Korean Oily and Combination Skin Makeup Prep Routine

Routine Overview

A Korean makeup-prep routine for oily and combination skin that needs cleaner-looking pores, controlled texture and lightweight hydration without a heavy skincare base. Pore cleansing and toner pads refine the surface, while low-molecular hyaluronic acid, lightweight ceramide gel and breathable sunscreen help create a smoother, hydrated canvas for makeup.

1. Routine benefits

This bundle helps address two common makeup-prep problems at once: excess sebum and dehydration. Anua and Numbuzin manage pore buildup and roughness, while Torriden and Illiyoon add water-based hydration without a rich cream layer. Numbuzin sunscreen completes the routine with a light daytime finish.

2. What results to expect (realistic)

Skin may appear smoother, fresher and less congested, while foundation and complexion products may apply more evenly over better-hydrated skin. Controlled hydration may also reduce the dry-patch-and-oily-T-zone contrast common in combination skin.

Product Names

[Anua] Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ML

Product Highlights: Pore-focused cleanser containing Heartleaf powder and extract, quercetin, salicylic acid, LHA, glycerin and multiple hyaluronic-acid ingredients. It helps remove excess sebum and pore buildup while providing some hydration support.

[Numbuzin] No.4 Pore Zero Peeled Egg Toner Pad 70Pads 180ml

Product Highlights: Texture and pore-focused pad designed to improve the appearance of roughness and enlarged-looking pores, making it particularly useful as an occasional pre-makeup skin-refining step.

[Torriden] DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum 50ml

Product Highlights: Lightweight serum featuring five forms of hyaluronic acid with panthenol, allantoin and madecassoside. It supplies hydration without the rich emollient feel that can interfere with oily-skin makeup prep.

[illiyoon] Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel 175ml

Product Highlights: Lightweight ceramide and squalane moisturising gel that supports the barrier without creating a thick cream layer beneath makeup.

[Numbuzin] No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence 50ml

Product Highlights: Lightweight daily sunscreen suited to customers seeking a comfortable, hydrated base underneath complexion products.

AM Routine

Step 1: Cleanse briefly with Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam and rinse thoroughly.

Step 2: Two to three mornings per week at most, gently use Numbuzin No.4 Pore Zero Peeled Egg Toner Pad over areas where makeup catches on texture. Skip this step if skin feels sensitive.

Step 3: Apply a thin layer of Torriden DIVE IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

Step 4: Apply a light layer of Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel.

Step 5: Apply Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence generously and allow it to settle before applying makeup.

PM Routine

Step 1: Remove makeup thoroughly, then cleanse with Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam.

Step 2: Use the Numbuzin pore pad on selected evenings rather than exfoliating every morning and night.

Step 3: Apply Torriden DIVE IN Serum.

Step 4: Finish with Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Soothing Gel.

Who is this bundle best for?

Best suited to oily, combination, congested and oily-dehydrated skin where makeup tends to separate around the T-zone, cling to rough texture or become shiny quickly.

How to Use

For makeup prep, use thin layers and allow each product to absorb before moving to the next step. More skincare is not necessarily better under foundation. Reserve stronger pore-pad use mainly for evenings if morning skin becomes sensitised.

Important notes

The Anua cleanser contains both salicylic acid and LHA, and the routine also includes a pore-focused toner pad. Avoid excessive exfoliation before makeup, as irritation and dehydration can make foundation look less smooth rather than more refined. Apply sunscreen generously even when makeup containing SPF will be used.