Cream skin is the latest Korean skincare trend set to be a big thing by beauty forecasters this 2020. The trend is a breathing departure from the admittedly overwhelming 10-step Korean skincare routine and the coveted ‘glass skin’ look that was the most significant trend of 2019.
This year, cream skin is perceived to gain traction because of its simplicity and achievability to wider audiences. You can achieve this look with Korean beauty products from The Face Shop.
What is Cream Skin?
Cream Skin is a simple version of the longer, more meticulous 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine. Unlike the 10-step routine that involves applying layers of hydrating toners, essences, serums, ampoules, moisturizers, and face masks on an almost daily basis day and night, Cream Skin simplifies it into just three or four steps only.
Glass skin is achieved by doing the 10-Step Skincare Routine and is characterized by glossy, dewy skin that gives off a glass-like sheen through layering several ultra-hydrating products. Cream Skin, in contrast, is less brilliant than its glass skin counterpart but goes for a subtler, soft, moisturized, and well-hydrated look.
Cream Skin Routine
The cream skin routine is straightforward and is realistically more achievable to do daily. It only requires up to three necessary steps, with additional methods, if you have extra time and resources.
Here’s a guide to doing your own Cream Skincare Routine with The Face Shop:
Cleansing
Use a simple face cleanse using a creamy cleanser like Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam. You don’t need to do a double cleanse, as long as you make sure the surface is thoroughly clean, removing any makeup residues from your face. The trick is to wipe your face with a warm cloth after washing to open up the pores to make it soft and ready for the next step.
Exfoliating toner
An exfoliating milky toner like White Seed Brightening Toner is a hybrid between a toner and moisturizer. This formulation provides the hydration and priming provided by a toner and the moisturizer’s nourishment and moisturization. This combination cuts down the time a typical 10-step Korean skincare routine needs, because it requires the application of serums, essences, and ampoules, whereas a cream skin routine skips them.
Apply moderate amounts of exfoliating milky toner onto a cotton pad or ball and pat all over your face. Please do not rub it in your face and allow the milky toner to absorb into your skin and do its work. You may add another layer, especially if you have dry skin.
You can also add a few drops of an ampoule to correct target problem areas, but it is unnecessary to do this. You can apply a serum for added nourishment and hydration, but you can skip this altogether and proceed to the next step.
Moisturizing product
After the toner has been absorbed, apply some lightweight moisturizing lotion or balm on your face to lock in moisture onto your skin. The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisture Emulsion will give your skin that soft, moisturized, cream skin look.
Additional creams and masks
You can use additional products like eye creams and face masks to add extra pampering to your skin, but these are optional and aren’t necessary to achieve cream skin.
However, you should apply eye cream to nourish your sensitive eye areas, as toners should not be applied to your eye areas. Using lip scrubs and balms is also ideal for maintaining an overall moisturized look. If you have more time and resources, and occasional face mask would add extra pampering and nourishment to your skin.
Makeup recommendations
Avoid using matte makeup when you are on the cream skin routine, as matte powders will diminish the subtle moisture. Opt instead for creamy and ‘hydrating’ makeup such as liquid foundations like Ink Lasting Foundation Slim Fit EX, glow primers, cream blushers and eyeshadows, and water-based tints.
Conclusion
The maximalist 10-Step Korean skincare routine has been replaced with a new, minimalist Cream skincare routine that is more practical and achievable as a daily routine. This new routine appeals to a broader range of people because it is more affordable and suitable for individuals who do not have enough time and resources to perform excessive regimens and expensive skincare products. Because of this, the Cream Skincare Routine is expected to be a booming trend in the upcoming years.