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 MORNING ROUTINE

*With Peeling Gel (1-2 times a week):
1. Wash with water.
2. Gently rub Dr.G Peeling Gel to exfoliate.
3. Apply toner pads, leave on for a few minutes, and gently wipe off.
4. Follow with Rice Toner.
5. Apply Aestura Cream (switch to Snail Essence if your skin is oily).
6. Finish with a cream-type SPF.

*Regular Morning (No peeling gel)
1. Wash with water or use a foam cleanser.
2. Apply toner pads, leave on for a few minutes, and gently wipe off.
3. Follow with Rice Toner
4. Apply Goodal Vita C Serum (skip if you have a breakout).
5. Use Cosrx Snail Essence (add Aestura Cream after if your skin feels dry).
6. Finish with a cream-type SPF.

*NOTE*
Morning Routine:

*With Peeling Gel:
Dr.G Peeling Gel: Exfoliating 1-2 times a week is perfect, but avoid using it on days you’re applying Vitamin C, Retinol, or if your skin feels irritated.

*Toner Pads + Rice Toner/Anua Peach Niacin Toner: Both toners contain brightening ingredients, which are fine after exfoliation. However, since your skin may be sensitive post-exfoliation, use hydrating toners after peeling gel instead of actives like niacinamide.

*Aestura Cream or Snail Essence: Good choices to replenish moisture after exfoliating.

*SPF (Cream type): It’s essential after using exfoliants or brightening ingredients.

*Regular Morning:
Goodal Vita C: Vitamin C works well in the morning, especially with SPF. Avoid combining with other actives like niacinamide (Peach Toner), as this might irritate sensitive skin.

*Recommend a hydrating toner without actives for simple mornings or after exfoliation.

 

NIGHT ROUTINE

Night (Retinol Night 1-2 a week)
1. Double cleanse and dry your skin.
2. Rice Toner
3. Seoul 1988 Retinal 
4. Cosrx Snail Essence
5. Tirtir Ampoule
6. Aestura Moisturizer

Night (Reedle shot night 100, 300 , 700 or 1000)
1. Double Cleanse and dry
2. Rice Toner or Peach Niacin Toner
3. Reedle shot
4. Peach Niacin Serum
5. Aestura Moisturizer

Night (Medicube Pore Serum Night)
1. Double Cleanse and dry
2. Rice Toner 
3. Medicube pore serum
4. Tirtir Ampoule
5. Aestura Moisturizer

Regular Night
1. Double Cleanse and dry
2. Anua Peach Niacin Toner
3. Anua Peach Niacin Serum
4. Cosrx Snail Essence
4. Aestura Moisturizer

Routine Alternation Plan:
Regular Night
Retinol Night
Regular Night
Reedle Shot Night
Regular Night
Medicube Pore Serum Night

Breakout Care: Your approach to a simplified routine during breakouts (cleanser, toner pads, Snail Essence, and Aestura Cream) is excellent.

1. Cleanser
2. Toner pads
3. Snail Essence
4. Aestura Cream
5. SPF (Morning)

*NOTE*
Night Routine:

Retinol Night:
Retinal (Seoul 1988): Perfect frequency (1-2 times a week). Pairing with hydrating products like Snail Essence, Tirtir Ampoule, and Aestura Moisturizer is ideal.
Toner choice: Both Rice Toner and Peach Toner are fine here, but Rice Toner may be gentler with Retinol.

Reedle Shot Night:
Reedle Shot: Since this is a more intensive treatment, avoid using too many active ingredients on these nights.

Medicube Pore Serum Night:
Medicube Pore Serum: Pore-tightening serums often contain actives (like BHAs or niacinamide), so combining them with hydrating products.

***IMPORTANT***

When you are having any breakouts, I would take a break from all serums, reedle shots, peeling gel, retinal and medicube pore serums and just have simple routine with Cleansers, Toner pads, Snail Essence, Aestura Cream.

Hydrating Toner Addition: After finishing your brightening toners, consider using a natural hydrating toner (e.g., Haruharu Toner or Hyaluronic Acid toner) to balance out the active ingredients in your serums.

SPF: A cream-type SPF is a must for daytime. Sunsticks are for reapplication and do not provide full protection.

Niacinamide Levels: While niacinamide is gentle, layering too many niacinamide products (Peach Toner, Peach Serum, etc.) may irritate sensitive skin. Alternate their use or pair them with hydrating products on simpler days.