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Korean Skincare Must-Haves — The 5 Products Koreans Actually Use

K-bestie, Jin

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SHOP THE FULL ROUTINE — every product, sorted by your skin type:
👉 https://kbestiejin-shop.netlify.app
(also pinned in the comments)

NOT SURE WHICH LINEUP IS YOURS?
3 quick questions, 1 minute. It takes you straight to your page: your 3 basics, what to skip, and when to add more.
👉 https://tally.so/r/b5bvRZ?src=yt7

Not sponsored. No brand paid for this video. Some links above are affiliate links — if you buy through them I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

One more thing — the prices I mention in the video are Amazon's regular prices, before any discounts or coupons. Amazon prices change often, so tap the link for the current real price.
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Stop buying skincare you don't need.

Korean women don't do a 10-step routine — that's a myth. The real routine is
5 steps: cleanser, toner, ampoule, moisturizer, SPF. In this video I walk you
through all five, in order, and tell you exactly which products to pick for
YOUR skin type — and which ones to skip.

I'm Jin — 8 years as a marketing CEO in Korea. This video isn't sponsored.
Just what to buy, and why.

▸ WHAT YOU'LL GET
Why the 10-step routine is a myth — and the 5 steps that actually matter
A 30-second test to find your real skin type (oil + sensitivity)
2 hidden tricks to watch for when you read an ingredient list
The right cleanser, toner, ampoule, moisturizer & SPF for each skin concern
Complete product lineups for every skin type — Dry, Oily, Combination
An emergency 3-step routine for when your skin barrier is broken
Honest answers — including what skincare genuinely can't do

▸ WHO THIS IS FOR
Your skin barrier breaks down every time the seasons change
Pores, acne marks or pigmentation that just won't fade
You've spent money on a pile of products and still see no results
You want a simple routine you'll actually keep up

▸ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro — stop overspending
00:43 Find your skin type (30 sec)
01:20 Step 1 — Cleanser
02:55 Step 2 — Toner
04:43 Step 3 — Ampoule
07:54 Step 4 — Moisturizer
10:44 Step 5 — SPF
13:16 Lineup — Dry + Sensitive
13:30 Lineup — Dry + Resistant
13:49 Lineup — Oily + Sensitive
14:08 Lineup — Oily + Resistant
14:34 Lineup — Combiation skin
14:59 Barrier broken? Emergency routine
15:16 Final thoughts

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It's not about buying everything — it's about starting with the right few
things for your skin.

Every product from this video is at the link below, sorted by skin type, so
you can find your exact lineup in a few taps 👇
👉 https://kbestiejin-shop.netlify.app

Five, ten years from now, when you look in the mirror — I really hope you'll
be glad you started today. 🙏

— Jin

#kbeauty #koreanskincare #skincareroutine #skincare #kbeautyroutine

20 Comments

@K-bestie_Jin Creator 4 months ago (edited) Pinned

🛍 Every product from this video — sorted by your skin type:
👉 kbestiejin-shop.netlify.app
Not sure which lineup is yours? 3 quick questions, 1 minute 👉 https://tally.so/r/b5bvRZ?src=yt7pin

One more thing — the prices I mention in the video are Amazon's regular prices, before any discounts or coupons. Amazon prices change often, so tap the link for the current real price.

A quick honest note: nothing here is sponsored, and no brand paid me to feature it. A few of the links are affiliate links — if you buy through them I earn a small commission that helps me keep making videos like this, at no extra cost to you. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

And honestly? You don't need all of it. Start with the one or two things your skin actually needs — then tell me below 👇 what's your skin type, and the one product you'd never give up?

Five, ten years from now, when you look in the mirror — I really hope you'll be glad you started today. 🙏

— Jin

@Mlmv266 4 months ago

I switched to Korean skin care from US and French products. two years ago. Best decision ever! My skin is at its best!

@panikalmly 4 months ago

Your honesty is GOLD in this era of advertising. Thank you! 🙏

@shrutibhagwat8998 3 months ago

I loved how transparent and well-researched this is, not just some sponsored hype. Thanks for putting in the work to create such detailed and genuine content ❤

@MétododeSkincare24H 4 months ago

6:00 I like how this focuses on practical everyday skincare instead of just viral trends… that’s what makes Korean skincare philosophy so interesting. Thank you ✨

@boneivory2020 4 months ago

This is GOLD, Jin. Thank you for making this video. Appreciate you for summarizing and giving the lineup in table format. The editing, visual are very clear and good

@Fellowluv12 4 months ago

I appreciate that you give us more details about the products and why they might work for the specific skin types! I understand the desire to show what Koreans are actually using, but there's so much more to consider beyond if something is popular. We have different skin needs amd the climates are different ❤️‍🔥 I appreciate the way you explain why a product is good amd what ingredients help, in addition to sharing it's popularity in South Korea. Thank you!

@topquark35 4 months ago

Illiyoon has been my holy grail for years. But they keep changing the formulation. The first one was already perfect for me.

@ixhgjmsialapasjnm1 4 months ago

Pls do a similar video for treating damaged skin like sun damage, big pores from blackheads/whiteheads, saggy cheeks, etc

@judgesunday3455 4 months ago

Gosh I’m weird! As im here to learn about skincare products all im noticing is how nice looking Jin’s hands are. 😅

@sallyhu5028 4 months ago

I have a lot of skin care over the years. Really happy to have all this skincare advice for free. Wow.

Are any skincare that are available only at Korean store(s)?

Thank you. THANK YOU!

@RealJacobGriffin 3 weeks ago

Thank you. I'm a 30 year old man from America who works in a mechanic shop so I get dirty every day and have noticed my skin is looking horrible so I want to get serious with my skincare routine

@yasmeenansari4592 4 months ago

Hii Jin , i am from India ,you are doing great job i hope your youtube channel get more recognization and wish you a healthy life .🤗🤗

@raji986 3 months ago

M feeling ashamed of Indian bloggers who rants on each and every products for brand paid promotions without knowledge here u Koreans doing it with honesty and wisdom . Proud of you .. do recommend products for pigmentation too

@m0rgue_magg0ts 4 months ago

adding those to my amazon basket right away

@lynettejenkins9213 4 months ago

Jin, this video is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I will keep on watching you. Thank you🥰🇨🇦

@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293 4 months ago (edited)

Good job Jin! There are so many lazy hustlers out there trying laughably to make a career out of their social media/YT channels, just doing as little work as possible whilst chasing coin in every possible direction they can. They post often but they post lazy junk. It's great to come across a video where I can see how much work the creator has put in-- and how truly inspired their video idea is, how they've chosen to execute it. Most people are ordinary and don't seem to have any interesting ideas at all, they're just painfully derivative sheep and seem to have absolutely nothing fresh and exciting to bring to the table. Well done here, thanks for the recommendations. I've noted them and will check a few of your suggestions out when what I'm currently using runs out.

@awarmsoul 4 months ago

I love this no bullshit to the point approach to break down just what you need per skin type. Bonus for the links for the recommended products. 👍🏻

@gottasstuff9566 1 month ago

first time sitting through a whole beauty product video, everything he recommends and explains are so good

@UninvitedMadness 1 month ago (edited)

Haruharu Wonder Mineral is hybrid. It contains Butyloctyl Salicylate. Most brands will use this in their mineral sunscreen because it's not classified as sunscreen filter, it was submitted and classed as a "solvent" and used as an "SPF Booster". But chemically speaking, it is a chemical filter. To put it into perspective, octisalate (Ethylhexyl Salicylate), is the chemical filter sister. Butyloctyl Salicylate works exactly the same way as Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Brands use Butyloctyl Salicylate to reduce the amount of zinc oxide they use in their formulation to achieve high SPF and low white cast. Lower zinc oxide in the formula also improves the rheology. But because Butyloctyl Salicylate is not classified as a sunscreen filter, formulators can use a smoke-screen and call their product "pure mineral sunscreen". That said, I actually love this sunscreen.