Micellar waters and other make-up removers

Korean-style facial cleansing

Every skin needs thorough but gentle cleansing - even very dry and especially very oily skin. In the mornings, rinsing the face with water is enough for most people, but in the evenings it is very important to wash the face carefully with a suitable cleansing product.

The best facial cleanser - for dry skin, oily skin, aging skin, sensitive skin, and combination skin

What the best product for facial cleansing is depends on your skin type, concerns, and personal preferences. What kind of cleansing product do you find pleasant to use?

First examine your skin and use, for example, our article to help determine what skin type you have. Then think about what you need from a cleansing product: do you wear heavy makeup? Choose an effective oil cleanser or balm as the first step of cleansing. Don’t really wear makeup? One carefully chosen cleansing product might be enough for you, but it should be effective enough to clean away dirt, sebum, and for example sunscreen in one go – like for example [Some By Mi] Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil to Foam. Do you hate removing makeup and want to spend minimal time and effort on it? Try cleansing wipes.

After you have considered what kind of cleanser you need for the first step of your routine, you can think about what you want from the actual skin cleansing. If your skin is oily and/or prone to acne, choose a product that balances sebum production and soothes and prevents inflammation, such as [VT Cosmetics] Cica Mild Foam Cleanser. Similarly, if your skin is very dry, choose a gently cleansing product that moisturizes the skin while washing, like our customers' favorite [About Me] Rice Makgeolli Cleansing Foam.

Do you need to wash your face in the morning?

For most people, we recommend rinsing the face with just water in the morning. This way, you avoid over-stripping the skin, which can disrupt the skin’s protective barrier and lead to irritation, dryness, and inflammation.

However, if your skin is very oily, either all the time or for example at certain times of the month, it may be necessary to cleanse the skin gently with a water-based cleanser in the morning as well. Double cleansing is not needed in the morning; a single step is enough.

Gentle facial cleansing

You will find a wide range of facial cleansers in our selection, including cleansing oils, cleansing balms, cleansing foams, and more, suitable even for sensitive and reactive skin.

Korean skincare emphasizes gentle facial care, so gentle cleansers are available from many brands and for many different skin types.

See our selection of skin-soothing and gentle products in our collection.