Skincare Routine: Minimalist and Affordable K-Beauty for Students in Switzerland

Known for its ten-step ritual, the Korean skincare routine can seem complicated at first glance.

However, it's not necessary to follow all ten steps every day: exfoliation and a sheet mask are not part of the daily routine, and you can even opt for a single cleanse instead of a double cleanse. So, without exfoliation and a mask, there are only 6 to 7 steps left. Does that still seem too complicated?

No worries, that's where "skip-care" comes in, a minimalist K-beauty trend that hasn't received the attention it deserves. But what exactly is it? "Skip-care" or "skinimalism" is simply a Korean skincare routine that involves skipping some of the ten steps and sticking to just the three or four essential ones.

A minimalist K-beauty routine is both simple and highly effective, but it's also less expensive for students or anyone on a tight budget.

Your practical, quick and economical minimalist K-beauty routine

Major Korean cosmetic brands have also been busy creating multi-use products suitable for skip-care routines, such as emulsions that combine a serum and a moisturizer for the face, eye area, neck, décolleté and hands, to be applied morning and evening, as well as products that combine a mask and a serum, thus reducing the skincare routine to a few jars.

On closer inspection, “K-beauty minimalism” is essentially about not overtreating the skin, but rather selecting products based on its condition and the environmental factors that stress it.

Although the Korean skin care method includes general guidelines with different steps, everyone's skin is different and a one-size-fits-all solution does not always work.

For example, double cleansing and exfoliation can be too harsh for sensitive skin, and irritated skin should be treated with as few products as possible. On the other hand, there's no point in covering healthy, well-maintained skin with a multitude of different active serums. Sometimes, skin needs a break from intensive products, just as the body needs a break from supplements or a detox.

At Coreebeauty, we're confident that skip-care will appeal to anyone who wants to spend as little time as possible on their skincare routine, and also spend less money.

But it's important to remember that there's no point in rushing if you want to achieve results and get the most out of the products you use. Even with a skip-care or minimalist K-beauty routine, it's important to massage the cleanser in thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes, apply the essence by patting it in using the 7-skin method, and combine your facial oil with a firming and brightening massage.

To simplify, adopt a "less is more" attitude with skip-care: fewer products used with care. Perhaps you've already followed the ten-step Korean skincare routine and your skin is now so healthy that you're ready to switch to skip-care, which involves fewer steps.

It is also very convenient when you travel.

What are the benefits of the Skip Care method?

-It is perfect for those who have little time, but who do not want to give up taking care of their skin.

-It's a skin-friendly ritual: applying many products and several layers can cause allergic reactions, irritation, or a fluffing effect. -It significantly reduces waste.

-It allows you to make (big) savings. If you are a student in Switzerland or France

-Your beauty kit will be much easier to carry and lighter! Adopting Skip Care means adopting a practical and sustainable attitude based on minimalism that leads us directly and more quickly to results.

This concept fits perfectly with the Coreebeauty philosophy! Curious about how to implement your new Skip Care routine? Here are some tips to help you put it into practice.

Adopting Skip Care means adopting a practical and sustainable approach based on minimalism that leads us directly and more quickly to results. This concept fits perfectly with the Coreebeauty philosophy!

Information : We ship your K-beauty order directly from Switzerland to all cantons and cities in Europe: Zurich, Vaud, Geneva, Ticino, Jura, Bern, Paris, Brussels... All Korean skincare products are already in our warehouses in Switzerland, delivery is very fast and without any unpleasant surprises!

Curious about how to implement your new Skip Care routine? Here are some tips to help you get started today!

Skip-care Routine: How to do it and with which products?

To build a minimalist yet effective k-beauty skincare routine, follow these steps:

Skip-care routine

Cleaning
Essence
Moisturizer
Facial oil (optional but recommended)

If you ask a Korean, they will tell you that the "skip-care" routine consists of only three steps: cleansing, essence, and moisturizing.

However, we won't let you forget about facial oil, because the following natural laws apply to skin care: after cleansing, the skin needs hydration (water) and oil.

Moisturizers, especially light oil-in-water emulsions, aren't greasy enough, and many find thick water-in-oil emulsions too rich. If you really want to reduce your K-beauty routine from four steps to three, you can skip the moisturizer, but never skip the essence or facial oil.

Beauty of Jaseon and Skin1004 are ideal brands for skip-care, as the reduction in care steps makes value for money particularly important.

These brands make your life easier because their moisturizers are so fine that they can even be applied to the eye area.

Finally, their essences are very rich in nourishing ingredients and could even be considered 2-in-1 products combining essence and serum. For an extra boost, you can use a sheet mask 1 to 2 times a week.

Cleaning

Cleanse your skin with Abib Cleansing Cream , suitable for all skin types. For a deeper cleanse, you can remove the cleanser with a konjac sponge or muslin cloth, but it also rinses off easily with warm water.

Essence

For example, three essences are available for your minimalist k-beauty routine: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% serum for dry and mature skin, Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water for normal skin and Bean Essence from MIXSOON for oily and combination skin.

Moisturizer

Korean brands offer products that can be used on the face, eye area, neck, décolleté, and hands.

However, they are often sold in small sizes and we recommend that you reserve them for the face only. COSRX Propolis Light Cream is a highly moisturizing cream with a high content of black bee propolis complex and antioxidants for a radiant complexion and hydrated skin.

Its creamy, lightweight, gel-like texture absorbs easily into the skin without leaving a greasy film and is also suitable for use under makeup. Perfect and powerful, it's a real plus for your minimalist K-beauty routine.

Facial oil

SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is suitable for all skin types, is rich in nutrients, and is 98% organic. Smooth it onto your skin at the end of your treatment or mix a few drops into your moisturizer.

We highly recommend combining the oil with a firming and brightening facial massage. A facial massage enhances the effects of your skincare routine, just like a visit to a beauty spa for a facial.

The Skip-Care method for inexpensive and highly effective Korean cosmetics

How many skincare products do you use? Micellar water to remove makeup, a cleanser, a toner, and a moisturizer? Maybe a favorite serum and a twice-weekly mask? And maybe an eye cream to target dark circles and crow's feet.

Retinol to keep skin smooth and youthful, and a dose of vitamin C for radiance. Even if your skincare routine is relatively effective, what happens when a problem arises? Do you continue with your usual routine or do you try everything at your disposal? After all, there's nothing like a dose of salicylic acid to dry out a blemish or a layer of glycolic acid to brighten a dull complexion.

But have you ever tried the K-beauty “skip-care” routine? 

“Skip-care” or “skin fasting” is now being touted as the latest skincare trend in Korea, even though in reality, dermatologists have been advocating this simplistic approach to skincare for years.

 Is your skin so healthy thanks to a multi-step K-beauty skincare routine that you've been able to switch to a "minimalist" routine? So, what results have you achieved with the Skip-Care method? Let us know in the comments!