I went on a wellness and beauty-focused trip to South Korea and threw my routine and half of my products away. Here’s what I learned: I was washing my face wrong. I learned that double cleansing first (oil cleanser then a cleansing wash) is best at night or when you wear makeup. And your oil cleanser should stay on your face for 10 minutes, sprayed with water, then rubbed in little circles until it creates a creamy texture, then you wash it off. I was applying makeup to my face while it was warm. Use a fan to make sure your face is cool, maybe even cold, and your makeup will last longer. My sunscreen wasn’t strong enough. A new UV filter hasnt been approved in the US since the 1990s. Koreans use SPF 50 PA+++, a newer, more advanced UV filter that protects the skin on a whole other level and the formulas are less thick and leave white casts. I let my sheet masks expire early. Put them in the refrigerator before use. It will absorb better, and it prevents it from drying out in the package. I was stacking products that do the same thing or make each other useless. I had a serum, moisturizer, and wash that cancel each other out. I was using the same skincare and makeup products all year long. I should have been using heavier and thicker products in the winter, and lighter products during the warm seasons. I was using one thick layer of foundation. Foundation lasts longer if you do multiple thin layers. Skincare is preventative, not reactive. If I had a more solid routine it would prevent issues and emergency fixes. Did any of these shock you? wellnesstourism koreanskincareroutine brownskincare