First identify your skin type, then choose a cleanser that’s formulated for your specific needs. The best face cleanser for oily skin will purify pores, help balance skin, control oil, and prevent potential breakouts. The best face cleanser for dry skin that often feels tight or uncomfortable is a gentle formula that won’t strip skin of natural oils. Soap-free cleansers are a good choice for dry, flakey skin, too. The best face cleanser for sensitive skin that tends to be red or irritated is a gentle formula that soothes skin and helps balance pH levels. And the best face cleanser for combination skin that’s oily in the T-zone and dry everywhere else is one that washes away excess oil yet hydrates. If your skin isn’t often dry, flakey, red or oily, you may want to try an oil face cleanser, natural face cleanser or one that has ingredients that deliver the benefits you want, like anti-aging or extra hydration.

Both help remove impurities from skin. Face wash helps remove dirt, oil, and makeup and helps purify pores for a deeper clean. If you’re looking for a makeup cleanser for face, then a face wash is a good choice. Face cleanser tends to be milder, more hydrating and gently removes dirt, oil and debris from skin’s surface. These non-foaming formulas tend to be better suited for sensitive skin and dry skin.

We highly recommend choosing a good face cleanser for your specific skin type to get the most out of your cleansing step. There is no one-size-fits-all formula!

The goal of a cleanser is to remove dirt and debris without stripping skin of natural oils. A gentle face cleanser will help you do just that. And if your skin is often dry, irritated, red, sensitive or sensitized, then you’ll likely benefit from using a gentle face cleanser morning and night.

The main purpose of a toner for your face is to prep your skin for everything that comes next in your skincare routine. In Korean skincare regimens, toners are a way to maximize the benefits of your other products and often have specific benefits like hydrating or balancing. Toners also help remove anything that your cleanser might have missed.

Different toners have different benefits. There are ones for hydrating, purifying, balancing and soothing. In Korean skincare though, toners tend to be formulated to support the other products in your skincare routine.

Depending on the consistency of the toner, you can soak a cotton round and sweep it over skin. You can also use your fingers to massage the toner into skin.

Toning is the skincare step that comes right after cleansing and before serum-ing. If you are using two toners in your routine (which is OK!), start with the thinner formula then apply the thicker one.