March 6, 2023

Korean Celebrity Skincare Secrets: Beauty Tips to Flawless Skin

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Looking at Korean celebrities on screen, you may think good genes, luxury products, great dermatologists, and million-dollar facial treatments are to be thanked for their beautiful skin and overall beauty. Yes, I think they sound all correct.

But on the other hand, it probably helps to check out Korean actress and actor skincare and beauty tips; some of them may work for you. Just remember that the right one depends on your skin type, the weather where you live, and whether you wear thick makeup. For example, if you have sensitive skin and tend to wear light makeup, the chance is that you don't use Suzy's 424 cleaning method frequently. Those in humid countries deem applying moisturizing masks daily as unnecessary. To remove dead skin cells, you may not prefer the idea of putting milk on your face like some celebrities - which seems superficially plausible to some people. Rather, purchasing a formulated AHA product is likely the way to go.

B1A4’s Baro: Healthy diet

What this means: Avoiding oily items (for example fried food).
Benefits: Preventing acne breakouts.

Actress Chun Yi Seul: Making use of kelp

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What this means: At the end of the cleansing step, rub the kelp soaked in water on the face. Next, rinse her face with lukewarm water.
Benefits: Anti-oxidant (protecting the skin against UVA rays) and anti-inflammatory

Choi Ji-woo: Paying close attention to a basic skincare regime

What this means:
- Cleansing her face properly. Washing the face thoroughly even when she doesn't wear makeup.
- Vinegar cleansing: Rinsing her face after using her standard cleanser, followed with three to four drops of vinegar.
- Moisturizing her skin properly.
- Applying face masks (once or twice per week).
- Lower body (the lower half of the body - up to the belly button) bathing with rice wine (Cheongju - 청주)
Benefits:
- Keeping pores clean.
- Vinegar's acidic component helps balance the pH level of the skin.
- Keeping the skin moist.
- Evening out the skin tone.
- Boosting blood flow to detoxify and relieve skin from muscular tension.

Big Bang's Daesung: Cleansing involves washing hands thoroughly.

What this means: Scrubbing his hands for a few minutes before starting his skincare routine.
Benefits: Ensuring that impurities and bacteria in his hands don't transfer to his facial skin.

Actress Go Hyun-Jung: Masking, washing face, and treating breakouts the right way

What this means:
- Following a two-step mask routine weekly. First, prepare and prime the skin with a mask booster. Then, use a serum-soaked sheet mask.
- Cleansing the nose and forehead area (T-zone that is oiler) first, followed by the cheeks (U-zone that tends to be drier).
- Applying the cleansing lotion on her face according to the direction of the fine hairs but cleansing or rubbing the face against the direction of the hairs.
- Bathing pimples with salted, lukewarm water.
Benefits:
- Ensuring skin nourishment.
- Making sure that you leave the cleanser on the drier area for a short time.
- For the best cleansing results.
- Helping sanitize pimples and reducing inflammation.

Actress Gong Hyo-jin: Paying extra attention to the eye area

What this means:
- Putting cotton soaked in water in the freezer for a while, followed by placing them under her eyes.
- Matching subtle nude lips with her dramatic eye makeup.
- Practicing pilates and total body resistance exercise (TRX) with power plates.
Benefits:
- Closing the pores.
- Not being over the top.
- Promoting healthy blood flow to the skin.

Actress Ha Ji-won: Drinking honey lemon soju, not letting the skin be dry for over 3 seconds

What this means:
- Using quality hydrating products (for instance, using a jelly mask pack once she's washed her face)
- Keeping a face mist spray in the bathroom for use right after her shower.
- Not drying her face with a towel given its rough texture.
- Cold showers (water temperature: below 20°C).
- Drinking honey lemon soju (made of the distilled beverage soju, one spoon of honey, three lemons, and some soda water).
Benefits:
- Applying a moisturizer after showering helps seal in the skin moisture for healthy and glowing skin.
- Not being harsh on her skin.
- Being good for the body and mind.
- Her gorgeous skin tone is attributed to drinking this soju.

Secret’s Han Sunhwa: Exfoliating with bean powder

What this means: Applying the mixture of bean powder and milk on the face.
Benefits: Removing dead skin and keeping pores clean.

SF9's Hwi Young: Don't dry off

What this means: For those with dry skin, don't dry off after washing your face. Let the skin stay sample while applying toner and moisturizer.
Benefits: Helping lock in moisture and soothing skin.

Model Irene Kim: Using cotton swabs

What this means: After a hot shower, soak the swab with a face mist or toner (that contains ingredients such as tea tree oil or witch hazel) and put it onto the affected area.
Benefits: Reducing inflammation and soothing down pimples.

Versatile entertainer IU: Drinking lots of water

What this means: Drinking at least four liters of water a day.
Benefits: Staying hydrated and getting clearer skin.

Actress Jang Na-ra: 4-step, 10-minute skincare regime

What this means:
- Massaging the chin upwards using the fist.
- Pulling down the top part of the lip with her fist, then pushing the skin outward using the second joint of fingers.
- With the side of her pinkies, gently massaging the side of her nose.
- Pressing the spot where the eyebrow bone gives way three times. After that, pressing along the eyebrow with her fist.
Benefits: Improving the appearance and health of your face.

Former SNSD member Jessica Jung: Doing skincare religiously

What this means:
- Having a daily and nightly routine, without fail.
- "Heating" up her skincare products after application. In other words, rub her palms together to generate some heat and hold them over her face, which has the same concept as steaming but offers more convenience.
Benefits:
- Gaining cumulative results.
- Enabling skin cells to absorb skincare products better.

Dreamcatcher's JiU: Using the potato

What this means: Using potato sheet masks when it's hot outside.
Benefits: Soothing and brightening skin.

Actress Jun Ji-Hyun: Tricks on facial cleansing and mask

What this means:
- Meticulous cleansing: First, use lukewarm water to wash the face, followed by slathering on the cleanser (without rubbing it on too long). Then, use cold water to rinse the face.
- Post cleaning: Tapping face gently with fingertips.
- Soaking a paper towel in a mixture of toner, wine, and lemon juice. However, considering your skin type and doing a patch test before you try are recommended.
Benefits:
- Keeping pores clean while not irritating the skin.
- Promoting blood flow.
- Clarifying and helping skin fight signs of aging.

Actress Jung Ryeo-won: Letting skin breathe & Understanding your body

What this means:
- Going barefaced on days when she doesn't have filming.
- Preferring moist lipstick as her lips are usually dry.
Benefits: Healthy skin

Red Velvet’s Kang Seulgi: Consistency is key

What this means: Going with products and routines that fit her skin rather than trying everything famous.
Benefits: Helping balance the skin.

Actress Kim Tae-hee: Always vigilant about taking care of her skin

What this means:
- Extra particular about ingredients used in beauty products. Making sure that there aren't any strong scents or harmful ingredients to her skin and hair.
- Getting treated by dermatologists before filming if she feels like her skin's breaking out.
- Applying masks or lots of moisturizing cream before going to bed if her skin feels dry.
- Lightly apply lotion only if she feels like she's getting blemishes.
Benefits: Helping keep the skin looking its best.

Former F(x) member Krystal: Taking care of the inside & Never skipping removing makeup

What this means:
- Removing all the makeup and putting on lots of moisturizing cream before going to sleep.
- Drinking a lot of water.
- Working out as much as she can.
Benefits: Healthy skin from the inside out.

Lee Min-jung: Using a mist-type cleanser

What this means:
- Spraying cleansing mist on the face and waiting until the makeup comes up (usually one minute).
- Then, use lukewarm water to rinse her face.
Benefits:
- Avoid using hands while cleansing.
- Slowing down aging.

Super Junior's Leeteuk: Extensive 5-step cleansing method

What this means: A makeup remover → Cleansing oil → Foam cleanser (combined with a facial sponge) → Clarisonic → An essence and moisturizer.
Benefits: Deep cleaning

Girl’s Day's Minah: Tomato diet

What this means: Eating cooked tomatoes.
Benefits: Helping improve skin.

Actor Nam Joo-hyuk: The importance of sunscreen

What this means: Wearing SPF daily.
Benefits: Helping prevent redness, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles.

Actress Oh Yeon Seo: Inside-out beauty

What this means:
- Eating right and exercising regularly
- Following a skincare routine advocated by Koreans, including sheet masks.
Benefits:
- Maintaining a strong core and immune system.
- Keeping the skin healthy.

Actress Park Min-young: Pampering skin with masks

What this means: Using up to two to three face masks a day when filming (i.e., when she has makeup for many hours).
Benefits: Maintaining healthy and plump skin.

Actress Park Shin-Hye: Religious about masking

What this means: Applying a mask (moisturizing mask, I guess) every day, particularly when she is subjected to harsher environmental elements.
Benefits: Keeping her skin hydrated and looking less fatigued.

Actor Park Seo Joon: Masking

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What this means: Treating his face to one sheet mask daily.
Benefits: Helping get his age-defying glow.

Famous Korean celebrities like Park Seo Joon, Lee Min Ho, and Jung Eun-Chae: LED mask

What this means: Using a LED light therapy mask known to offer a non-invasive treatment.
Benefits: Entering the skin’s layers to improve it.

Actress Park Soo-jin: Egg white face wash

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What this means:
- First, use a cleansing cream (preferably one that helps remove keratin) on the entire face, followed by heating the makeup with her hands. After massaging the face gently and cleaning the makeup, wash her face with water.
- Second, deep cleanse the face with a bubble cleanser. Release her fingertips and scrub up to the pores gently to decrease the irritation. Use lukewarm water, then cold water to rinse her face.
- Third, apply foam from a soap made of egg whites on the face. After five minutes, rinse the face with lukewarm water and then cold water.
Benefits: Tightening face skin, shrinking pores, and creating a healthy glow.

SNSD's Seohyun: Relying on facial oil

What this means: Applying facial oil following her cleansing routine.
Benefits: Sealing in moisture and keeping her skin glowing.

Actress Song Hye-Kyo: Incorporating occasional application of homemade masks and a healthier diet into a lifestyle

What this means:
- Applying the mixture of honey (a spoonful) and the whites of one egg.
- Mixing honey with water (1:2 ratio).
- Warming up raw milk and pouring it on her face as the last cleaning routine step.
- A low-sodium diet and regular exercise.
- Giving the skin enough rest (e.g., not wearing makeup when possible).
Benefits: For clean, healthy, and baby-soft skin.

Secret's Song Ji-Eun: Drinking lots of water

What this means: Drinking three to four liters of water daily.
Benefits: Hydrating internally and keeping skin glistening.

Actress Song Ji-Hyo: Minimalist routine focusing on the basics

What this means:
- Sleeping a lot.
- Getting her cleansing steps right.
- Using little makeup.
Benefits: Contributing to her great skin.

Actor Song Joong-Ki: Washing and masking properly

What this means:
- Washing his face with milk as part of his nightly skincare routine.
- Use sheet masks often (at least once a day) but wear them for no more than 20 minutes.
Benefits:
- For fair and smooth-looking skin.
- Keeping the mask from drying and taking away the moisture from the skin.

Actress Son Ye Jin: A fuss-free approach to skincare

What this means:
- Using fewer steps (one to two crucial steps - face masks, then a secure, rather than 10) to hydrate her oily skin.
- Washing her face with cleanser every morning as her skin is oily.
- Bring face sheet masks when she travels.
- Using cucumber eye masks.
Benefits:
- Good skincare regime for oily skin
- Soothing puffiness and reducing dark circles under the eyes.

INFINITE’s Sungyeol: Healthy diet

What this means: Consuming lettuce concentrate
Benefits: Keeping his skin healthy.

Actress/Singer Suzy: Intensive 424 cleaning regime

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What this means: Removing makeup with oil for four minutes, then two minutes of foaming cleanser, and followed up four minutes of rinsing with water.
Benefits: Ensure that your face is clean of makeup and dirt, which prevents acne.

SNSD's Taeyeon: Moisturizing well

What this means:
- Those who are dealing with dry skin can put a moisturizing cream on the damp face after the cleaning.
- Skipping toners and going straight to using essence.
Benefits:
- The cream seals in any existing moisture for optimal hydration.
- With their concentrated ingredients, essences pack a punch.

BTS's V: Travel beauty

What this means: Using toner to dampen cotton pads and putting on lotion twice as much during long-haul flights.
Benefits: Staying hydrated and fresh.

SF9's Young Bin: Beauty sleep

What this means: Going to bed at a scheduled time to get sufficient sleep.
Benefits: Helping boost collagen known as the most abundant protein in the body.

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