Goin' gaga over Korean skincare

Currently obsessed with Korean skincare. Haha. I figured there must be something in their products that's making their skin dewy and glassy-looking. Except for the occasional pimples here and there and, a few tiny bumps on my forehead, I really have no major skin issues. But, since my skin can now be classified as "mature", I had to do some research to find out if my skincare regimen was still suitable for my age. I tried the much raved about 10-step Korean skincare method and, though it did work wonders on my skin it's not really something I can do every single night. It's too much work. So, with some tweaking I came up with my own daily skincare routine that's more manageable and, just right for what my skin needs using products that I already have along with a few new purchases.  More importantly, I've picked up a few tricks & secrets about Korean skincare that seem simple enough yet, often ignored but, actually make a lot of difference.  First, pat don't rub products on your skin for better absorption. Second, don't forget that your neck and eyes need TLC, too. Third, everything that you put on your face will be rendered useless if you don't wear sunblock. Even if it's cloudy, the sun is still there. Fourth, you're never too young to use serum or an essence on top of your regular moisturizer. Fifth, exfoliate at least once a week. Lastly, double cleansing with an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based facial wash, is the way to go. There ain't no shortcuts if you want a picture-perfect skin. So who says old dogs can't learn new tricks? This almost golden girl is just getting started.