Great skincare doesn’t need to be complicated.
The foundations are simple: cleanse, hydrate, moisturise and protect. What changes is what happens in between.
Your skin has different needs at different times — whether that’s pigmentation, fine lines, pores, dehydration, sensitivity or loss of firmness. The key is choosing the right products for what your skin actually needs, rather than adding more steps.
Here’s how to build a routine that works for you.
01 Cleanse
Start with a gentle cleanser that removes overnight oil and impurities without leaving skin feeling tight.
02 — HYDRATE
Follow with a toner to add a lightweight layer of hydration and prepare your skin for your serum.
03 — CHOOSE YOUR TREATMENT
This is where your routine becomes yours.
You don’t need five serums. Start with your main skin goal and choose the treatment that makes sense for you.
04 — MOISTURISE
Seal in hydration with a moisturiser suited to your skin.
05 — PROTECT
Finish every morning with broad-spectrum SPF.
OUR CLEANSER EDIT
Best for Sensitive / Barrier-Compromised Skin
CELIMAX Dual Barrier Mild Gel Cleanser
Gentle cleansing that helps protect the skin’s moisture barrier.
Best Everyday Cleanser
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
A gentle daily cleanse that leaves skin fresh and comfortable.
Best for Pores / Oily Skin
GOODAL Green Tangerine Vita-C Deep Cleansing Foam
Deeply cleanses excess oil and impurities for a fresher complexion.
Best for Dry / Dehydrated Skin
INNISFREE Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
Creamy, hydrating cleanse that leaves skin soft without feeling stripped.
TONERS EVERY ROUTINE NEEDS
BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
A gentle Centella-based toner that helps soothe while providing mild exfoliation. Our pick for sensitive skin that still wants smoother, more refined-looking texture.
BEST FOR HYDRATION & BARRIER — TONYMOLY Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
A milky, comforting toner focused on hydration and barrier support. Ideal for dry, dehydrated skin or anyone who loves that soft, plumped “mochi skin” finish.
BEST FOR FIRMNESS & RADIANCE — MEDICUBE PDRN Pink Soothing Toner
A PDRN-focused toner for skin looking for hydration, radiance and a more resilient, healthy-looking appearance. A great choice for dull or mature-looking skin.
BEST FOR AGE SUPPORT — Ma:nyo Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner
A nourishing ampoule-toner featuring fermented Bifida ingredients to support the skin barrier and improve the look of elasticity. Our pick for skin focused on strengthening and age support.
SERUMS WORTH THE HYPE
BEST FOR GLOW & PIGMENTATION — GOODAL Green Tangerine Vita-C Dark Spot Care Serum
A brightening Vitamin C serum for dullness, dark spots and uneven-looking tone. Our everyday pick for brighter, more radiant skin.
BEST FOR PORES & TEXTURE — MEDICUBE Zero Pore One Day Serum
A targeted AHA/BHA/PHA treatment for visible pores, excess oil and uneven texture. Our pick when smoother, clearer-looking skin is the goal.
BEST FOR DEHYDRATION & PLUMPNESS — MEDIK8 Hydr8 B5 Intense
A multi-weight hyaluronic acid serum with Vitamin B5 and Natural Moisturising Factors for an intensive hydration boost. Our premium pick for dehydrated skin that needs lasting moisture and visible plumpness.
BEST FOR FIRMNESS & AGE SUPPORT — ALLIES OF SKIN
Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum
A high-performance peptide and growth factor serum for skin that’s losing firmness and bounce. Our premium pick for smoother, firmer and more lifted-looking skin.
FIND YOUR PERFECT MOISTURIZER
BEST FOR BARRIER REPAIR — AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream
Ceramide-rich intensive moisturiser designed for dry, sensitive and barrier-compromised skin. Our pick when your skin needs comfort, strength and lasting moisture.
BEST FOR OILY SKIN & PORES — MEDICUBE Zero Pore One Day Cream
A lighter moisturiser focused on excess oil, visible pores and uneven texture. Our pick for combination and oily skin that still needs hydration.
BEST FOR FIRMNESS & AGE SUPPORT — CENTELLIAN24 Expert Madeca Cream Active
A more targeted moisturiser for elasticity, firmness and visible signs of ageing. Our pick for skin that needs more than basic hydration.
BEST FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN — S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
A nourishing yet comfortable squalane moisturiser that helps replenish moisture without an overly heavy finish. Our everyday pick for soft, plump, hydrated skin.
YOUR DAILY NON-NEGOTIABLE
01 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+
Best everyday SPF
Lightweight, hydrating and soothing with a barely-there finish.
02 D’ALBA UV Essence Waterfull+ Sunscreen SPF50+
Best for glow
Hydrating sun protection with a fresh, luminous finish.
03 BEPLAIN Sunmuse Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+
Best mineral SPF
Gentle mineral protection — a great pick for sensitive skin.
04 S.NATURE Aqua 365 UV Sun SPF50+
Best for hydration
Moisture-rich SPF with a comfortable, fresh finish for dehydrated skin.
01 DOUBLE CLEANSE
Melt the day away.
Start with an oil cleanser to dissolve makeup, SPF and excess sebum. Follow with your usual water-based cleanser — you can use one of the cleansers we recommended above.
02 HYDRATE
Keep what already works.
No need for a separate evening toner. Your favourite hydrating toner from your morning routine works perfectly at night too.
03 NIGHT TREATMENT
This is where your evening routine changes.
Nighttime is the perfect place for treatments that aren’t part of your morning routine — especially retinol. Start slowly and build up according to your skin’s tolerance.
04 MOISTURIZE
Seal in moisture. Support your barrier.
Finish with your favourite moisturizer. You can use the same one from your morning routine or choose something richer when your skin needs extra nourishment.
05 EXTRA CARE
Give your routine a boost.
Add a sheet mask, overnight mask or targeted treatment when your skin needs more.
THE ART OF DOUBLE CLEANSING
Your evening cleanse should work a little harder. Start with an oil cleanser to dissolve makeup, SPF and excess sebum, then follow with your usual water-based cleanser to remove any remaining impurities.
01 SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Best everyday cleansing oil
Lightweight and soothing — melts away SPF, makeup and excess sebum without leaving skin feeling stripped.
02 BEPLAIN Mung Bean Cleansing Oil
Best for pores
A lightweight option that helps remove buildup and excess sebum while rinsing clean without a greasy finish.
03 ERBORIAN Centella Cleansing Oil
Best for sensitive skin
A silky, comforting oil with Centella that removes makeup and SPF while helping maintain skin comfort.
04 MIXSOON Bean Cleansing Oil
Best for dry skin
A nourishing first cleanse that effectively removes daily buildup without leaving skin feeling tight.
YOUR NIGHTTIME POWER MOVE
Retinoids are one of the most proven ingredients for improving the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture, firmness and clarity. Because they can make skin more sensitive and some forms are light-sensitive, they’re best incorporated into your evening routine.If you’re new to retinoids, start slowly — around 2 nights per week — and increase gradually as your skin adjusts. Follow with moisturizer, and SPF is essential the following morning.
01 INNISFREE Retinol Green Tea PDRN Firming Serum
Best gentle retinol. Combines a triple-retinol complex with Green Tea PDRN™, peptides and hydration for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
02 BELIF Super Drops Retinol & Peptide Barrier Serum
Best for retinol + barrier support. Retinol meets peptides, ceramides and panthenol — ideal when you want age support without forgetting the skin barrier.
03 CELIMAX Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Best targeted retinal treatment. A more targeted retinal treatment for improving the look of firmness, texture and fine lines.
04 MEDIK8 Crystal Retinal
Best for experienced retinoid users. Available in progressive strengths, making it easy to move up gradually as your skin builds tolerance.
NUÉ TIP: On retinoid nights, keep the rest of your routine simple: cleanse → hydrate → retinoid → moisturize. Avoid layering strong exfoliating acids in the same routine.
WHEN YOUR SKIN NEEDS A LITTLE EXTRA
Masks aren’t an everyday essential, but they’re an easy way to give your routine a targeted boost. Choose yours based on what your skin needs most — hydration, calming, glow or firmness.
BEST FOR DEEP HYDRATION — BIODANCE
Hydro Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask
Packed with ceramides, panthenol and hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and support the skin barrier. We picked it for dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin that needs lasting comfort and moisture.
BEST FOR GLOW — BIODANCE
Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask
Niacinamide and brightening ingredients help improve the look of dullness and uneven tone while boosting radiance. We picked it for that fresh, luminous, glass-skin finish.
BEST FOR FIRMNESS — MEDICUBE
PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask
PDRN and collagen-focused care helps skin look plumper, smoother and more elastic while delivering intensive hydration. We picked it when skin needs extra bounce, firmness and a healthy-looking glow.
BEST FOR CALMING — BEPLAIN
Cicaful Calming Beauty Mask
A soothing Centella-based mask that hydrates and comforts stressed, sensitive-looking skin. We picked it for those days when skin feels irritated, dry or simply needs calming care.
YOUR ROUTINE, YOUR SKIN
There’s no single perfect skincare routine. Start with the essentials, add targeted treatments where your skin needs them, and keep it consistent.
Some days your skin may need more hydration. Other days, calming, brightening or a little extra care. Listen to your skin and let your routine evolve with it.
Simple. Refined. Yours.