The Korean Skincare Routine – Your Expert Guide to Glowing Skin
Korean skincare has taken the world by storm, celebrated for its gentle approach and impressive results. It’s built on one clear philosophy: great skin comes from consistent care, not quick fixes.
At Eden SkinStore, our doctor and skin specialist-led team has adapted the famous Korean skincare routine for Irish skin, combining K-beauty’s innovative layering techniques with products that suit our cool, humid climate. If you’ve ever admired the “glass skin” glow, this is your step-by-step guide to achieving it, tailored for real Irish conditions.
Why Korean Skincare Works for Irish Skin
Irish skin can be sensitive, dry, and prone to redness due to constant changes in temperature and humidity. Korean skincare works brilliantly here because it focuses on hydration, skin barrier health, and prevention rather than aggressive exfoliation.
These products are designed to work in harmony, layering lightweight moisture and nourishment to protect and strengthen your skin over time. The result? Softer, smoother, more radiant skin, without irritation.
Explore our curated Korean Collection see what makes K-beauty so effective for Irish complexions.
Your Step-by-Step Korean Skincare Routine
Step 1: Cleanse and Refresh
Every great routine begins with a proper cleanse. Korean skincare champions the “double cleanse”. First, removing makeup and sunscreen with an oil-based cleanser, then using a gentle second step to purify the skin.
Start with the Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm, which melts away makeup and impurities while leaving your skin hydrated and smooth. Follow up with the Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 to sweep away excess oil and refine texture without drying.
You’ll find more gentle options in our Korean Cleansers collection.

Step 2: Tone and Prep
Toning helps rebalance your skin’s pH and prepare it for the next steps. Korean toners are lightweight and hydrating, designed to soften and plump rather than tighten.
We recommend the Medicube Triple Collagen Toner, which nourishes and firms while providing a burst of moisture. Apply it with your fingertips, pressing it gently into the skin for maximum absorption.

Step 3: Treat with Serum
Serums deliver concentrated ingredients to address specific concerns — from dullness to fine lines.
If your goal is brightness and even tone, the Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum, is a customer favourite. Its blend of niacinamide and propolis extract helps soothe, balance, and restore radiance.
For anti-ageing or firmness, try the Medicube Triple Collagen Serum, which deeply hydrates and supports elasticity.
Discover more targeted options in our Korean Serum collection.
Step 4: Moisturise and Lock in Hydration
Moisturising is key to maintaining a healthy barrier and ensuring all the hydration from previous steps stays sealed in.
For most skin types, the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream offers lightweight nourishment with rice bran water and ginseng, leaving the skin dewy but never greasy.
If your skin tends to feel tight or reactive, the Medicube Triple Collagen Cream provides a rich, soothing finish that deeply replenishes.
Browse our full range of Korean Moisturisers for more options.
Step 5: Protect with SPF
The most important step of all. Sunscreen protects against UV damage, premature ageing, and pigmentation, and Korean sunscreens are known for their elegant, lightweight textures.
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50+ is an everyday essential. It offers broad-spectrum protection while feeling weightless on the skin, making it perfect for daily wear in Ireland’s ever-changing weather.
Explore our Korean SPF range to find your ideal formula.

Expert Tip from Lauren Reilly
“Korean skincare is a long-term investment in your skin’s health. Irish skin thrives when you focus on hydration, protection, and gentle consistency — that’s where the real glow comes from.”
– Lauren Reilly, Lead Skin Specialist at Eden Medical
How to Build Your Own Routine
- Start simple: Cleanser, Serum, Moisturiser, SPF.
- Add steps gradually as your skin adjusts.
- Choose lightweight, hydrating products suited to your skin type.
- Be consistent — results build with time and care.
Shop Korean Skincare from Ireland’s Skin Experts
At Eden SkinStore, we bring you the best of Korean skincare, authentic, doctor-approved, and shipped directly from Cork. From the timeless simplicity of Beauty of Joseon to the innovative science of Medicube, each product is carefully chosen to suit real Irish skin.
Explore the Korean Skincare Collection and start your journey to healthy, glowing skin.
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