You’ve seen them on your Explore Page, your favorite influencers are talking about them: this is what’s trending right now in the skincare world. Consider this your cheat sheet to the most popular skincare trends of the moment, from the most viral products ranking up on bestseller lists to the skincare techniques helping you achieve your best skin this winter season. Follow along as we dive into each trend and the best products to add to your own routines - just scroll to get started.

Toner Pads

Toner pads have been sweeping *badum tss* across Korean social media and skincare junkies nationwide can’t get enough of them. What are toner pads? They’re thin toner sheets soaked in an essence or ampoule. Typically, they’re used during the toner step of the routine to hydrate the skin post-cleanse and swipe away any remaining residue, with some providing gentle physical exfoliation. The trend with toner pad lovers these days is to use them like quick-fix sheet masks, and place them on areas that need an additional boost of hydration or extra care; this way you get the benefit of a sheet mask in a pinch.

Another reason why toner pads have become so popular is because there are so many kinds to choose from. Take the medicube Deep Vita C Pad for instance: not only does it refresh the skin, it also provides brightening benefits and targets hyperpigmentation with Vitamin Water, banishing dullness and unevenness. The COSRX One Step Moisture Up Pad leans towards replenishing skin hydration with Alaskan Glacial Water, while the Isntree Onion Newpair Clear Pad

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Winter Sunscreen

Are you even surprised? We preach about the importance of suncare year-round, and this is your reminder to get your winter SPF collection stocked up. No matter the weather conditions, rain or shine, it’s always a good idea to slather on a layer of sunscreen to protect the skin and ward off consequential skin concerns like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and excess dryness, to name a few.

Skin tends to get drier during the colder months, so it’s never a bad idea to add a dose of hydration with sunscreen. Our fan-fave Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ and Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ out Hyaluronic Acid and Birch Juice, respectively, to quench a thirsty complexion and make the skin dewy and plump. For an SPF that provides well-aging benefits alongside supporting the skin barrier, the MARY&MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ harnesses its namesake ingredients to perfect the skin.

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Lip Care

Lip care is one of those steps of the skincare routine that’s easy to forget, but it won’t be until too late when you realize how important it is. Nobody wants to be walking around with chapped, flaking lips that can get even worse the longer you let them be, which is why a lip care product should always be a part of your routine. The skin of your lips is thin, making them susceptible to damage, and by hydrating them on a regular basis you’re able to strengthen the lip barrier and keep them healthy.

There are many different types of lip care depending on your favorite formula or when you’re applying it: if it’s part of your PM routine you can reach for a lip mask, like the TOCOBO Vita Glazed Lip Mask, to help replenish and seal in moisture as you sleep. A thinner formula like the Torriden SOLID-IN Ceramide Lip Essence is easier to apply in a pinch or on-the-go, with some doubling as a makeup-skincare hybrid like the MISSHA Superfood Lip Oil.

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Toner Layering

As the weather gets cooler, many skincare enthusiasts love to layer their toner. Also known as the __-skin method, the technique is to pat on 3-7 layers of toner with the hands, waiting a few seconds between each layer for it to sink in. What this does is increase the skin’s moisture content and hydrate the deeper layers of the skin, so that toner absorption is maximized and the skin is kept healthy.

More liquid toners are best for this technique, as they’re easier and quicker to absorb. The LANEIGE Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner is the K-beauty brand’s bestselling product, having sold over 3 million units since its launch. It contains Hydro-Ceramide and 2 types of Peptides to offer a whopping 120 hours of inner-skin hydration, as well as strengthen the skin barrier. Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrating ingredient of choice with the Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner while the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner turns toward Centella Asiatica for a calming touch.

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Cleansing Oil

Familiar with the double cleansing routine? In case you didn’t know, double cleansing consists of an oil-based cleanser as the first cleanse followed by a water-based cleanser. Cleansing oils have risen in popularity due to their gentle nature when clearing the skin of buildup and impurities, many of them helping to maintain a soft and supple complexion without stripping the skin. All skin types can use a cleansing oil; yes, even oily and acne-prone skin types because oil attracts oil and is able to get rid of excess oils.

Three cleansing oils raved about by users of all skin types: the Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil which is packed with natural black grains; the iUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil formulated with relaxing flower extracts and oils; and the PURITO From Green Cleansing Oil that includes nourishing nature-derived oils that don’t cause irritation.

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