Routine by concern
Korean skincare routine for radiant skin
To bring back a radiant complexion, the Korean routine layers hydration and glow actives, and gently smooths the skin's surface. Here, step by step, is the routine the Mimi Seoul skin diagnosis recommends.
Bring back radiance
A dull complexion often signals dehydrated skin or slower renewal. The goal: smooth the surface and even out the tone, gently.
Actives to look for
Vitamin C
helps even out and brighten the complexion
Niacinamide
reduces the look of dark spots
PHAs, gentle AHAs
smooth the surface for a brighter complexion
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
Hydrating, alcohol-free toner
- 3
Targeted serum
Vitamin C serum
Radiance: in the morning, before sunscreen.
- 4
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
- 5
Sunscreen
SPF 50 sunscreen
Radiance: essential to prevent an uneven, dull tone.
Evening
- 1
Cleansing oil
Cleansing oil or balm
- 2
Gentle cleanser
Gentle gel or foam cleanser
- 3
Toner
Hydrating, alcohol-free toner
- 4
Targeted serum
Hydrating serum
- 5
Moisturiser
All-round moisturiser
Every week
- 1
Exfoliant · 1 to 2 evenings a week
Gentle AHA or PHA exfoliant
Radiance: to smooth the surface and revive the complexion.
How long does it take?
First visible results in 4 to 6 weeks.
Our tips
- Apply your products from the most fluid to the richest, leaving about thirty seconds between steps.
- Vitamin C in the morning, then sunscreen: the duo for a bright, even complexion.
Your questions
Which actives help with dull skin?
Vitamin C: helps even out and brighten the complexion. Niacinamide: reduces the look of dark spots. PHAs, gentle AHAs: smooth the surface for a brighter complexion.
How long before I see results on dull skin?
First visible results in 4 to 6 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.