The Ultimate Guide to a Nourishing Winter K-Beauty Routine

02 Dec, 2024by Ilham Ali

Winter weather can leave your skin feeling dry and sensitive, often causing flaky patches, redness and other issues. During the coldest months, give your skin some extra TLC to keep it nourished, hydrated and plump.

See our team faves below and build your own fool-proof winter K-Beauty routine!

Non-Stripping Cleansers

The harsh, cold weather can leave your skin dry and rough so it's essential to pack in as much moisturising care into your K-Beauty routine right from the very first step. Nourishing cleansers that don't leave your skin feeling tight are key to achieving smooth, plump skin in these colder months.

Real Barrier - Cream Cleansing Foam

Infused with ceramide NP and ceramide 9S to protect and fortify the skin's barrier and leave your skin feeling moist even after cleansing.
Rich in antioxidants (wheat sprout extract, eucalyptus leaf oil, moringa) that soothe the skin to leave it supple and refreshed.
Comes in a jumbo 220ml size!

Sungboon Editor - Ultra Whipping Foam

Targets excess sebum, makeup residue and other impurities and absorbs them with a micro-foam that's 4000x smaller than pores.
Combines Sungboon Editor's patented green tomato extract and Anti-Sebum P to balance sebum production and tighten pores.
5 layers of hyaluronic acid, panthenol and ceramides work together to nourish the skin's barrier and keep the skin feeling moist for up to 8 hours after cleansing.

Heveblue - Black Yuja Bean Milk Cleanser

This 100% plant-based cleanser has a mildly acidic formula that melts impurities while deeply hydrating the skin and balancing pH levels.
Infused with a nourishing, patented black yuja blend of brightening yuja water, antioxidant-rich black soybeans and probiotics to nourish and protect the skin.
A milky texture that leaves the skin feeling smooth and supple after each cleanse.

Gentle Exfoliation

Cold weather can leave your skin flaky and irritated, and as it becomes drier, it may start producing excess sebum to compensate. This can clog pores and make your skin feel rough. To maintain a smooth, glassy complexion, incorporate a gentle exfoliant into your routine.

ONE THING - Cica Peeling Toner Pads

These soothing toner pads, with a double-sided gauze pad, provide gentle exfoliation to soften dry and flaky skin from harsh winter weather.
The triple-layered air cushion side of the pads provides deep hydration with its triple-layered, moisture-absorbing structure.
A patented cica complex provides calming care for redness and irritation caused by dryness.

HANSKIN - Real Complexion Hyaluron Exfoliating AHA Treatment

A glycolic and lactic acid blend dissolves stubborn dead skin to reduce flakiness and breakouts.
4 layers of hyaluronic acid and panthenol leave the skin feeling moist after use.
The watery texture absorbs seamlessly, perfect for layering under richer products.

ILSO - Clean Mud Cream

A creamy clay mask that absorbs impurities and tightens the look of enlarged pores.
Clarifies excess sebum and dead skin to leave your skin soft and supple.
hyaluronic acid and ceramides replenish moisture in your skin so it doesn't feel stripped and tight after use.

Moisture-Rich Targeted Care

These nourishing options tackle hydration and specific skin concerns, so you can reach your skin goals even in the coldest months!

Real Barrier - Extreme Cream Ampoule

3 types of ceramide (omega ceramide, ceramide NP, ceramide 9S) mimic the skin's natural structure to repair the skin barrier while softening rough skin.
Panthenol absorbs moisture from the air to form a film over the skin and keep it moist.
This unique formula combines the quick absorption of an ampoule with the moisture of a moisturiser to give dry skin a burst of quick-absorbing hydration.

Celimax - Dual Barrier Creamy Toner

This milky formula combines the benefits of a toner and moisturiser to provide dehydrated skin with lightweight, long-lasting hydration.
Infused with 5 essential ceramides (1-EOP, 2-NS, 3-NP, 4-AS, 5-AP) to create a nourishing film over the skin, protecting the barrier and reducing moisture loss.
Hyaluronic acid provides deep hydration, peptides produce barrier-building materials and allantoin soothes skin irritated by dryness.

Heveblue - Black Yuja Bean Skin Booster Serum

This powerful serum boosts the skin's radiance while replenishing moisture in dehydrated skin to keep it balanced and revitalised.
This oil-free formula is infused with a patented black yuja bean blend to protect and nourish the skin's healthy barrier.
Plumping peptides, mung bean and ectoin deliver essential moisture to dry skin, smoothing out rough texture for a supple finish.

Hydration-Locking Creams

A nourishing cream is one of the most important steps in keeping your skin protected all day when the weather is cold and dry. Lock in all the powerful ingredients in your K-Beauty routine with rich moisture to keep your skin supple and silky smooth.

Real Barrier - Extreme Cream Original - Jar

Panthenol draws moisture from the air and forms a protective film over the skin while hyaluronic acid locks in this hydration.
Patented Omega-Ceramide-16 nourishes the skin's barrier.
A soothing complex of madecassoside (cica) and allantoin reduces redness, flaking and irritation caused by dryness.

ATOPALM - MLE Cream - Jar Type

This rich moisturiser is fortified with patented Ceramide-9S to balance the skin's moisture levels.
A nourishing blend of antioxidant-rich vegetable seed oils fortifies the skin against dry, cold weather and provides long-lasting moisture to dehydrated skin.
Suitable for all ages, this smooth cream absorbs seamlessly to keep the skin soft and supple all day.

ONE THING - Cica Ceramide Cream

A patented centollogy complex soothes sensitised skin to reduce redness and irritation caused by environmental aggressors.
Ceramides balance moisture levels and improve elasticity in skin that feels dry and tight.
The lightweight texture absorbs seamlessly to provide deep hydration.

NEEDLY - Crossbarrier Cream

Forms a double protective barrier over the skin to repair damaged, sensitised skin.
The patented crossbarrier complex provides lasting hydration by nourishing the skin with panthenol and ceramides to keep it plump and supple.
This hypoallergenic formula is perfect for dry, sensitised skin that needs intense moisture.

Sun Protection

Thinking you don't need sunscreen in the winter is a common skincare misconception! Even when the sun isn't visible, UVA and UVB rays still penetrate through clouds and impact your skin's health. Be sure to include sun protection in your skincare routine all year round.

ONE THING - Centella Moisturizing Sunscreen

A lightweight physical sunscreen with powerful UV protection
Formulated with centella extract (cica) to soothe and fortify the skin's healthy barrier.
It absorbs seamlessly, perfect for reapplication throughout the day.

MIZON - Inout Daily Soothing Sunscreen

A chemical sunscreen that doesn't leave a white cast.
Formulated with centella extract and hyaluronic acid for soothing and moisture care.
niacinamide helps to brighten the skin for a more even, glowing complexion.

Beplain - Sunmuse Moisture Sunscreen

A chemical sunscreen that doesn't leave a white cast.
Features a milky texture that absorbs seamlessly into the skin.
This water-based sunscreen creates a lightweight, protective layer to keep your skin supple and soft.

Torriden - DIVE-IN Watery Moisture Sun Cream

10 layers of hyaluronic acid provide moisture deep into the skin's layers for instant hydration.
A blend of aloe, panthenol and allantoin balances the skin's moisture barrier and soothes dryness-induced sensitivity.
100% chemical filters provide broad UVA and UVB protection without irritating the skin or leaving a white cast.

Moisture Boost

Give your skin quick boosts of hydration throughout the day for extra nourishment and care, protecting against dry, windy weather.

ONE THING - Hyaluronic Acid Modeling Pack

These unique masks dry to a rubbery texture, sealing in moisture and helping your skincare absorb more effectively.
This mask is infused with hyaluronic acid and designed to provide intense hydration while balancing your skin's moisture levels.
Infused with Diatomite to refine dead skin, sebum, and impurities.

ABIB - Collagen Gel Mask Sedum Jelly

This sheet is made of plumping vegan collagen which infuses the skin with moisture, restores elasticity and rejuvenates dull skin.
Infused with brightening vitamin C and Jeju sedum hyaluron, rich in pure hyaluronic acid, it improves the skin's moisture retention while providing deep hydration and a boost of radiance.

NEEDLY - Daily Toner Mask

These convenient daily toner masks are soaked in a mild, moisture-rich essence that lightly exfoliates, tightens pores and leaves the skin silky smooth.
A blend of BHA and PHA removes dead skin cells, blackheads and excess sebum to leave your skin clear and supple.
Perfect for daily use and super cost-effective, these masks are the ideal addition to your daily K-Beauty routine.