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3. Exfoliate
This is a must if you want a smooth looking skin. The microbeads in exfoliators help in removing any dead skin cells. Not only does it make your skin look flawless, but it also helps your makeup to go on much smoother. However, scrubbing your entire face every day is not recommended. Try to focus on the areas that really need it, such as your cheeks and the blackheads on the nose. Ideally, you should be exfoliating your skin 2-3 times a week.

4. Toner
A toner isn’t something new if you’ve been following the CTM routine. So, you know how important this step is. There are different toners that cater to different needs. If you have sensitive and irritated skin, then it’ll help soothe it. If you have acne prone skin, it’ll help in unclogging the pores and leaves your face looking shine free (read non-greasy) for a long time. It will also help replenish your skin by nourishing it and shrinking the size of your pores. Koreans swear by toners and also refer to them as refreshers. This is what toners actually do – refresh the skin and set it up for the next step in your skin care regimen.

5. Essence
When you use two cleansers, it will probably strip all of the oil from your face. Which means that you need to add some of the hydration back into your skin. That’s what an essence is for. While providing your skin with sufficient moisture, it also balances out the PH. Some essences are also especially used to make your skin appear brighter.

6. Serums
Serums are usually for addressing certain issues. There are different serums for acne, pigmentation, wrinkles, pore tightening, etc. These are basically to boost your skin to restore it to the best condition that it could be in.

7. Ampoule
An ampoule is a super serum which belongs to the same family as serums and essences. It contains a high concentration of active particles which help repair the skin. An ampoule is only meant to be used for a short period if you are experiencing some sort of a skin crisis. It is recommended to apply the ampoule before you apply an essence.

8. Sheet Mask
Stay with me now, we’ve almost come to a conclusion. The whole point of a Korean skincare routine is that it feels less like a chore and more like a pampering session. It’s now time to unwind with the ever popular sheet mask! There is a large variety of them to choose from based on your skin type and your requirements. This is a perfect way to wind down at the end of a tiring day. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and relax!

9. Eye Cream
The area around the eyes is very delicate and requires extra care. All those long hours of studying or working definitely take a toll on your eyes. Not to mention the fact that you probably stayed up late last night but still had to wake up in the early hours. The lack of a good night’s sleep makes you look aged and tired due to the dark circles. Koreans like to keep the delicate eye area super moisturized by tapping on an eye cream around the eyes before sleeping. This prevents dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness

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