Seoul Skin How-To Guide

Every product in our lineup is rooted in Korean skincare science. Click into any step to see how to use it and what to pair it with.

🌿 The Golden Rule: Layering Order Cleanser → Toner/Booster → Essence/Ampoule → Serum → Eye Cream → Moisturizer → SPF (AM only)

🧴 Routine Steps

How to cleanse
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Step 1

Cleanse

Dr.Althea Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser 100ml

pH-balanced amino acid cleanser. Ideal for sensitive, acne-prone, and post-procedure skin. AM & PM.

Pairs with: SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule, Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream, Anua B3Zinc Serum

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser 150ml

Mild hydrating cleanser on Korean birch juice. For dry, sensitive, barrier-compromised skin. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster, ROUND LAB Birch Juice Cream

How to tone
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Step 2

Tone & Prep

Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner

77% heartleaf extract. Calms redness, preps skin. AM & PM.

Pairs with: SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule, Anua B3Zinc Serum

Anua Heartleaf 77 Hyaluron Soothing Toner 250ml

5 types of HA + zinc PCA. Deeper hydration and sebum control. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Anua PDRN Serum, Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum

Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster 200ml

Low-molecular HA primer. Primes skin to absorb serums. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Torriden Dive-In HA Serum, Torriden Dive-In Soothing Cream

How to apply essence
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Step 3

Essence & Ampoule

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml / 100ml

Pure centella asiatica. Calms, hydrates, reduces redness. All skin types. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream, ROUND LAB Birch Juice Cream

SKIN1004 Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule 100ml

Centella + tea tree. Calming + antimicrobial for acne-prone skin. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Anua B3Zinc Serum, medicube 3H Relief Cream

SKIN1004 Centella Matrixyl 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule 30ml

Peptide-powered. Improves firmness and texture. AM & PM.

Pairs with: MEDICUBE PDRN Collagen Jelly Serum, MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Cream

COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence 80ml

74.3% snail filtrate + niacinamide + glutathione. Brightens, hydrates, refines texture. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum, MEDICUBE Collagen Jelly Cream

How to apply serum
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Step 4

Serum

Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum 30ml ✦ New

Vitamin tree water, niacinamide, TXA, vitamin C derivatives, alpha-arbutin. Brightens dullness. AM & PM + SPF.

Pairs with: Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (AM)

Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum 30ml

10% niacinamide + 4% TXA. Targets dark spots and uneven tone. AM & PM + SPF.

Pairs with: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (AM), MEDICUBE AGE-R Peptide Mela Ampoule

Anua Heartleaf 77 B3Zinc Soothing Serum 30ml

77% heartleaf + niacinamide + zinc PCA. Targets breakouts and sebum. AM & PM.

Pairs with: SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Ampoule, medicube 3H Relief Cream

MEDICUBE PDRN Collagen Jelly Serum 30ml

PDRN + collagen peptides. Targets fine lines, elasticity, dullness. AM & PM.

Pairs with: SKIN1004 Centella Matrixyl Ampoule, MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Cream

Torriden Dive-In HA Serum 50ml

5D hyaluronic acid. Instant absorption, no stickiness. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster, Torriden Dive-In Soothing Cream

How to apply eye cream
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Step 5

Eye Cream

COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream 25ml

72% snail filtrate + copper tripeptide-1. Hydrates, brightens, reduces fine lines. AM & PM.

Pairs with: COSRX Snail Radiance Dual Essence

How to moisturize
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Step 6

Moisturize

medicube TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream 55g ✦ New

50,000ppm niacinamide + TXA + glutathione + ceramide NP + 5 types of HA. Brightens and hydrates. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (AM)

Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream 50ml

3 ceramide types + panthenol + 5-botanical complex. Barrier restoration. AM & PM.

Pairs with: SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule, Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream Mist

MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Cream 50ml

Nano + hydrolyzed collagen + peptides. Three-tier collagen delivery. AM & PM.

Pairs with: MEDICUBE PDRN Collagen Jelly Serum, MEDICUBE Collagen Framing Sun Cream (AM)

Torriden Dive-In Soothing Cream 100ml

5-type HA complex + centella asiatica. Full-depth hydration. AM & PM.

Pairs with: Torriden Dive-In HA Serum, Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream 80ml

Birch juice + ceramides + beta-glucan. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic. AM & PM.

Pairs with: ROUND LAB Birch Juice Cleanser, SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule

How to apply SPF
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Step 7 — AM Only

Sun Protection

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Niacinamide 50ml

SPF 50+ PA++++. Rice extract + 2% niacinamide. No white cast. Reapply every 2 hrs outdoors.

Pairs with: Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum, Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum

MEDICUBE Collagen Framing Sun Cream 50ml

SPF 50+ PA++++. Dual-weight collagen + anti-glycation. Protects and firms.

Pairs with: MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Cream, MEDICUBE PDRN Collagen Jelly Serum

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Mild-Up Sunscreen 50ml

SPF 50+ PA++++. Mild UV filters for sensitive skin. No white cast.

Pairs with: Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream, ROUND LAB Birch Juice Cream

How to use skincare device
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Bonus

Skincare Device

MEDICUBE Mini Booster Pro (Pink)

Enhances absorption of serums and ampoules. Glide gently over skin after applying serum.

Pairs with: MEDICUBE AGE-R Peptide Mela Ampoule, MEDICUBE PDRN Collagen Jelly Serum, MEDICUBE Exosome Shot Zero 2000

🎯 Shop by Skin Concern

✨ Brightening & Dark Spots

Anua Heartleaf 77 Hyaluron Toner → COSRX Snail Radiance Dual Essence → Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum → Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum → medicube TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream → Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (AM)

🌿 Barrier Repair & Redness

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Cleanser → Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner → SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule → Torriden Dive-In HA Serum → Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream → ROUND LAB Birch Juice Mild-Up Sunscreen (AM)

💜 Acne & Oily Skin

Dr.Althea Green Relief Amino Gel Cleanser → Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner → SKIN1004 Centella Tea-Trica Ampoule → Anua Heartleaf 77 B3Zinc Serum → medicube 3H Relief Cream → Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick (AM)

🌸 Anti-Aging & Firming

Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster → SKIN1004 Centella Matrixyl Ampoule → MEDICUBE PDRN Collagen Jelly Serum → COSRX Snail Peptide Eye Cream → MEDICUBE Triple Collagen Cream → MEDICUBE Collagen Framing Sun Cream (AM)

💙 Deep Hydration

ROUND LAB Birch Juice Cleanser → Torriden Dive-In Skin Booster → Torriden Dive-In HA Serum → Hydrating Glow Serum with Hyaluronic → Torriden Dive-In Soothing Cream → ROUND LAB Tone-Up Sunscreen (AM)

All Seoul Skin products are made in Korea and dermatologist-tested.