Routine Overview

An extended Korean skincare routine designed for customers who want to address dullness, visible pigmentation and early signs of skin aging while maintaining hydration and barrier strength. This six-product routine combines gentle LHA cleansing, nourishing rice hydration, vitamin-rich PHA toner pads, a six-peptide serum, ceramide-rich moisturising and generous daily UV protection for a balanced approach to brighter, smoother and more resilient-looking skin.

1. Routine benefits

This routine supports several complementary goals at once: improving the appearance of uneven tone and dark spots, gently refining rough texture, supporting elasticity and smoother-looking skin, replenishing hydration and reinforcing the moisture barrier. The Holika Holika toner pads provide the main pigmentation and exfoliation step, while COSRX peptides support a firmer and more refined appearance. Rice toner, Aestura barrier cream and Skin1004 sunscreen help maintain the hydration and protection needed for consistent long-term use.

2. Why these products work well together

Brightening and slow-aging routines work best when active ingredients are supported by hydration and daily sun protection. Torriden prepares the skin with gentle cleansing and light LHA exfoliation. I’m From Rice Toner supplies nourishing hydration and niacinamide, while Holika Holika toner pads add vitamin-rich brightening care with PHA, niacinamide, arbutin, vitamin C derivatives and 4-butylresorcinol. COSRX then adds six-peptide support for elasticity and smoother-looking texture. Aestura reinforces the skin barrier, and Skin1004 completes the morning routine with hydrating daily UV protection.

3. What results to expect (realistic)

With consistent use, skin may gradually appear brighter, smoother, plumper and more even in tone. The appearance of dullness, rough texture and some dark spots may improve, while better hydration can make fine dehydration lines appear less noticeable. Peptide and pigmentation-focused skincare produces gradual cosmetic improvement rather than an instant lifting or spot-removal effect.

Product Names

[Torriden] Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel 200ml

Product Highlights: A gentle cica-based cleansing gel that helps remove excess oil, sebum and impurities without making aggressive exfoliation the focus of the routine. It contains Centella Asiatica, madecassoside, panthenol, ceramide NP and capryloyl salicylate, also known as LHA. This combination makes it particularly useful in a brightening routine where smooth skin texture is desirable but barrier comfort still matters.

[ImFrom] Rice Toner 150ml

Product Highlights: A two-layer rice toner designed to provide both hydration and nourishment. Rice extract, rice bran extract, niacinamide and adenosine help support a more luminous and even-looking complexion while the emulsion-like layer helps reduce moisture loss. Its richer hydration profile provides an important balancing step before the routine's exfoliating and peptide treatments.

[HolikaHolika] Gold Kiwi Vita C Plus Brightening Toner Pad 80pcs

Product Highlights: A targeted brightening toner pad featuring 80,000 ppm kiwi extract, niacinamide, naturally derived PHA, lactobionic acid, artichoke extract, arbutin, glutathione, vitamin C ingredients and 4-butylresorcinol. It is designed to gently lift away dead skin buildup while supporting a clearer, smoother and more radiant-looking complexion. The pads can also be placed over selected areas for 10–20 minutes as a concentrated brightening treatment.

[Cosrx] The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum 150ml

Product Highlights: A generous 150ml first-step serum formulated with six peptides, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin and adenosine. It supports multiple visible skin concerns including elasticity, dullness, uneven texture, pores and hydration. Its lightweight texture makes it particularly useful in an extended routine because it layers comfortably without making the skin feel overloaded.

[Aestura] Atobarrier 365 Cream 80ml

Product Highlights: A substantial barrier-supporting moisturiser featuring ceramide-related lipids, cholesterol, fatty acids and phytosphingosine. It helps reduce moisture loss and maintain a stronger, more resilient-feeling skin barrier, which is especially valuable when using exfoliating brightening products consistently.

[Skin1004] Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 100ml

Product Highlights: A generous 100ml hydrating chemical sunscreen with a light serum-like texture and moisturised, dewy finish. Its Hyalu-Cica combination pairs Centella Asiatica with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, while niacinamide and soothing botanical ingredients add further skin-conditioning support. Daily UV protection is one of the most important steps in helping prevent visible pigmentation and premature photoaging from becoming more pronounced.

AM Routine

Step 1: Cleanse gently with [Torriden] Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel 200ml and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Step 2: Shake [ImFrom] Rice Toner 150ml well to combine its water and emulsion layers, then apply and gently pat into the skin.

Step 3: Apply [Cosrx] The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum 150ml as a lightweight treatment layer and gently pat until absorbed.

Step 4: Apply [Aestura] Atobarrier 365 Cream 80ml according to your skin's moisture needs.

Step 5: Finish generously with [Skin1004] Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 100ml over the face, neck and other exposed areas.

Optional Brightening Step: Customers whose skin already tolerates exfoliating products may use [HolikaHolika] Gold Kiwi Vita C Plus Brightening Toner Pad 80pcs in the morning occasionally, but evening use is generally the simpler way to avoid unnecessary layering of exfoliating steps.

PM Routine

Step 1: Cleanse with [Torriden] Balanceful Cica Cleansing Gel 200ml.

Step 2: On brightening-treatment evenings, use [HolikaHolika] Gold Kiwi Vita C Plus Brightening Toner Pad 80pcs after cleansing. Gently wipe the skin without excessive rubbing, or place a pad over selected areas of uneven tone for 10–20 minutes according to the product directions.

Step 3: Apply [ImFrom] Rice Toner 150ml and gently pat into the skin to replenish hydration.

Step 4: Apply [Cosrx] The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum 150ml.

Step 5: Finish with [Aestura] Atobarrier 365 Cream 80ml to lock in moisture and support the barrier overnight.

Who is this bundle best for?

Best suited to normal, combination, dry, dehydrated, dull, pigmentation-prone and early-aging skin concerned with uneven-looking tone, dark spots, loss of radiance, rough texture, enlarged-looking pores or early loss of firmness. Sensitive skin can also benefit from the barrier-supportive elements of the routine, but the toner pads should be introduced more gradually.

How to Use

Use the core cleanser, rice toner, peptide serum, moisturiser and sunscreen consistently. Begin the Holika Holika toner pads approximately two to three evenings per week and increase only if the skin remains comfortable. On non-pad evenings, simply cleanse, apply the rice toner and peptide serum, then finish with Aestura cream. Apply sunscreen generously every morning and reapply during prolonged UV exposure.

Important notes

The Torriden cleanser contains LHA, while the Holika Holika pads contain PHA and lactobionic acid alongside multiple brightening ingredients. Although these are positioned as gentler exfoliating options, using them too frequently together may still cause dryness or sensitivity. Avoid unnecessarily adding strong AHA/BHA peels, abrasive scrubs or multiple exfoliating treatments to the same routine. Patch test new products, reduce frequency if persistent stinging or irritation occurs, and use sunscreen consistently when working on pigmentation and visible signs of photoaging.