My 5-Step Anti-Aging Routine Is Inspired by K-Beauty, But It Doesn’t Cost Much – I Never Spend More Than $100 a Year

A SKINCARE fan has shared her routine to turn back the clock on your skin.

They said their anti-aging regimen was inspired by Korean beauty trends.

Editor Sleeping Beauty-89 gave their steps to success in a comment on the social media platform.

With easily accessible products, your regimen clearly won’t break the bank.

They said they don’t spend more than $100 on skin care in a year.

“I embrace a simplified version of K-beauty skincare steps,” they wrote.

HOW IS IT DONE

First, they said they clean your face well.

They specified that they would double cleanse, first using an oil-based cleanser, followed by a water-based cleanser.

Double cleansing is a Korean beauty method for removing stubborn makeup and keeping your complexion as pristine as possible.

Then, they tone the skin with an essence.

They use the Neogene Essencesold for $38 on its website.

In the third step, they use a serum, alternating between a few different types.

A candidate is The Ordinary Multipeptide + HA Serumformerly known as “Buffet”, $19.90.

Another is The Ordinary’s Retinoid Granative Emulsion 2%which sells for $12.10.

The also mentioned the Hada Labo Premium HA Serum$12.82, Amazon.

For a full facial lotion, they use the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion$33, Sephora.

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They also finish the routine with a mask for greater hydration.

“Sheet mask once a week,” they said.

“Of course sunscreen. I recommend Stylevana for K-beauty items.”

The Korean skincare fan added her go-to method for staying under budget.

“My annual skin care budget is [around] $100. I stock up when there are sales,” they said.

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