One of the leading country when it comes to makeup and skin care is South Korea. You’ll notice that most Koreans have flawless and healthy skin. All over the world, people are curious about the different skin care routine famous these Korean celebrities are doing to attain their porcelain look.
Koreans spend a lot of time, effort and money into making their skin as flawless as it can be. The Korean approach to cosmetics and makeup tends to be different than the rest of the world. The cosmetic and skin care product they produce are the most technologically advances. They also take to account that the product you use should nourish and protect your skin while it covers up any imperfection. They also believe that the application is key to making any product work to its advantage. They have devised different techniques to enhance the effects of your cosmetics and skin care products.
We’ve compiled some of the best kept Korean beauty secrets that you need to know. Read on below to know more.
Hydrating Foundation
The dewy and natural looking skin is the main trend when it comes to Korean makeup. You can recreate this look by mixing two parts oil free foundation and one part hydrating serum to create a hydrating foundation. Start by cleaning off your face and patting it dry completely. Mist your face with a little bit of mineral water spray and spritz in the hydrating foundation all over the face. Take your foundation brush and start spreading the product evenly. Hold your brush in a fifteen degree angle pointing down. This will help the foundation to stick onto the skin and not create patches. Apply your foundation on the direction of your facial hair growth to get that smooth finish. Finish everything off by lightly spraying skin mist and mineral water spray. Wait for everything to set before applying the rest of your makeup.
Raw Honey
One of the most beneficial natural ingredients you can use in your face is honey and Koreans make the most of it. Honey can help tighten the skin, reduce blemishes, moisturize the skin and so much more. To get flawless skin, try to use a honey facial mask at least once a week. Apply raw honey on the entire face and massage for a minute. Leave the mask on for five minutes and wash it off with a gentle cleanser. Perform your regular skin care routine and add your serum just before the moisturizer to lock in the benefits of the honey mask. You can now apply your foundation. Mix in, one is to four repairing balm with your foundation if you suffer from blemishes and skin irritation. Apply this using a stippling and circular motion.
The Routine
The way you apply your skin care products can help or reduce the effects. Korea has devised the best ways to apply each product for optimum result. Apply gel moisturizer all over your face and slightly tapping it onto the skin to help with absorption. Apply primer on the outer areas of your face such as the jaw line and forehead and spread it lightly on the inner area. Pore diminishing balm should be applied in the section of the face with larger pores. Use a cotton swab and apply in a circular motion. Wait for everything to set and dry before continuing with your makeup. Apply your foundation all over. If you prefer to use matte foundation, make sure to use a damp sponge for application. This will help give you the coverage you need without making it appear dry and cake-y. Finish everything off with a setting
spray or hydrating spray. If you have problems with your pores, apply concealing balm on top to reduce the appearance of large pores.
Face Packs
Korean face packs are some of the best and well tested products in the market. Face masks can help cleanse, nourish and moisturize the skin. Using this product regularly can help reduce any blemishes, hydrate the skin, reduce puffiness and more. Korean celebrities often use one pack a day or more to help give them their glowing skin.
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