I tried the K Beauty 10 Step Skincare Routine for 7 Days ...

Soko Glam 10 Step Korean Skincare Routine 

Over the past six months, I've become fascinated by Korean Skincare and specifically K-Beauty Routines, so I decided to take it one step further and test out and share my experience of the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine inspired by Soko Glam...

Skip to 7.30 if you would like to see my Skincare Diary over the 7 Days

WHAT IS THE SOKO GLAM 10-STEP KOREAN SKINCARE ROUTINE?: *Affiliate Links

I first discovered the Original 10-Step Routine through the online Korean Beauty Shop Soko Glam* which was founded by Charlotte Cho and her Husband back in 2012. Soko Glam describes the routine as more of a lifestyle and highlights the fact that it isn't about having an abundance of products but alternatively about having the correct products that do the correct things in the correct order for your skin type and concerns. If you would like to know more about this then I'll link to Soko Glam's dedicated page on this topic here* and I also break this down further in my video that I linked above.

THE ROUTINE:

In total there are 10 types of products that make up the Soko Glam K-Beauty Routine including four categories. Additionally Soko Glam has a super handy PDF here* that you can print out or save to your phone that breaks down the whole routine so you can have it to hand if you do decide to try out this 10-Step formula.

CLEANSING

STEP 1: Makeup Remover/Oil Cleanser

STEP 2: Water Based Cleanser

STEP 3: Exfoliate (To be done twice a week only)

PREP

STEP 4: Toner

NOURISH

STEP 5: Essence

STEP 6: Treatment (Serum/Boosters/Ampoules)

STEP 7: Sheet Mask 

STEP 8: Eye Cream

PROTECT

STEP 9: Moisturiser

STEP 10: SPF (Only needed in the morning part of your routine)

MY SKIN CV:

I have Normal to Combination Skin with the odd hormonal breakout and I am in my mid 30's. I already have an extensive skincare routine especially in the evenings, however, I do use a lot of different products on a daily basis and so it will be nice to stick to the same products and a more structured routine for a week.

WHAT IM USING: 

I used a mix of Korean, Japenese and Australian Products that I wanted to test out, but I advise using what works for you personally or alternatively, Soko Glam do have curated skincare sets for a 5 or 10 step routine to suit a variety of skin types here*. 

For some product categories I decided to add more than one skincare item to suit my Morning and Evening Routine and I've also included an Overnight Lip Mask to this too as I do love a good moisturising balm for the lips as well!

MORNING *Affiliate Links

STEP 1: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil* 

STEP 2: Biore Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash*

STEP 3: PINK The Pore Perfection Peeling Pads

STEP 4: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Mist (Gifted)

STEP 5: White Label Essence 

STEP 6: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Serum (Gifted)

(Missing STEP 7 out as I will do the sheet mask in the evening)

STEP 8: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Eye Cream (Gifted)

STEP 9: Kose Moisture Mild Cream

STEP 10: Biore SPF 50

Primark Alex Steiner Overnight Lip Mask

EVENING *Affiliate Links

STEP 1: Banila & Co Cleansing Balm* 

STEP 2: Jurlique Revitalising Cleansing Gel (Gifted)

STEP 3: Etude House White Cloud Mask* (Only do twice a week)

STEP 4: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Mist (Gifted)

STEP 5: White Label Essence

STEP 6: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Serum (Gifted)

STEP 7: LuLuLun 7 Day Sheet Masks

STEP 8: Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Eye Cream (Gifted)

STEP 9: L’Oreal Hydra Fresh Night Mask in Jelly

Primark Alex Steiner Overnight Lip Mask 

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Overall I absolutely loved doing this routine, each day I looked forward to doing every single step and this for me became a lovely daily self-care ritual as it helped me to dedicate the time to give myself a pamper. Even after a few days, I started to notice a difference in my skins texture and by the and of the week my skin looked glowy, felt softer, fresher and more hydrated.

In my morning routine, I definitely enjoyed doing all the steps and I mentioned in my video that I would maybe take away the essence and the serum step just because I didn't think I would need these in my morning routine however I have actually continued to do my whole morning K-Beauty Routine as it actually doesn't take me that long and I missed doing all the steps! I did time how long this took me in the original video and it was only around 12 minutes.

For the evening routine, I have continued to do all the steps apart from the sheet mask, I probably do around 3-4 each week instead of every day just because I'm yet to find a great value pack here in the UK especially designed for sheet masking every day, just like the LuLuLun ones I used which were Japenese. But if you are in the US, then Soko Glam have just curated an amazing new product from A'PIEU  here* who make a box of 33 sheet masks (basically a months worth!) that are both convenient and better for the environment as they are all packed into the one box.

Finally, I just wanted to add a couple of pointers that I've learnt from doing this routine that I had to share with you guys if you do want to give this kind of routine a go...

• Apply everything in thin layers that way it just soaks into the skin better as you are applying so many different layers and textures in a short time span.
• Gently pat the products in for example the Essence, Serum, Sheet Mask, Toner and the Cream.
• There's no need to exfoliate more than twice a week unless you are using something like the peeling pads that say you can use them daily.
• Sheet Masks are such a wonderful addition to your weekly skincare routine and there are some great ones out there that don't break the bank either! 
• Find products that work for your skin type and concerns personally. They don't have to necessarily be Korean Products you've just got to find what works for you and your skincare budget.

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