Korean skincare routine + best products for oily skin, by blueyoobin on YouTube. 4 min 50 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 50 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with a deep cleanse. Use a gentle foaming cleanser and massage it over damp skin for about 30 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water. Do not scrub hard or wash more than twice a day.
Once or twice a week, add a clay mask or a peeling gel to clear pores and lift dead skin. Leave the mask on for about 10 minutes, then rinse. Skip it on days your skin feels tight or irritated.
Sweep a alcohol-free toner over your face with your hands or a cotton pad. Choose one with ingredients like heartleaf or green tea to calm redness and prep your skin for the next layers.
Press a few drops of lightweight serum into your skin. For oil control, look for niacinamide. For redness and blemishes, a cica or tea tree ampoule works well.
Finish with a small amount of gel or water-cream moisturizer. Even oily skin needs moisture, and skipping this step can make your skin produce more oil to compensate.
In the morning, apply sunscreen as your last step. Pick a no-sebum or gel formula and use two finger lengths for your whole face.
Work on your habits too. Change your pillowcase often, drink water, and keep your hands off your face to reduce breakouts and shine.
Tips and common mistakes
Patch test any new serum or peeling product on your jaw for two days before using it on your whole face.
Layer thin products first and thicker ones last, and wait about a minute between each so they absorb.
Over-washing strips your skin and can make it greasier, so keep cleansing to morning and night.
Blot excess oil with a clean sheet rather than powdering over it again and again.
Questions
Do I need all these steps every day?
No. Cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen are the basics. Add toner and serum when you have time, and use masks or peels only once or twice a week.
Can oily skin use a moisturizer?
Yes. Choose a gel or water-based cream rather than a heavy one. Moisturizer helps balance your skin and can reduce the greasy feeling later in the day.
How long before I see results?
Give a new routine about four to six weeks. Change one product at a time so you can tell what is helping and what is not.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
