Jung So-min’s captivating visuals as Love Next Door’s Bae Seok-ryu have become the talk of the town. Youthful, flawless and radiating glass-like finish – the actress is championing K-beauty supremacy and how. We’re absolutely mesmerised by her doe-eyes and natural charm, brimming with curiosity to know the secrets behind her spotless face. If Jung So-min is your new K-drama obsession, let’s take you through the celebrity’s go-to skincare routine for maintaining healthy skin in her 30s.
OG K-drama lovers know Jung So-min’s exceptional acting chops in shows like Playful Kiss, Love Reset, My Father is Strange and Alchemy of Souls. In her almost 15-year showbiz journey, Jung So-min doesn’t seem to have really aged, looking as beautiful and healthy as ever. While one might think of a celebrity skincare routine as expensive, complicated and unfeasible for everyday emulation, Jung So-min’s skincare regime proves otherwise. Minimalist and basic, her beauty routine focuses only on the essentials. Here’s more about the actress dishing her beauty routine:
Jung So-min: The Love Next Door hitmaker’s skincare and beauty secrets
According to a report by Kpopherald (via Episctream), the K-drama actress uses creams, ampoules and serums to steer clear of breakouts and impurities. She also reportedly uses hydrating eye masks after busy shooting hours to lessen the appearance of undereye bags. Take a closer look at her skincare go-to’s.
She splashes her face with water in the morning to invigorate the skin
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According to the report, Jung So-min pointed out that having a clear base (i.e. the skin) is important for makeup to look flawless. To start off her skincare routine, Jung So-min splashes her face with water in the morning as soon as she wakes up.
Interestingly, the actress revealed she completely skips using a facial cleanser. “There may be some people whose skin doesn’t fit (with this method) but I got better skin with that. I want to recommend (this method),” she said.
The simple yet effective method of splashing your face with water in the morning helps stimulate the sluggish and sleepy skin. Especially for people with dry or sensitive skin, using just water will support your skin barrier by not washing away any protective lipids.
However, people with oily skin can opt for a facewash to get rid of excess oil, dirt, and sweat as well as to prevent clogged pores.
Jung So-min trusts ampoule to hydrate and repair her skin
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Largely popularised by K-beauty, ampoules are a part of the serum and essence family. An ampoule is basically a highly concentrated formulation with active ingredients to target specific skin types. The product delivers maximum results in shorter periods, targeting major skincare concerns like hyperpigmentation, brutal breakouts, acne scars and so on.
It’s a more potent version of serum and has the ability to brighten, hydrate, protect and repair the skin. Because of their ultra-high concentration, ampoules are usually used once or twice a week unlike serums, which are a part of your everyday skincare routine. Jung So-min uses an ampoule in her skincare routine for its wide benefits to the skin.
“I wash my face with water and apply skin care products. When I put on makeup after that, (my face takes the makeup) very well,” the Love Next Door actress mentioned.
The actress pampers herself with a face pack at night
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On days, when Jung So-min feels like going the extra mile to pamper her skin, she lathers a face pack to hydrate, nourish and brighten the skin texture. From reducing ageing and wrinkle problems to boosting collagen, preventing dirt from entering the pores and soothing the skin – the benefits of face packs or overnight masks are many. By aiding the skin to heal overnight, face masks allow for other skin care products to do their job better.
Jung So-min swears by under-eye masks to banish puffiness and fine lines
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According to K-drama Stars, the actress uses organic eye masks to eliminate the eye bags she gains from her busy roster. The skin under your eyes is one of the most sensitive areas, thereby needing extra nourishment to stay supple. Under-eye masks do just that. They reduce puffiness, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and keep dark circles and inflammation at bay.
Will you try out the skincare rituals of Jung So-min?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Jung So-min reportedly uses creams, ampoules and serums to steer clear of breakouts and impurities. She also swears by under eye masks to lessen the appearance of dark circles and fine lines.
Glass-skin is a term closely associated with Korean skincare. It means having a radiant, smooth and spotless complexion which is as flawless as glass.
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Kriti Nayyar
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Kriti is a stay-at-home dog mama, whose knack for telling interesting stories keeps her erstwhile monotonous life sane. A literature & journalism degree holder, you'll find her binging on Agatha Christie novels while critiquing the everyday state of affairs. On Kriti's seldom social outings, she's seen devouring coffee sangria with appetizing bread on the side.
