My Morning Skincare Routine for Hydrated, Glowing Skin
Start every morning with hydrated, healthy-looking skin? That’s exactly what I aim for with my current skincare routine. My skin is on the drier side, but I also tend to get clogged pores around my cheeks and chin. Instead of using harsh products, I focus on lightweight, hydrating formulas that help keep my skin barrier happy while preparing my skin for makeup.
These are the products I’m currently using and genuinely enjoying this summer.
1. Byoma Jelly Cleanser
I recently discovered Byoma and decided to give the brand a try because I was impressed by both the ingredient lists and the affordable price point. The Jelly Cleanser is a gentle way to start my morning. It cleanses my skin without leaving it feeling tight or stripped, which is especially important since my skin is naturally on the drier side.
2. Byoma Balancing Face Mist
After cleansing, I like to add an extra layer of hydration with the Balancing Face Mist. It instantly refreshes my skin and creates the perfect base for the products that follow.
Especially during summer, I love using lightweight layers instead of heavy creams.
3. Transparent Lab Glycerin Serum
This is probably one of my favorite hydrating products in my current routine.
I use the Glycerin Serum because it gives my skin plenty of hydration and leaves it feeling soft and comfortable. I also find that it prepares my skin really well for makeup, helping everything apply more smoothly throughout the day.
4. Byoma Moisturizing Gel Cream
The Moisturizing Gel Cream is another product that really surprised me.
I was looking for a moisturizer that feels lightweight during the warmer months but still provides enough hydration for dry skin. This one has exactly that balance. It absorbs quickly, doesn’t feel greasy and layers beautifully underneath makeup.
It’s one of the main reasons I’ve been enjoying the Byoma range so much so far.
5. Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal
Although this eye serum contains retinal, I’ve personally been enjoying it as part of my current morning routine and it works well for my skin. It feels lightweight, absorbs quickly and layers beautifully underneath concealer without pilling.
I also like that it combines ginseng extract with retinal, helping the eye area look smoother and more refreshed over time. Since the formula isn’t heavy, it fits perfectly into my summer skincare routine where I prefer products that feel comfortable and lightweight.
6. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+
No morning skincare routine is complete without sunscreen, and this has quickly become one of my favourites.
I love how lightweight and comfortable it feels on the skin. Unlike many sunscreens, it doesn’t leave a noticeable white cast and feels more like a nourishing moisturizer than a traditional SPF. It sits beautifully underneath makeup, making it easy to wear every single day.
For me, summer skincare is all about lightweight products that still provide plenty of hydration, and this sunscreen does exactly that.
My skincare philosophy is simple: keep my routine gentle, focus on hydration and choose products that feel comfortable to wear every single day.
Although my skin is dry, I still deal with some congestion around my cheeks and chin. Rather than overloading my skin with active ingredients every morning, I prefer keeping my routine simple and nourishing while saving stronger treatments for my evening routine.
At the moment, this combination works really well for my skin, especially during summer. Every product feels lightweight, hydrating and layers perfectly underneath makeup, which is exactly what I’m looking for this time of year.
