If you’ve noticed your skin is looking dull and devitalised of late, or maybe uneven skin tone and fine lines are starting to appear more often than you’d like, we feel you! As we age, our skin’s natural renewal process slows, leading to a constant tired-looking complexion! But the good news is that with the right skincare routine, you can bring that luminous, youthful radiance you once donned, back to life!
Known for their transformative power and dedication to achieving a natural, dewy glow, Korean skincare routines are perfect for rejuvenating dull, ageing skin, we can vouch for that! Keep reading to learn all about this skin-loving ritual designed to hydrate, brighten and revive your skin with every step. if you’ve been searching for a way to bring life back to your complexion, this multi-step, pampering routine really is the answer!
Step 1: Use micellar water to melt away impurities
The k-beauty skincare ritual kicks off with a double cleanse to ensure every ounce of dirt, grime, makeup and impurities is removed from your skin!
You’ll want to start with a gentle micellar water to melt away makeup, sunscreen, and surface oils without stripping your skin. This step not only dissolves impurities but also provides an initial layer of hydration, setting the stage for every product to come!
Use: Hubislab Pure Balance Micellar Gentle Lip & Eye Remover. Soothing and deeply nourishing it effectively removes makeup residue while soothing irritated skin around the eyes and lips.
Step 2: Apply a cleansing gel to deep clean your pores
Next up is a gel cleanser to ensure every trace of residue is removed, including deeper impurities. A mild, pH-balanced cleanser will prevent dryness while cleansing effectively, leaving your skin fresh and perfectly prepped.
A two-step cleanse for some might seem excessive but it ensures a thoroughly clean slate so that your other products can penetrate more effectively.
Use: Hubislab Pure Balance Refreshing Cleansing Gel. Formulated with natural surfactants extracted from corn, coconut, and palm kernel oils, this refreshing cleansing gel works to remove sebum and dead skin cells, while rebalancing the skin’s pH without irritation.
Step 3: Be armed with a good exfoliator to bring back your glow
A gentle exfoliator, used 1-3 times a week, is crucial for removing dead skin cells and revealing the healthy, glowing layer underneath. This step is especially important for ageing skin, as cell turnover slows with age, leading to a duller complexion.
Use: Hubislab Pure Balance Papaya Enzyme Peeling Wash - this plant enzyme-based deep cleanser formulated with natural papaya extract dissolves easily in cold water and eliminates dead skin cells without irritation, breaking down proteins to produce peptone, which washes away dirt and sebum within the pores without irritation.
Step 4: Incorporate a toner into your routine
Many people skip this step because they don’t see it as essential but what they don’t know is a toner restores your skin’s natural pH and prepares it to absorb the rest of the products effectively!! Crazy to think that without it all the products you are applying to your skin might be working to their best ability!
Make sure you opt for a hydrating toner that replenishes moisture.
Try: Moisture Max Aqua Mist. Perfect for restoring and protecting your skin's moisture balance, this luxurious toning mist rich in minerals, vitamins, polysaccharides, and amino acids, is fortified with polyglutamicamide, algae extract, and betaine to provide deep hydration and elasticity to skin after every refreshing spritz.
Step 5: Invest in an essence, it’s the secret to a youthful glow!
Essences are like a magical dose of hydration and nourishment. They’re the heart of Korean skincare, delivering an intense boost of moisture while preparing your skin to absorb serums more effectively.
Try: Hubislab Premium Active Revival Essence. This essence is like liquid silk on the skin. Light and nourishing it instantly soaks into skin working its magic! It’s formulated with collagen and peptides ensuring skin is softer, smoother and plumper! Oh and its amazing at calming irritation and strengthening skin too!
Step 6: Don’t forget to apply a serum to target dullness, fine lines and pigmentation
A serum is packed with concentrated active ingredients tailored to address your specific concerns, from dehydration and dullness to fine lines and dark spots. Look for ingredients like vitamin c and niacinamide that work to boost collagen, combat dullness by brightening the complexion, even skin tone and enhance elasticity!
Try: Hubislab Derma Max Vitamin-C Complex 50% Ampoule. Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient for brightening and firming dull, ageing skin. Hubislab’s Derma Max Vitamin-C Complex features a high concentration of stable Vitamin C to fight oxidative stress, reduce dark spots, and boost radiance.
Step 7: Once a week apply a mask and soak in the goodness
A mask for many might not seem like a necessity but in Korean skincare routines, masks are a must! A sheet mask not only feels indulgent but also delivers hydration and active ingredients deeper into your skin. Pop one on for 10-20 minutes to brighten, firm, and replenish tired, ageing skin.
Try: Hubislab e+ Epiderma Nova Cell Brightening Mask 5 x 35g. This anti-ageing brightening mask rich in strawberry, rose and mango extract, provides skin with antioxidant protection while toning, lifting and improving skin elasticity due to collagen production. It also supresses the production of melanin pigmentation, which contributes to the appearance of blemishes and freckles resulting in brighter, clearer skin! 
Step 8: Make sure you always apply an eye cream to revitalize your delicate eye area
Eye creams are essential in a Korean routine to nourish the delicate under-eye skin, where signs of ageing can appear first. Choose one that hydrates and firms, targeting puffiness and fine lines.
Try: Hubislab Premium Active Eternal Face & Eye Cream. This outstanding product isn’t just your eye cream, it can be applied all over face too! Its packed with powerful ingredients including acemella oleacea extract and over 60% of BotalixTM, a patented combination of botulinum-derived ingredients and bio-antioxidants, to effectively fight ageing, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles while refining skin texture.
Step 9: Now its time to apply your moisturiser to lock in hydration and put a stop to dull, dehydrated skin
A rich, hydrating moisturiser is key to sealing in all the previous layers, ensuring long-lasting moisture and creating a smooth, plumped-up look. For ageing skin, a cream with rich emollients will provide extra nourishment.
Try: Hubislab Moisture Max Hydro Moisturiser. Packed with hyaluronic acid, this moisture-rich, yet beautifully lightweight cream absorbs quickly into skin without any greasiness, providing skin with deep nourishment and a long-lasting luxurious feeling. Its perfect!
Step 10: Slather on your sunscreen. It’s your daily armour against ageing!
The final (and arguably most crucial) step in any skincare routine is SPF. UV exposure is a primary cause of premature ageing, so applying sunscreen every morning (yes even on cloudy days!) protects your skin and preserves all the work you’ve done! Just remember to use an SPF of 30 higher with broad-spectrum protection to guard against both UVA and UVB rays.
Try: Hubislab Post Rays Derma Perfect Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ -50g. Non irritating, soothing and nourishing, this sunscreen not only provides complete UV and antioxidant protection, but it is also formulated with peptides and hydrolysed collagen to combat premature ageing and hyperpigmentation. The invisible matte formula applies smoothly and stays on all day!
If you have blemishes and don’t like the idea of slathering on sunscreen because you think it will exacerbate your skin try Herb 8 Soothing Blemish Balm SPF30 PA++. This outstanding sunscreen delivers SPF and so much more! It’s a multi-tasking dream! It combines the benefits of a soothing blemish balm with SPF 30 sun protection, and natural lightweight coverage to perfectly conceal blemishes and imperfections without clogging pores.
Enriched with a blend of eight natural herbal extracts, including chamomile, rosemary, and lavender, this balm also helps to soothe, repair, and rejuvenate the skin. It evens skin tone while calming irritation and redness, which is especially helpful for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin. It’s also perfectly hydrating! Genius.
We get that this Hubislab routine can seem like a lot! But we are here to tell you that with this Korean skincare routine, your skin will go from dull and tired to vibrant and youthful in little to no time. Remember each step is designed to boost hydration, improve elasticity, and even out skin tone!