If you’re planning to get skin treatments in Korea, I’ve put together the 2025 Korean Skincare Trends Series, packed with tips and know-how I’ve gathered over the past three years. These aren’t just general tips, they’re tried-and-tested insights from my own experience, perfect for anyone wanting to get the most out of their treatments.
Here’s what’s in the series:
- Part 1: Post-Treatment Skincare: Tips to Speed Up Recovery
- Part 2: Home Care Guide: Achieve Dermatology-Level Results at Home
- Part 3: Korean Celebrity Skincare: Insider Secrets to Korean Celebrity Glow
Today, I'm sharing tips on how to take care of your skin at home.
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Ever wondered how IU keeps her skin so clear? Or how Park Seo-joon’s skin looks like porcelain Watching K-pop idols and K-drama stars often makes us curious about their skincare secrets. One of the most common questions I get about K-beauty is, How do Korean celebrities really care for their skin? In this blog, we’ll look at the unique skincare routines of celebrities and the latest skin treatments trending in Korea.
Unique Skincare Routines of Korean Celebrities
BTS Jungkook (Apple Cider Vinegar Cleansing Method)
Source: BTS Jungkook, Big Hit Music
The apple cider vinegar cleansing method Jungkook mentioned on the radio quickly became a hot topic.
- Apple cider vinegar face wash: Add 2–3 drops of apple cider vinegar to water and wash your face with it once a week.
- Effect: The AHA in apple cider vinegar gently removes dead skin cells, while its acidic pH helps balance the skin.
- Precautions: Using too much vinegar can cause irritation and may not be suitable for sensitive skin.
Song Hye-kyo (Milk Final Rinsing Method)
Source: Song Hye-kyo, TVN
The epitome of flawless, milky skin—Song Hye-kyo’s go-to milk cleansing method.
- How to do it: After your basic cleansing routine with Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, rinse your face with lukewarm milk for about 30 seconds. Then, finish with a splash of cold water.
- Benefits: The lactic acid in milk gently removes dead skin cells, while its minerals help keep the skin hydrated.
NCT Jaehyun (Refrigerator Toner Method)
Source: NCT Jaehyun, ELLE
NCT Jaehyun revealed his secret to flawless skin on NCT Cam.
- How to do it: Keep your toner in the refrigerator at 2–4°C. Soak a cotton pad with the chilled toner and leave it on your skin for about three minutes.
- Effects: This helps tighten pores, soothe the skin, and promote healthy blood circulation.
IU (Propolis Ampoule Layering)
Source: IU, Cine21
If you’re a fan of IU, you’ve probably noticed her love for propolis ampoules.
- How she uses it: Start with one drop of the CNP Propolis Ampoule, then add another drop after five minutes. Finish with Laneige Cream Skin Mist.
- IU’s tip: Don’t apply too much at once—the secret is to layer small amounts several times.
Popular Skin Treatments Among Korean Celebrities
1. Rejuran Healer (Skin Regeneration Treatment)
This “clear skin” treatment is a favorite among celebrities before filming. By boosting the skin’s natural regeneration with salmon DNA extract, it gives a natural glow without makeup. With minimal downtime, it’s easy to fit even into a busy schedule, making it a go-to procedure for many stars.
- Effects: Promotes skin regeneration, improves elasticity, reduces pores
- Price: 1 session 1,500,000 KRW (3-session package recommended)
2. High-Frequency Lifting (Thermage/Ulthera)
This is the celebrity go-to for achieving a natural V-line. It provides an immediate lifting effect without surgery, while collagen regeneration continues over the next three months, gradually enhancing contours from every angle. No wonder it’s a trusted choice among stars.
- Effects: Immediate lift, improved elasticity, long-term collagen regeneration
- Price: 1 session 2,000,000–4,000,000 KRW
3. Oriental Meridian Massage + Premium Hair Spa
A “healing care” treatment that relaxes your body while taking care of your skin. This popular celebrity choice helps relieve stress and fatigue from a busy schedule, reduces facial swelling for a slimmer look, and improves scalp health to enhance hairstyling.
- Effects: Reduces facial swelling, relieves stress, improves scalp health
- Price: Facial massage 120,000 KRW | Scalp massage 80,000 KRW | Hair spa 150,000 KRW
Final Tips
The real secret to celebrity skin isn’t fancy products, it’s consistency. Across the three parts of 2025 Korean Skincare Trends Series, the word I’ve mentioned most is consistency. I hope the special routines and trending treatments of these celebrities give you some inspiration for your own skincare journey. Above all, remember: finding a routine that works for you and sticking to it consistently is what really matters.
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