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Routine↕ | Origin↕ | Steps↕ | Philosophy↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Korean 10-Step | South Korea | 10 | Layering hydration | Double cleanse, essence, sheet masks, snail mucin — K-beauty revolutionized global skincare, glass skin goal, hydration over everything |
French Pharmacy | France | 3-4 | Gentle, effective basics | Micellar water, thermal springs, La Roche-Posay, Bioderma — French women's 'effortless' skin is actually very deliberate minimal care |
Minimalist (Skip-Care) | Global/React to excess | 2-3 | Less is more | Cleanser + moisturizer + SPF, reaction against 10-step overload, dermatologists often recommend this, The Ordinary made it affordable |
Japanese | Japan | 4-5 | Prevention over correction | Oil cleansing origins, rice water, camellia oil, Shiseido heritage, emphasis on UV protection decades before the West caught on |
Ayurvedic | India | Varies | Dosha-based holistic | Turmeric, neem, sandalwood, ghee — 5000-year tradition, skin type determined by body constitution, herbal formulations |
Clinical/Prescription | Dermatology | 3-5 | Evidence-based actives | Tretinoin is the gold standard, prescription-strength results, medical-grade ingredients, no marketing fluff just data |
Slugging | Internet/K-beauty hybrid | Add-on | Seal everything in | Vaseline/Aquaphor over everything as the last step, TikTok trend that dermatologists actually approve, locks in moisture overnight |
Oil Cleansing Method | Ancient/Multiple | 1-2 | Oil dissolves oil | Counterintuitive — using oil to clean oily skin works, castor oil + carrier oil blend, removes makeup without stripping, converts skeptics |
Skin Cycling | Dr. Whitney Bowe (2022) | 4-night rotation | Rotate actives to prevent irritation | Night 1: exfoliant, Night 2: retinol, Nights 3-4: recovery — TikTok dermatologist trend that actually has science behind it |
Barrier Repair | Dermatology trend | 2-3 | Fix the skin barrier first | Ceramides, niacinamide, no actives until barrier heals — response to over-exfoliation epidemic, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast is the hero |
African Black Soap | West Africa | 1-3 | Traditional cleansing | Handmade from plantain skins and cocoa pods, centuries-old recipe, naturally antibacterial, SheaMoisture popularized globally |
Wabi-Sabi Skincare | Japan (philosophy) | Minimal | Embrace imperfection | Accept your skin as it is, anti-filter culture, focus on health not perfection, Japanese philosophy applied to beauty |
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