Now that you have the insider scoop on what “hydration” really means and what benefits it brings to your skin, you can start implementing these top-notch moisturizing tips that can easily be done at home. Experiment with each one, and let us know what works best for you!

Step 12) The Exfoliator: Exfoliation is definitely an important part of skincare. Helping with skin turnover to keep skin from clogging, becoming dull and rough goes a long way. What Korean women stay away from are harsh exfoliators that harm the skin’s surface (microbeads unfortunately aren’t great) where micro-scratches, broken capillaries become common casualties. Peeling gels that are gentle or more fruit-based peels are great. Mizon has a fantastic Apple Smoothie Peeling Gel that I swear by. Another sneak preview, coming soon to our site in a couple weeks! 

Jessica Alba, of course, looks great all the time. How she does it with 2 little girls is beyond me. We love it whenever she makes an appearance with those fab lashes. I love how her lashes look glam but not overdone.

The double cleansing method has been discussed more frequently among beauty influencers lately as the topic of Korean skincare rituals have become a more popular subject in the US recently.