How to Master a 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine in Under 15 Minutes

I like my essences watery and fermented. While I still have a place on my vanity for the Missha First Treatment Essence ($49), my latest obsession is the Su:m37 Secret Programming Essence ($62), which apparently is one of Korea's bestselling essences, along with the IOPE Bio Essence ($39), which has been a Korean cult favorite for years. It's what my skin needs to look brighter and smoother by speeding up my cellular turnover rate. When time permits, I substitute watery essence with essence-soaked sheet masks.