For all men looking to achieve that flawless Korean glass glow, Kim Soo-hyun is your muse. Apart from being a K-drama prodigy, the Queen of Tears hitmaker has seemingly gauged eyeballs for his unrivalled good looks and gleaming skin. His face still looks as youthful as the day he made his debut 15 years back. Keen to know his beauty secrets? We’ve curated a detailed ‘Kim Soo-hyun skincare routine’ guide, unravelling all the tips and tricks to achieve glowing, spotless skin.
Even in his late 30s, Kim Soo-hyun boasts a blemish-free supple skin. He takes his skincare very seriously, abiding by a simple yet effective routine even on the busiest of days. After all, you have to step it up a notch to shine in the spotlight. Did you know that Kim Soo-hyun has been tapped as the face of popular skincare brands like COSRX and YOU Beauty, boosting their sales worldwide with his charm? K-beauty is the next big thing, and if you haven’t already embarked on this skincare journey, take this as your sign to start today. With that, let’s dive into the skincare routine of Kim Soo-hyun.
Kim Soo-hyun skincare routine: The Hallyu star’s go-to beauty tips
Not just fans, but Kim Soo-hyun’s team can’t stop gushing about the actor’s skin. Appearing on a popular Korean YouTube channel, celebrity makeup artist Shin Ae went gaga over Kim’s skin. Complementing his ‘nice’ skin and ‘pretty’ eyebrows, Shin Ae added she didn’t have to work around much with the actor’s face as it was already ready without any enhancements.
So what does his skincare exactly entail? As quoted by ANTARA, the actor said that the intense filming schedules take a toll on your sleeping and lifestyle habits which ultimately causes the skin to look dull. He stressed the importance of inculcating healthy lifestyle habits like keeping yourself hydrated and clocking in good hours of sleep for the skin to feel rejuvenated from within.
As for his skincare, Kim Soo-hyun religiously uses a cleanser, moisturiser, vitamin C mask, face serum, eye cream as well as lip balm in his routine. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of his skincare routine that all men in their 30s can follow for a healthy glow.
Kim Soo-hyun double cleanses and exfoliates his skin to remove impurities
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Kicking off his skincare routine is double cleansing: an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based one. Double cleansing is a popular K-beauty trend to remove stubborn dirt, oil, and grime from your face, especially to revitalise dull skin and improve the penetration of other skincare products.
An oil cleanser is built to remove all oil-based impurities like makeup, sebum, sunscreen etc. Once that’s out of the way, a water-based cleanser removes grime and sweat from the deep ends of your skin, making your skin a clean canvas for other products to work their magic. People who wear heavy makeup, or have acne-prone or oily skin benefit the most from double cleansing.
Moving on, Kim Soo-hyun also uses an exfoliator often to get rid of dead skin cells. Apart from that, exfoliating evens out your skin tone and texture, and boosts collagen production to give your skin a more youthful appearance.
He goes in with a moisturiser to repair the skin’s barrier
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No skincare routine is ever complete without a moisturiser. Cold weather or hot, air conditioning or not: all these environments suck the moisture out of your skin. And if you’re not using a moisturiser to hydrate your skin, you’re only accelerating your skin’s ageing process. Being the brand ambassador of YOU Beauty, the actor has promoted the brand’s Radiance Up! Deep Moisturizing Cream which is infused with ceramides and an advanced brightening system to lock in moisture.
Kim Soo-hyun trusts a face serum to further brighten and hydrate the skin
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You’re probably living under a rock if you aren’t familiar with face serums/ essences. A serum is an extremely lightweight skincare product with a higher concentration of active ingredients like vitamin C, green tea, Hyaluronic acid, Glycolic acid and more. It is targeted to manage specific skincare conditions like ageing, dullness, fine lines, acne or dryness. Serums are very specific to your skin type and the skin problem you’re facing. So it’s better to consult a professional before purchasing the product.
As for Kim Soo-hyun, the actor trusts YOU Beauty’s Advanced Youth Series line, including the Intensive Peptide Serum. The product promises to stimulate cell renewal, maintain skin elasticity, as well as give you a youthful appearance.
Kim Soo-hyun skincare routine: Vitamin C masks are his favourite
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What better than basking in the coolness of a sheet mask? Self-care at peak. The Queen of Tears sensation trusts vitamin C sheet masks to mask away his skin’s dullness. We spoke to Ms Iris Leung, the spa manager of Hong Kong’s popular wellness abode, MiraSpa about the actual benefits of sheet masks or whether they are just another K-beauty fad that’ll die down quickly.
“Vitamin C is very popular in these few years and K-pop stars may have something to do with it indeed,” Leung said. Talking about the benefits of vitamin C sheet masks, she added, “Vitamin C has powerful antioxidant properties which include brightening of the skin tone, increasing radiance, and helping repair fine lines.”
Furthermore, she suggested that if you really want to get the best results, invest in a Vitamin C + Retinol cream and make it a part of your daily skincare routine. “Sheet face masks are a good remedy for frequent travellers,” she noted.
He uses eye cream to combat dark circles and puffiness
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An eye cream a day keeps your dark circles and puffiness away. Whether you’re heading to work after pulling off a rollicking all-nighter or just want to conceal your sobbing sessions – eye creams are your best bud. Given the gruelling and weary filming schedules of K-drama actors like Kim Soo-hyun, it becomes imperative to give extra care to your worn-out eyes.
The skin under your eyes is the most delicate and thinnest, making it more susceptible to dryness, dullness, signs of ageing as well as fatigue. Anyone can benefit from using an eye cream in their routine. However, its effectiveness boils down to choosing a product that caters to your skin issues.
Kim Soo-hyun incorporates lip balm into his skincare routine
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The last step in the skincare routine of Kim Soo-hyun is applying a lip balm. Who doesn’t love cherry-tinted, plump lips? Our K-drama oppa surely does. Lip balm is one of those handbag staples many people always carry in their arm candies. Lips balms aren’t just pretty tints. They work as nourishing and moisturising agents to heal dry, cracked and chapped lips. More recently, brands have launched SPF-infused lip balms to protect your lips from the harsh UV rays that cause hyperpigmentation on and around the lips and can even dry them out.
Some easy-to-follow, minimalist skincare tips for men
While skincare has long been associated with and practised by women, it’s time you men up the ante and start indulging in self-care before it’s too late. For all men looking to invest in skincare and start their wellness journey, we’ve listed some hassle-free tips, suggested by Ms Iris Leung, the expert herself.
- It’s vital that men choose products containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, or Vitamin B5.
- You can follow the most basic skincare routine, starting with a good face cleansing gel.
- A toner containing ‘Witch Hazel’ can help balance the oil produced by the skin.
- As for the moisturiser, it should contain Vitamin B5 or hyaluronic acid to achieve the best moisturising effect.
According to Leung, this basic routine works if you commit to it and use it daily. You’ll be surprised with how much healthier glow you can achieve in no time.
That’s all for the ‘Kim Soo-hyun skincare routine’ guide!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What beauty brands does Kim Soo-hyun prefer?
Kim Soo-hyun is the brand ambassador of COSRX as well as YOU Beauty and you’ll find a lot of their skincare products in the actor’s kitty.
- Does Kim Soo-hyun have sensitive skin?
The actor reportedly has sensitive skin, which easily gets dull after hectic filming schedules.
- Which is Kim Soo-hyun’s favourite radiance glow serum?
The actor trusts YOU Beauty’s Advanced Youth Series line, including their Intensive Peptide Serum.
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Kriti Nayyar
Senior Digital Writer, Wellness, Culture, Astrology, Tech
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.
