There’s nothing worse than wanting to try to enjoy your summer outdoors but you immediately get hit with heat, humidity, and the feeling of sweat dripping down your face the second that you step outside. It’s uncomfortable and frankly, unbearable. Especially for those living in high 30-degree celsius-days. K-Beauty introduced the skincare methods to address skin heat to soothe your skin so that you can stay comfortable while still soaking up the sun.
To combat high temperatures, K-beauty cooling skincare uses lightweight gel textures, soothing plant extracts, and specialized cooling agents to lower facial surface temperature on contact.
Our Cooling Skincare Picks:
Medicube Zero Pore Cooling Face Mask
This cooling and pore-tightening sheet mask lowers skin temperature and soothes redness while using niacinamide and adenosine to refine skin texture and provide deep hydration. Promotes smoother, brighter skin while delivering a refreshing cooling effect.
How we like to use it: After spending a long day exposed to the UV, our skin can start to feel a little dehydrated and irritated. After cleansing and toning, put on the Medicube Zero Pore Cooling Face Mask and leave it on for 10-20 minutes. Remove and pat the remaining essence into your skin. Follow up with the rest of your skincare routine.
If you want an instant cooling relief, these are the ones for you. These toner pads are infused with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract and Guaiazulenes, each pad is soaked in a lightweight, non-sticky essence to feel cooling on the skin while delivering long-lasting hydration. Perfect to calm down sensitive, reactive, or post-sun skin.
How we like to use it: Gently sweep the pad across the face, neck, or chest to clear away any sweat or oil while outdoors or after a workout.
Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Jelly Mist
A unique jelly-to-water facial spray formulated with 10% deep-sea water and PDRN to deliver instant hydration and a cooling, radiant glow. Suitable to use alone or over makeup for a glowy finish.
How we like to use it: Shake well. Take it with you on the go whenever you need a refreshing and energized spritz or apply after cleansing for an extra boost of moisture before moisturizer.
EQQUALBERRY Hyaltoin Flooding Serum
This serum is designed to deliver refreshing moisture and a cooling sensation to help soothe dry, sensitive skin. Formulated with a multi-later hyaluronic acid complex, Glacier Water, and soothing ingredients for a smooth, dewy finish.
How we like to use it: Ideal to use with the skin flooding technique where you layer multiple lightweight hydrating products onto damp skin to trap moisture and create a dewy glow. After washing your face, leave your skin damp and apply a hydrating toner or mist (like the Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Jelly Mist), then while your face is still wet, apply EQQUALBERRY Hyaltoin Flooding Serum to help pull moisture in. Follow with moisturizer to seal everything in.
Dr. Althea Retinol Flat Iron Eye Roller
This innovative eye serum combines retinol, bakuchiol, and peptides to firm skin, reduce wrinkles, and includes a built-in gua sha cooling metal roller applicator to enhance lifting effects while depuffing the eye area.
How we like to use it: Gently squeeze a small amount of serum and glide the metal roller applicator across the under-eye area. Tap any extra product gently with your ring finger. Suitable for morning and night time. If using in the morning, follow up with broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Biore SPF 50 UV Aqua Rich Weightless Moisturizer Sunscreen
This viral sunscreen is known for its ultra-light, watery texture that absorbs quickly and wears comfortably under makeup with no white cast. Perfect for everyday use as it contains hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated.
How we like to use it: Use as the last step in your morning skincare routine. Apply evenly to the face and any other exposed areas before heading outdoors. Reapply throughout the day as needed, especially after swimming or sweating.
Stay Cool For The Summer
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