Skincare
The heart of K-beauty: your skincare routine
Over 5,600 Korean skincare products, from a €9.90 cleanser to premium serums. Pick your brand, follow the routine or find the care made for your skin type.
Care inspired by traditional Korean medicine (rice, ginseng, propolis) at small prices. Its Relief Sun sunscreen is one of our best sellers.
The 12-step Korean routine
No need to do it all every day: keep the double cleanse, toner, cream and sunscreen, then add the other steps depending on your skin.
1
Oil & balm cleanserDissolves makeup and SPF
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2
Foam cleanserSecond step of the double cleanse
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3
ExfoliatorOnce or twice a week
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4
TonerRebalances and preps the skin
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5
EssenceThe iconic Korean step
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6
Serum & ampouleTargeted actives
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7
Sheet maskA moisture boost
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8
Eye careA delicate area, a dedicated care
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9
EmulsionLight hydration
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10
CreamLocks in moisture
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11
SunscreenEvery morning, no exceptions
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12
Sleeping maskWorks while you sleep
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AHC Proshot Gluta Activation Bright 3 Capsule Eye Cream for Face 30ml
AHC Proshot Collagen Juvenion Lift 4 Capsule Infused Eye Cream for Face 30ml
REAL BARRIER Peach Fit Tone-Up Sun Cream 50ml
REAL BARRIER Cera Moisture Barrier Sun Cream 50ml
REAL BARRIER Elasticity & Radiance Sun Serum 50ml
REAL BARRIER Ceramide Moisture Cleansing Foam 220ml
REAL BARRIER Extreme Deep Cleansing Blue Oil 200ml
REAL BARRIER Retiniol Lifting Wrapping Mask 80ml
REAL BARRIER Control-T Acid Pore Clay Pack 80ml
REAL BARRIER Control-T Acid Quick Boosting Pads 100 Sheets
REAL BARRIER Control-T Tea Tree AC Cooling Cleansing Gel 200ml
REAL BARRIER Control-T Tea Tree Capsule Serum 30ml
REAL BARRIER Cica Calamine Quick Calming Serum 50ml
REAL BARRIER Peptivita C Blemish Serum 30ml
REAL BARRIER Cica Calamine Quick Calming Cream 30ml
REAL BARRIER Cica Relief Rx Calming Cream 60ml
REAL BARRIER Watery Hyal Serum 50ml
REAL BARRIER Watery Hyal Cream 70ml
REAL BARRIER Watery Hyal Serum Mask 10 Sheets
REAL BARRIER Extreme Essence Toner Original 200ml
Korean skincare: why it won the world over
Korean skincare took off thanks to a simple idea: layering light products rather than using one heavy one. Fluid textures, ingredients often drawn from Korean tradition (rice, ginseng, centella, propolis) and innovations like PDRN or patches have made K-beauty a reference.
At Ma Petite Corée you'll find big houses like SULWHASOO and LANEIGE, cult brands COSRX, ANUA and BEAUTY OF JOSEON, and new favourites making waves in Korea like MEDICUBE. On a budget? Take a look at our skincare under €10.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 12-step Korean routine?
It's the full sequence of Korean skincare, from the lightest to the richest: oil cleanser, foam cleanser, exfoliator, toner, essence, serum, sheet mask, eye care, emulsion, cream, sunscreen in the morning and a sleeping mask at night.
Do I need to do all 12 steps every day?
No. The basics are the double cleanse in the evening, a toner, a cream and sunscreen in the morning. Exfoliators and masks are once or twice a week, and the rest is added depending on your skin's needs.
What is double cleansing?
Two cleansers in a row, in the evening: an oil or balm to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, then a water-based foam cleanser to gently wash the skin.
What's the difference between essence, serum and ampoule?
Essence is very fluid and preps the skin after toner. Serum is more concentrated in actives and targets a specific need (radiance, hydration, blemishes). Ampoule is the most concentrated version, often used as a course.
How do I choose my skincare for my skin type?
We've grouped our skincare by need: dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin and mature skin.
Are the products authentic?
Yes. Ma Petite Corée has been based in Seoul since 2017: we buy the products in Korea and ship them straight from our Seoul office.