Routine by concern
Korean skincare routine for dehydrated skin
For dehydrated skin, the Korean method layers light hydration, from toner to cream, whatever the skin type. Here, step by step, is the routine the Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis builds.
Deep hydration
Dehydrated skin lacks water, whatever its type: it feels tight, shows lines more and loses its glow. The Korean method layers light coats of hydration.
Actives to look for
Hyaluronic acid
holds water in the upper layers of the skin
Glycerin
attracts and keeps in moisture
Panthenol (vitamin B5)
soothes and hydrates
Ceramides
limit water loss
Morning and evening
The routine, step by step
This is the balanced routine our skin diagnosis builds. It then adapts it to your other answers: concerns, number of steps, ingredients to avoid.
Morning
- 1
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 2
Toner
Alcohol-free hydrating toner
- 3
Essence
Hydrating essence
Hydration: layer it in thin coats.
- 4
Targeted serum
Hyaluronic acid serum
Hydration: on still-damp skin, to hold in more water.
- 5
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
- 6
Sunscreen
SPF 50 sunscreen
Evening
- 1
Cleansing oil
Cleansing oil or balm
- 2
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 3
Toner
Alcohol-free hydrating toner
- 4
Essence
Hydrating essence
Hydration: layer it in thin coats.
- 5
Targeted serum
Hyaluronic acid serum
Hydration: on still-damp skin, to hold in more water.
- 6
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
How long does it take?
More comfortable within days; plumper-looking skin in 2 to 4 weeks.
Our tips
- Apply your products from the most fluid to the richest, leaving about thirty seconds between steps.
- Apply your products to slightly damp skin to lock in more hydration.
Your questions
Which actives help with dehydrated skin?
Hyaluronic acid: holds water in the upper layers of the skin. Glycerin: attracts and keeps in moisture. Panthenol (vitamin B5): soothes and hydrates. Ceramides: limit water loss.
How long before I see results on dehydrated skin?
More comfortable within days; plumper-looking skin in 2 to 4 weeks.
Is this routine right for me?
It is a starting point. The free Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis tailors it to your skin in two minutes (skin type, priorities, number of steps, ingredients to avoid), then an expert advisor fine-tunes it with you in our Paris store.
Your routine, made to measure
Two minutes, seven questions: the free skin diagnosis tailors this routine to your skin and emails it to you.
Cosmetic advice that does not replace a dermatologist's opinion. Product types and actives, with no brand imposed: our advisor guides you in store based on the latest arrivals.