful of fragrance-free Japanese classics, each earning its place. Best for low-maintenance routines and balanced skin.

    1. 1. Cleanse
      Foaming Wash
      Bioré
      Daily-use Japanese classic.
    2. 2. Lotion
      Gokujyun Premium Lotion
      Hada Labo
      The HA reference standard.
    3. 3. Essence
      Facial Treatment Essence
      SK-II
      Pitera, the original.
    4. 4. Protect
      UV Aqua Rich SPF50
      Bioré
      World's lightest SPF, full stop.
    K-beauty · 5 steps

    Acne & breakouts
    Treat without stripping.

    Active spots and clogged pores need balance — actives that clarify, but barrier care that prevents the post-acne flare. The K-beauty approach to clear skin.

    1. 1. Cleanse
      Salicylic Daily Gentle Cleanser
      COSRX
      BHA, daily-use strength.
    2. 2. Tone
      BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
      COSRX
      Decongests pores overnight.
    3. 3. Calm
      Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
      Skin1004
      Soothes the actives, prevents redness.
    4. 4. Spot treat
      Acne Pimple Master Patches
      COSRX
      The cult patch, for active spots.
    5. 5. Protect
      Relief Sun SPF50
      Beauty of Joseon
      Won't clog, won't sting.

    Not sure which routine is yours?

    Book a 30-minute facialist consultation in Ranelagh or Blackrock — we'll build a routine around your skin, from the products on this shop.

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