Korean Skincare Routine for Acne-prone Skin

One of our most requested skincare routines! K-Beauty is known for their gentle yet effective formulas, even for treating acne. If you’re a beginner and have acne-prone skin, we have the perfect routine for you (without damaging your skin barrier).
Step 1: BEAUTY OF JOSEON Radiance Cleansing Balm (100ml)
Step 2: ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturising Cleanser (150ml)
Step 3: SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner (150ml)
Step 4: COSRX Full Fit Propolis Light Ampoule (30ml)
Alternative: BEAUTY OF JOSEON Glow Serum (30ml)
Step 5: SOME BY MI AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream (60g)
Step 6: ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ (50ml)
Stitched @skinbysodhi video on Instagram🥰
Products available at www.skincupid.co.uk

[@angeltabot3932]

If you're just starting with skincare all you need to have is cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen that's it.

[@saarakamali992]

Agreed

[@M.Swigglez]

@@saarakamali992some cleansers are too drying and some are not enough so double cleansing is great

[@AnjaliSingh-0304]

Nope didn't work for me ,I had to incorporate salicylic and niacinamide treatments for my acne to go

[@98aishya]

Depends on skin tho,mine is oily the basic routine doesn't do much to reduce oil and sebum, prevent acne

[@angeltabot3932]

@@98aishya I'm oily too but I'm saying when you're when just 'starting' because you don't know your skin well enough to buy products with actives.

[@ninasuperbass]

Korean skincare literally SAVED my skin. thank you Korean wave and Shopee from Brazil

[@Reeaktme]

Agreed shopee from Philippines.

[@Taexely25]

Which brand you use

[@YeonjunmaterialGwOrL]

Me thinking about skz’s ad on shopee😂

[@NitinShoudhary]

These are a few things I do which have helped me achieve skin free from acne and glowing all day. - Use a mild face cleanser that eliminates excess oil and cleanses your skin well. I suggest littlleextra rriiceberry face cleanser only as it balances the skin pH as well. - Eat a healthy diet. Stay away from oily, junk, and spicy foods. Choose vegetables, fruits, and foods rich in vitamins C, E, A, antioxidants, and minerals. - Exercise aids clean impurities, so make sure to exercise regularly to cleanse your whole body. - Stay away from touching your face often coz our hands are generally full of germs that can cause acne when they touch the face. - Weekly, use an oil or serum for a face massage to improve circulation. - Once or twice a week, do a cleanup routine: cleansing, steaming, scrubbing, use a mask, and rub 2-3 ice cubes. - Clean your brushes and other items you use because they can host germs that can cause pimples when they come into contact with your skin.

[@pallaviworld4781]

Rice berry face wash matched my skin perfectly. I have been testing various face wash but it took me so long to get the correct face wash for my skin.

[@Arunhoonmain371]

I am simply obsessed with this Rice Berry face wash and face serum.

[@ProbirKarmakar-c1r]

Yea another person promoting little berry or whatever it is😂

[@penguinn807]

I have been using k-skincare for 6 years now. It saved my oily skin. Previously dermatologists told me there was nothing I could do. I have glass skin thanks to it. I currently use that toner (amazing) & have used that first serum! This is your sign if you’ve been wondering about k-beauty/skin !!! I will NEVER use anything else, seriously

[@skincupid]

Thanks for sharing your journey with K-Beauty!! We love it too!

[@marlenemarquez9805]

Hey 👋 can you tell me what products you use please i have oily acne sensitive prone skin

[@orkidegokhan71]

Did you use the toner every day or once a week?

[@orkidegokhan71]

@@nicaragua1861 omgg thanks for the response i m gonna try it too

[@penguinn807]

@@marlenemarquez9805 cosRX low ph good morning cleanser, naturium niacinamide serum 12% + zinc, Hanskin pore cleansing oil [PHA] (the BHA one is great too), Klairs freshly juiced vitamin C drop, Benton Aloe soothing gel, Clean It Zero cleansing balm purifying, Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30days toner, Acwell Licorice pH balancing toner, Neogen Green Tea Real Fresh Foam cleanser, Tony Moly Wonder Rice smoothing toner, Klairs supple preparation toner, & CosRx advanced snail mucin essence. These are some of my favorites. Please be careful, do research so you aren’t mixing ingredients that will irritate your skin. Some of these can be intense & it’s likely your skin will purge while getting used to them.

[@fi0nne]

i always tell people when coming into korean skincare relm, research and try!! there are SO MANY GOOD STUFFS around that you might not know what suits your skin! my skin used to have alot of white bumps around my T zone and my cheeks are sensitive + red, KOREAN SKINCARE REALLY CHANGE MY LIFE.

[@skincupid]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey❤️

[@Nohablogringo-]

Anything you think will work for combo skin and acne?

[@ifyoudontlovebtsthendontwa1426]

@@Nohablogringo- same question

[@_angiartz_4191]

My first moisturizer was actually that Some By Mi moisturizer and it was great at first. but after a month it made my skin feel hot and burn that I couldn’t even sleep. This could be becuase I was using salicylic cleanser and Tretinion, listen I was desperate to get rid of my acne. So def be careful, patient and don’t use all acne fighting products in your routine.

[@skincupid]

What a great advice! As annoying as acne is, it does take a lot of patience and finding the right combinations especially when on Tretinoin. Thank you so much for sharing❤️

[@Reeaktme]

SomebyMi retinol eyecream has burn feeling around eye area. So I just use it on my Face and there is no burn feeling. I just uae Hyaluronic eye cream.

[@BigRiceEnergy]

That happened with me, too, but with their toner. Burned my skin and it took more than a week for my skin to heal. I had to keep slathering aloe vera on my face to get some relief from the pain.

[@howcomeunevergothere9]

Some by Mi aha bha pha products are too harsh for me to use every day I use the rover a few times a week and that’s it

[@howcomeunevergothere9]

@@BigRiceEnergyme too!

[@Reeaktme]

Mine: bha cleanser, Glycolic toner, niacinamide toner serum, cosrx propolis toner serum and glow monster centella asciatica toner serum as final layer. As acne prone skin. I dont use heavy cream. My moisturizer is always light or emulsion(combi of serum and cream).

[@John_232]

You acne cleared up?

[@Reeaktme]

@@John_232 yesssss!!! but still prone to pimple. Like 1 pimple a Month is not bad right? Change your pillow cover atkeast once or twice a week if you are busy. 🇵🇭

[@John_232]

@@Reeaktme hey I have a question !! My skin used to be smooth like butter But after 8-9 months I got textures, not like comedones. When I look very closely to the mirror there are micro bumps all over the face, Any guess what that could be !?? And yea I wasn't having that kind of micro bumps earlier

[@Reeaktme]

@@John_232 microbumps, based on Dermatologist I listened yesterday, Small bumps or microbumps is also part of an Acne.

[@John_232]

@@Reeaktme where you listened?

[@alivakashfia775]

Can you please make a video on a full Korean skincare for dry+acne prone skin?

[@kaleyfaulkner3046]

Her voice is so soothing to me, for some reason... I could listen to her talk all day, so proper, yet so relaxing... I'd believe anything she says bc of the sound of her voice !! 🥰🥹💯🗣️👂

[@anjalikarmakar6238]

I have used a lot of skincare since my breakouts in 2020. I realised that using sunscreen during the day and spot treatment at night worked wonders. Nothing more. Nothing less.

[@nawalstyles6859]

Some by mi 30 days miracle line is just the best ever !

[@denissecam1075]

FYI people AHA, retinol, and other actives dont mix you will irrate your skin instead use them on alternative nights. Also use them all on dry skin. Hydrating products go on damp skin

[@catcat238]

I will fall asleep midway through the skin routine 😂😅

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

😂😂I often do six steps, it is faster than you think it is

[@Soldrakenn]

I'm finally using the snail mucus serum and my skin havent looked this good since I was 12. And I'm 30+.... I would love a routine for reeeally sensitive acne prone skin, I get hormonal acne but also acne from using products that irritated my skin, so that's really damaging..

[@meganmckay8115]

I have extremely sensitive skin it took me years to find products I could use that don’t irritate my skin or cause acne here’s my routine Morning : Cerave foaming facial cleanser Innisfree green tea toner The ordinary squalene (plant derivative that mimics skins natural oils) Cosrx all in one snail cream Evening: Anua heartleaf oil cleanser Cerave foaming facial cleanser Cosrx snail cream Cerave retinol serum (every other day- start with more time in between uses as this can be irritating but has been the only thing to clear my acne completely) The ordinary squalene The ordinary rosehip oil My skin has never been more clear, not a single wrinkle and I get zero redness or irritation from these products it took me forever to find a cleanser and moisturizer that didn’t make my skin burn so hopefully this helps !

[@meganmckay8115]

And obviously sunscreen when necessary

[@shoxrux_rahmatullaev]

1) benzoyl peroxide cleanser 2) Adapalene gel 0.1% 3) moisturizer 4) sunscreen

[@hikariiteza348]

I thought Adapalene is only for the night routine. It's the same with tretinoin and retinol right? I mean they all are retinoids, so they only can be used at night. Enlighten me on this, please...

[@hannahrepollo]

@@hikariiteza348yes, it’s better to use retinols at night. and you have to make sure you wear sunscreen the next day.

[@kimkardashianlostearring5277]

@@hikariiteza348yeah adapalene is only for the night time

[@YerlenysGonzales]

I will suggest to also add a salicylic acid cleanser alternate the benzo and salicylic

[@umaimasiddiqui7376]

For my textured and forehead acne.. Cosrx snail mucin essence Worked wonderfully i was surprised it can without using any Aha bha pha in routine

[@Cutiepatotie628]

Some by mi toner was working like magic on my skin. But i couldn't use it for long as I had the sample bottle and i don't have the money to buy more since it's out of my budget 😭

[@apoorvasingh3986]

I just kept of googling price while she explained and ny mind was blown Noting is under 1000 rupees

[@sonamibasnet5111]

Sane

[@ceruleanprince7139]

I think it’s pretty affordable. It’s about $14 on Amazon for 5.07 ounces. It’s definitely a lot cheaper than those serums.

[@habungangkha6080]

As an acneprone skin type i approve that isntree watery sun gel suncreen is the best sunscreen for acne prone skin ...:)

[@nsbr6]

Ur skin is great

[@saimasiddika-j3g]

PLEASE MAKE A SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR TEENAGERS

[@snowminL485]

Toner by some by me os the best obe, such a WinWin... Highly recommended, it's helped too much

[@lucindaroman330]

I tried that some by mi aha bha pha miracle cream and it broke out in pimples way more than my normal pimple breakouts. I have acne prone skin and I don’t know what went wrong but after two weeks I had to stop using it. I cleared up after I stopped using it. The texture is good and it’s lightweight though

[@lamiamahammedi1980]

I used beauty of joseon serum niacinamide and she's so right k beauty is the best ❤ I live in France and this kinda issue cuz it takes so long to arrive 😢😢😢

[@ArubiYT]

At this point her hands are glowier that her face😂😂😂 👇🏻

[@PearlDeFloreOfficial]

Absolutely gorgeous! would love to try it

[@cozyrosie]

There is no "one routine fits all" the some ny mi products were way too harsh on me and broke me out like crazy. You really need to test for yourself what's best for your skin. Its not an easy task, but its worth it.

[@alyssalainebuenaventura2567]

I'm using Dr s wong sulfur soap white variant and bioderm ointment treats and prevents pimples or ance

[@icebear5144]

I absolutely love u guys. u saved my skin, but I've been curious because in one of my recent orders, u sent a little free sample it was a little green packet, and said acne facewash on and I'm really curious to know what it is because it was genuinely such a good cleanser and lathered so well ❤

[@soupeater]

i can vouch 4 the boj glow serum its absolutely amazing

[@dorisnwanne1139]

Actually Korean skin care works like magic. Speaking from experience

[@yuvashree3556]

Can i use corsx morning low ph gel cleanser instead of birch juice cleanser Innistree green tea fresh toner instead of aha-bha-pha some by mi toner corsx oil free ultra lotion instead of aha-bha-pha some by mi cream And missha waterproof sun milk spf instead of innstree hyaluronic spf ??? I have combo acne prone skin

[@skincupid]

Sounds great!!

[@emilydickinson869]

I would say dr. Ceuracle is better than both propolis serum mentioned in the videos. While cosrx and some by mi are overly hyped here in my country, and I hoped that I can use them cause it's easy to find, but I just can't, I don't know why cosrx never worked for me. 😢

[@YaraRababah-r3c]

Can i use it when i have acne?

[@emilydickinson869]

@@YaraRababah-r3c most people feel the hydrating and glowing effect. For those with acne said it was soothing and helping with the acne scars. The key ingredient contains niacinamide and propolis that considered as anti-inflammatory, so yes, I think it's not only safe for acne prone skin, but also beneficial

[@havinashchathurthi]

Dry skin skincare please!!! Mine looks dull too. I used CICA korean skicare cream , made me even more dulll 😢

[@mmikooo5967]

Hey .! Would there be any chemical reaction if I use all the products at the same day ?? Or should I be giving my skin a rest and use them one day after another?? :)Hope you will answer me . Thank you

[@skincupid]

Hi! It is best to patch test all new products before using overnight. Also if you have never had an extensive routine, we would recommend going in slowly with 4 steps at first (cleanser, serum, cream, sunscreen) and then upping it up over a few weeks!

[@ousa307]

where can I buy these products, and can you show this skincare routine in order????

[@doozieslime]

The product site is at the end and it’s the name of the channel and how to use? Bro the video deadass went through it step by step

[@ishaagarwal3349]

Please make one for dry pigmented skin especially around mouth area

[@thanospappas3816]

Propolis and exfoliants are a bit no no for sensitive problematic skin & rosacea

[@nadhiyanazar4548]

Pls give a skincare routine for age below 13 and dry skin

[@btsforever1677]

Can you make a video for product that can be used for oily+hyperpigmentation skin

[@chachamikaza8660]

Do u have anything for Acanthosis nigricans (dry, dark patches of skin that usuallly appears in the armpits or neck)? To improve the appearance of it? I’m quite self conscious about mine.

[@aaminafathimaa]

Hi, thanks for this informative video. Could you please suggest few products for dry,dull and dark spots skin, btw I have no Acne. Have been using products from different companies but no change 😢.

[@monicarosebloom5057]

Acne prone friends out there! Quick question for you: What moisturizer did you find worked best for you?? I'm use a lightweight cream version but now I am finding a lot of people saying to avoid it. Any recommendations for lightweight non-creamy (white) ones?

[@mari_garcia_]

I have acne prone/dry skin and i’ve been using the beauty of joseon dynasty cream for about 3 weeks now, i’ve seen a couple people claim it’s a heavier cream but trying it out myself I personally think it’s lightweight (probably because i have dry skin and have tried many thick moisturizers) and it has more of a bouncy consistency, it’s still very hydrating and moisturizing and has yet to break me out + leaves my skin glowy so I would recommend it!

[@_lovejasmine]

Been using the Beauty of Joseon’s Red Bean Water Gel Moisturizer and love it! 🫶🏻

[@sylvienelson9349]

What would be the best like extremely hydrating night cream/ night mask you can get?

[@ask3303]

Help with acne that are under skin like hard lump type or nodule type

[@kotei_ikai]

I have an oily sensible acne prone skin. Moreover my skin is quite red and presents some acne scars. Can you make me a skincare routine ?

[@EveRhiii]

I want to use korean products but the shipping fee is too high🤧

[@Jang_wonyX]

Some by mi and innisfree are my fav products rlly but i DONT know which products i should use from these both so if y'all know and would tell me i would be sooo thankful

[@haiya9]

some by mi’s toner absolutely didn’t help me😭

[@anastasiapoliti9149]

The miracle cream (stage 5) moisturizes enough the skin? I have acne prone skin and some parts of my face are dry..i wonder if this skin care makes my skin too dry.

[@Babbusidhu47]

Can you do Skincare for sensitive skin but it’s affordable please ❤

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

Well, I love Korean skincare, but all this would cost me like 100€ while local brands cost me 40 as full routine, sooo it's a hard decision

[@isabellalee4480]

I'm just wondering what skin type you have, like dry, combo, oily or normal just so I can see if this will work for me. Thx a lot for the video though.

[@skincupid]

Hi lovely, Melody from Team Cupid has an oily to combo acne-prone skin!

[@isabellalee4480]

Thanks

[@kimkardashianlostearring5277]

That’s the same type I have

[@mishkatkhan9168]

Why it is always pre-assumed that acne prone skin is oily skin?

[@melissaxiong734]

Korean skin care products are the best in the world. I have tried everything and nothing works as well as Korean skin care.

[@orpahossain5239]

Can I use the exfoliating toner everyday day or 2-3 times a week?

[@nanditakumarisahu3385]

Plz recommend for dry skin

[@ericamendes1251]

Tbh, this tonic is not the best for acne-prone skin, despite the proposal. Skin1004's Madagascar Centella Toner will definitely work better especially if you've never used exfoliating toners. And the sunscreen is EXTREMELY moisturizing, I dare say it is the most moisturizing on the market, I think many recommend it for those with oily skin because it is very light, but it is so moisturizing that it does not work for us, even if you like a glow skin, there are other better ones that won't break your oiliness.

[@shreyabisht7096]

I love my k beauty skincare... but if you’re suffering from severe acne please visit a good dermat first

[@nadahyuneee]

So should we use this routine Morning and night??!!

[@chitradevi2928]

Can you plz send skincare routine for acne prone sensitive skin . My skin is going through so much I can buy everything you will tell me and also i am 15 years old

[@ibdetatasnin665]

Can you suggest an alternative to Round lab cleanser ? ( For oily skin)

[@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld]

So many products.

[@zeck9265]

Recommendation for pigmentation on around lip?

[@Bigglezzz]

I started this skincare routine and my skin has less redness, but I’ve noticed a slight increase in whiteheads, am I doing something wrong?

[@lilac2245]

I heard another video saying her korean esthetician said like oil cleansers shouldnt be used if you are breaking out. not sure what to believe 🤷‍♀️

[@skincupid]

Oil cleansers help to removes oil-based impurities such as make-up and sunscreen and makeup, as well as excess sebum/oils so we usually recommend to always have it in your night time routine!

[@lilac2245]

@@skincupid oh alright i'm going to get one for the summer when I use sunscreen, thank you

[@sabasumbad8308]

Can u use actives with snail mucin moisturizer from cosrx

[@lamellow4996]

Can we have a routine for drier skin with early aging signs. 🙏🏻

[@dearjulie]

Do a matte sunscreen recommendations for super oily skin

[@ayaouarouch3960]

beauty of joseon matte sunstick its the holy grail for oily skin

[@nooongjuryujjrrr]

Can you please suggest affordable oil free sunscreens and moisturizers? Why are "oil free" products always so fking expensive?

[@Reeaktme]

Where you from? Im using face republic sunscreen the Vegan type. No whitecast and lightweight. The blue box variant for only $10. If oil free, maybe you need Gel cream suncreen. My day routine is Niacinamide to control oil then sunscreen

[@samarae]

That bha aha pha some by mi breaks me out so bad

[@Jihope_flower_06]

please do a video like this for combination skin type

[@parkjimin282]

Some product for oily and sensitive skin plzzz 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joannalanger1867]

What about sensitive skin. Which products should you use for the routine?

[@Taexely25]

Can you please do dry and sensitive skin care routine

[@skincupid]

You can find it on our page❤️

[@shefalimishra6133]

Can I use manyo oil cleanser if I have acne-prone combination skin? I really want to try it but am a bit scared.

[@lauravaldez3829]

I’m 46 and I want to use all these products

[@skincupid]

Hi lovely, you definitely could!

[@frozendiaries3693]

Is double cleansing required even if you don’t put on makeup?

[@skincupid]

We would recommend double cleansing even if you do not wear makeup to remove excess sebum, sweat, oils, sunscreen, and dirt!

[@frozendiaries3693]

@@skincupid thank you so much

[@bella-isacbella-isac6914]

Can oily skin also use all these❤❤ Please tell me

[@addolinnduel9269]

How will I get that product . Is it available online . How could I identify the real one ??? There are so many fake too .

[@skincupid]

You can find it at www.skincupid.co.uk❤️ There are many fakes online especially on Amazon 😭

[@Manahilshakeel-je3st]

plz someone tell that is it highly recommended bcoz i wanna buy but don't know if it is worth it as all the products are really costly

[@juliett28]

Can you use that toner every day and night?

[@rukmanipradhan9116]

I've textured skin can i use corax products?

[@dreamygurl-iq5eb]

Hey. Can u help me to remove freckle, darkspot in face.

[@yasssgawwwd5643]

I want the snail juice!❤❤❤❤

[@DipaMondal-hw8ou]

Hey 👋 actually I'm 18 years old...nacific phyto niacin whitening body tone-up cream is it safe for me!.. or is it work?

[@jnee7737]

Oily skin sunscreen plsss

[@krittythapa7320]

Plz make video on pigmentation

[@adilamna254]

Can please tell korean skincare products for teenagers

[@megazpreeti8407]

All products Details please

[@believeinyourself299]

Pesa hi ni h itne expensive kharidne ka😢, but mann bhut h, kaash vo din aye jb m bhi khrid pau

[@sooopeachy3851]

do you use the Some by Mi toner everyday? or how many times a week?

[@skincupid]

You can start off a few times a week and up it up to daily!

[@LakshattaRamanava]

Hi mam. Using salicylic ice cream face mask is good or bad for face . Any side effects .

[@LakshattaRamanava]

I want to use dis face mask. To become fair and clear skin

[@ms.faz-faz9579]

I have oily skin, pores, white heads whats product should I use dermatologist prescription are not working

[@itz_star9230]

Do they help with dark spots and dark acne marks?

[@skincupid]

Hi! Wearing sunscreen would definitely aid with pigmentation, but instead of the serums recommended, we would suggest the AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Serum!

[@itsocean4213]

Are these products good for dry skin

[@نورشطارة]

These product work wkth oily skin sensitve one

[@vinmougil3817]

I am too broke to buy all these 😞

[@chrissinger24]

Why so many exfoliants and no retinols?

[@Vivirivera91]

Should you double cleanse twice a day or only at night?

[@skincupid]

We would recommend double cleansing at night!

[@Sue-rs1zq]

Ive seen so many people with oily/acne prone skin type saying this sunscreen is pore clogging,😔 And is the beauty of joseon serum reallt effective ? I feel like it doesn't have any effect on me (maybe I just too fast but hmmm who knows ?)