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Discover the Power of Korean Cleansers

Korean Oil Cleanser + Korean Foam Cleanser | Korean Double Cleansing

Double cleansing originated in Korea and is a fundamental part of the Korean skincare routine. This method involves two steps: first, use an oil-based Korean cleanser to remove makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum, followed by a water-based cleanser to eliminate any remaining impurities and clean the skin thoroughly.

The practice emphasises thoroughly cleansing the skin to maintain its health and radiance. It has gained popularity worldwide as more people adopt K-beauty routines.

Christina & Taylor—Senior Facialists & Skin Therapists

Curious about Korean skincare and how it could transform your skin?
Book in with our senior facialists, Christina or Taylor, to explore our curated range of Korean skin care or specialty facials and ingredient-focused treatments. Whether you’re new to Korean skincare or looking to address concerns like dullness, dehydration, or sensitivity, they’ll guide you to the most effective approach for your skin.

🧖‍♀️ You’re welcome to book directly for a Korean facial, but if this is your first visit to Pearl, we recommend starting with a complimentary facialist assessment to personalise your plan.

📅 Book online with Christina or Taylor, or call us on 07 3350 5447 to get started.

Two Step Korean Cleansers

First Korean Oil Cleanser: Use an oil-based cleanser (or micellar water) to remove makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum effortlessly. This step ensures that your skin is free from surface impurities. Although using oil on oily skin might seem counterintuitive, oil-based cleansers are highly effective at removing oil-based impurities such as makeup, sunscreen, sebum, and pollutants. Oil-based cleansers dissolve impurities and excess sebum, making oil cleansing essential for effective skincare. Testing shows that oil-based cleansers significantly reduce the residual amount of sunscreen left on the skin compared to water-based cleansers, underscoring the necessity of incorporating oil cleansing into your routine.

Second Korean Foam Cleanser: Follow up with a water-based foaming cleanser to wash away any remaining residue and deeply cleanse your skin. The second cleanser can address your specific skin concerns with ingredients that hydrate, smooth, exfoliate, or treat issues like acne.

Using lukewarm water, gently massage your face as you cleanse to enhance circulation and relaxation. Choosing low-pH cleansers for your second cleanse is crucial, as these products help maintain your skin’s natural barrier, keeping it healthy and balanced.

As the double cleansing method gains popularity worldwide, it’s clear that this thorough approach is key to achieving and maintaining glowing skin. So why not embrace this transformative practice and elevate your skincare routine today? Your skin will thank you!

Korean Oil Cleansers we Recommend

  • SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil - 200mL - AUD $33.00
  • Ilso Natural Mild Cleansing Oil - 200mL - AU $66.00
  • ANUA - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil - 200ml - AU $45.00
  • Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil - 150ml - AU - $38.00

Foam Cleansers we Recommend

  • SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam - 125mL - AU - $27.00
  • Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser - 200ml - AU - $68.00
  • Atopalm Facial Foam Wash - 150ml - AU - $32
  • Bonus recommendation: ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener - 150mL - AU - $64 (pore congestion, sebaceous filaments or clogged pores).

Korean Oil Cleansers Detail

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil, 200mL mL, AUD $33.00

Product Information:

A gentle Korean cleansing oil infused with Centella Asiatica and six plant-derived oils that effectively dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum while leaving a refreshing, non-oily finish without irritating the eyes. Micellar technology helps remove excess oil and makeup without stripping healthy oils. It features a water-like, light texture. It is non-comedogenic and effectively dissolves sebum to prevent clogged pores.

Suitable for all skin types: Normal, Dry, Sensitive

Key Ingredients:

  • Centella Asiatica Extract
  • Citrous Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  • Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  • Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Why we love the Skin1004 Korean oil cleanser:

Product Benefits: It is calming, hydrating, and mildly exfoliating. It efficiently removes even heavy makeup in one step while deep cleansing the skin, leaving it free of impurities and hydrated.

Ilso, Natural Mild Cleansing Oil (200mL) AU66.00

Product Info:

Ilso Natural Mild Cleansing Oil is a gentle, lightweight cleanser for sensitive skin. It is enriched with plant-based ingredients like sesamin and sesamolin, ensuring a natural and gentle formula. After cleansing, your skin will feel smooth and refreshed. This Korean Oil Cleanser specifically targets congested pores, congestion, and blackheads, helping to control sebum.

Featured Ingredients:

  • Anti-sebum P: A patented ingredient designed to effectively control sebum, helping to manage pores and reduce oiliness.
  • Sesame Oil: Packed with nutrients, it nourishes the skin while promoting a healthy complexion.
  • Jojoba Oil: Known for its soothing properties, it helps maintain skin hydration and balance.
  • LHA (Lipo-Hydroxy Acid): A low-irritation exfoliant suitable for daily use that aids in sebum control and removes dead skin cells.

Why We Love the Ilso Korean Cleanser:

Also, Natural Mild Cleansing Oil is our top choice for tackling blackheads! It was recognised as Hwahae’shae’s #1 best new product in the first half of 2023, showcasing impressive results with a 36.2% improvement in blackheads, an 83.7% reduction in dead skin cells, and a 132.6% improvement in pore impurities. With the soothing benefits of jojoba and tamanu oil, this cleansing oil controls excess sebum and calms the skin, making it a must-have in your skincare routine!

ANUA: Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, 200ml, AU$45.00

Product Info: A patented ingredient that regulates sebum without clogging pores, making it ideal for acne-prone skin. Enriched with Heartleaf extract, this exclusive ingredient soothes sensitive skin. Plant-derived oils are blended in optimal ratios to provide deep moisture and nourishment.

Key Ingredients:

  • Grape Seed Oil
  • Jojoba Seed Oil
  • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
  • Sunflower Seed Oil
  • Olive Fruit Oil

Why We Love Anua Heartleaf Korean Oil Cleanser: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is a gentle yet effective cleansing solution suitable for even acne-prone skin. Anua is dedicated to sustainable beauty practices, using packaging made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper and eco-friendly soybean oil for printing with vegetable ink.

Haruharu WONDER: Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil, 150ml, AU$38.00

Experience the power of gentle yet effective cleansing with Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil. This unscented formula is designed for everyday use, providing deep hydration without irritation. Suitable for eyes and skin, it is crafted with 100% natural oils and 9 essential ingredients.

Featured Ingredients:

  • Rice Bran Oil: Nourishes the skin, smooths texture, and acts as an antioxidant.
  • Olive Oil: Effectively removes skin impurities and controls sebum.
  • Sunflower Seed Oil: Moisturises and strengthens the skin barrier.
  • Macadamia Seed Oil: Rich in antioxidants, it promotes skin regeneration and reinforces the skin barrier.
  • Jojoba Seed Oil: Regulates sebum production, enhances skin texture, softens, and moisturises.
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Provides antioxidant protection and anti-aging benefits and moisturises the skin.

Why We Love the Black Rice Korean Oil Cleanser:

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil effortlessly removes makeup and dirt and leaves your skin feeling hydrated and fresh without any oily residue. Embrace a cleansing experience that nourishes your skin while effectively purifying it!

ilso Natural Mild Cleansing Oil, 200ml, AU$66.00

Foam Korean Cleansers We Recommend

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125mL AU$27.00

Product Info:

  • A luxurious foaming cleanser formulated with a balanced pH of 5, effectively removing makeup and impurities without stripping skin’s natural moisture.
  • Advanced cleansing technology eliminates 92.69% of fine dust, ensuring a thorough cleaning.
  • Ultra-fine baking soda powder clings to sebum and debris in pores for effective removal.
  • Coconut-derived surfactants gently cleanse the skin while providing hydration.
  • It is enriched with Centella ampoule to soothe and balance your complexion.

Featured Ingredients:

  • Centella Asiatica Extract: Known for its calming properties.
  • Citric acid: helps to exfoliate and brighten gently.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate: Provides deep hydration.

Why We Love Centella Korean Cleansers:

This cleanser is calming, hydrating, and mildly exfoliating. It creates a rich lather that keeps your skin hydrated after cleansing. It deeply cleanses, removes impurities from pores, and maintains your skin’s pH balance, making it a perfect addition to your skincare routine!

Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser (200g) AU 68.00

Product Info:

Discover the science behind deep hydration with the Ilso Sensitive Bubble Relaxing Cleanser. This innovative bubble cleanser offers more than luxurious foam and gentle cleans; it’s formulated with powerful ingredients that work harmoniously to provide intense hydration and lasting comfort, even for the most sensitive skin.

Key Ingredients:

  • Ectoine: A natural protector that shields your skin from harsh environments, enhancing resilience.
  • Amino Acids & Hyaluronic Acid: Featuring 17 amino acids combined with 5 types of hyaluronic acid to ensure your skin stays plump and well-hydrated.
  • Soothing Relief: The CICA X CERAMIDE complex, consisting of 5 CICA ingredients and ceramide NP, calms irritation and strengthens the skin barrier.
  • Gentle Yet Effective: Earth-derived surfactants cleanse without stripping the skin, while ectoine, hyaluronic acid, squalene, and glycerine help lock in moisture and elasticity.
  • Sensitive skin’s best friend: Houttuynia cordata (heart leaf) extract provides additional comfort, making this cleanser perfect for even the most delicate skin.

Why We Love Ilso Bubble Korean Cleansers:

Wave goodbye to dryness and irritation with this moisturising bubble cleanser! This innovative formula is here to revolutionise your routine. It combines the cleansing power of a rich foam with the intense hydration of a serum, delivering a gentle yet effective wash that leaves your skin feeling soft, supple and revitalised.

Atopalm Facial Foam Wash, 150ml, AU$32

Product Info:
ATOPALM is a renowned skincare brand from South Korea. It was founded by Dr. Park, who developed the line out of love for his son suffering from atopic dermatitis. The products are specifically designed for sensitive skin, making them suitable for pregnant women and babies. The patented MLETM technology mimics the layered structure of natural sebum to provide ultimate moisture and vitality, hydrating and protecting the skin while soothing sensitive symptoms for a healthier, more radiant complexion.

Key Ingredients:

  • Patented Ceramide 9STM: Enhances your skin’s moisture barrier.
  • Vitamin B5 & E: Nourishes and protects the skin.
  • Hyaluronic Acid: Provides deep hydration.
  • Natural Plant Seed Oils: Grape, safflower, green tea, sunflower, and jojoba seed oils boost nutrient absorption and offer calming and repairing effects.

Why We Love It:

  • The upgraded cleansing foam creates a rich, dense lather that moisturises while cleansing and balances your skin’s pH, leaving it clean, soft, smooth, and hydrated.
  • A gentle formulation with EWG (Environmental Working Group) grade 1-2 ingredients ensures safety for even delicate baby skin. It features a soothing and pleasant natural scent.
  • The combination of nourishing ingredients enhances the skin’s overall health, making it a perfect choice for the whole family. Enjoy a gentle yet effective cleansing experience with ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash!

Bonus Product Recommendation

If you have concerns about pores, blackheads, and congested skin, Desincrustation Ilso’s super-melting sebum softener is a bonus step to Korean cleansers.

Ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener 150mL AU $64

Introducing the Sebum Softener, an innovative solution for tackling stubborn sebum inspired by the effectiveness of our iconic Nose Patch. This revolutionary product softens and dissolves hardened sebum, leaving your pores clean, refreshed, and glowing.

Why We Love It: The Sebum Softener is a game-changer in sebum care. Sebum hardens and oxidises over time if neglected, making it difficult to remove. This product harnesses the power of natural ingredients to break down sebum and prevent it from becoming a stubborn clog, ensuring smooth and radiant skin.

Featured Ingredients:

  • Fruit Powerhouse: Malus Domestica (Apple), Prunus Mume, and Papaya Extracts: These fruit-based extracts help gently stimulate sebum circulation, keeping it from hardening.
  • Enzyme Boost: Papain (Papaya Enzyme): Works like a natural exfoliant, breaking down sebum to clear your pores without irritation.
  • Grapefruit Extract: Adds a touch of natural acidity to balance your skin’s pH, aiding in sebum breakdown for a clearer complexion.
  • Sebum Remove Complex: Squalane & Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract:
  • This duo helps protect sebum from oxidising, preventing it from turning into dark plugs, and keeping pores clean and smooth.
  • Alkaline Advantage: The formula gently dissolves sebum using a pH-balanced approach that mirrors your skin’s natural cleansing process. You’ll love the Sebum Softener as an add-on to your Korean cleansers.

Why we love it: Ilso sebum softener provides effortless sebum removal. There is no need for harsh extraction methods; this product helps sebum flow out naturally. Radiant, healthy pores: Experience clearer, more refined pores and a smooth, even complexion. So you can feel confident with wholesome, clean skin and let your natural beauty shine through.

SKIN1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil

Product Information:

A gentle Korean cleansing oil infused with Centella Asiatica and six plant-derived oils that effectively dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum while leaving a refreshing, non-oily finish without irritating the eyes. Micellar technology helps remove excess oil and makeup without stripping healthy oils. It features a water-like, light texture. It is non-comedogenic and effectively dissolves sebum to prevent clogged pores. Suitable for all skin types: Normal, Dry, Sensitive

Key Ingredients:

  • Centella Asiatica Extract
  • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  • Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  • Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Why we love the Skin1004 Korean oil cleanser:

Product Benefits: It is calming, hydrating, and mildly exfoliating. It efficiently removes even heavy makeup in one step while deep cleansing the skin, leaving it free of impurities and hydrated.

Centella Ampoule Foam

 

Product Info:

A luxurious foaming cleanser formulated with a balanced pH of 5, effectively removing makeup and impurities without stripping skin’s natural moisture.

Advanced cleansing technology eliminates 92.69% of fine dust, ensuring a thorough cleaning.

Ultra-fine baking soda powder clings to sebum and debris in pores for effective removal.

Coconut-derived surfactants gently cleanse the skin while providing hydration.

It is enriched with Centella Ampoule to soothe and balance your complexion.

Featured Ingredients:

  • Centella Asiatica Extract: Known for its calming properties.
  • Citric Acid: Helps to exfoliate and brighten gently.
  • Sodium Hyaluronate: Provides deep hydration.
  • Why We Love Centella Korean Cleansers:

This cleanser is calming, hydrating, and mildly exfoliating. It creates a rich lather that keeps your skin hydrated after cleansing. It deeply cleanses, removes impurities from pores, and maintains your skin’s pH balance, making it a perfect addition to your skincare routine!

Ilso, Natural Mild Cleansing Oil

Product Info:

Ilso Natural Mild Cleansing Oil is a gentle, lightweight cleanser perfect for sensitive skin. It is enriched with plant-based ingredients like sesamin and sesamolin, ensuring a natural and gentle formula. After cleansing, your skin will feel smooth and refreshed. This Korean Oil Cleanser specifically targets congested pores, congestion, and blackheads, helping to control sebum.

Featured Ingredients:

  • Anti-sebum P: A patented ingredient designed to effectively control sebum, helping to manage pores and reduce oiliness.
  • Sesame Oil: Packed with nutrients, it nourishes the skin while promoting a healthy complexion.
  • Jojoba Oil: Known for its soothing properties, it helps maintain skin hydration and balance.
  • LHA (Lipo-Hydroxy Acid): A low-irritation exfoliant suitable for daily use that aids in sebum control and removes dead skin cells.

Why We Love the Ilso Korean Cleanser:

Ilso, Natural Mild Cleansing Oil is our top choice for tackling blackheads! It was recognised as Hwahae’shae’s #1 best new product in the first half of 2023, showcasing impressive results with a 36.2% improvement in blackheads, an 83.7% reduction in dead skin cells, and a 132.6% improvement in pore impurities. With the soothing benefits of jojoba and tamanu oil, this cleansing oil controls excess sebum and calms the skin, making it a must-have in your skincare routine!

Christina & Taylor—Senior Facialists & Skin Therapists

Curious about Korean skincare and how it could transform your skin?
Book in with our senior facialists, Christina or Taylor, to explore our curated range of Korean skin care or specialty facials and ingredient-focused treatments. Whether you’re new to Korean skincare or looking to address concerns like dullness, dehydration, or sensitivity, they’ll guide you to the most effective approach for your skin.

🧖‍♀️ You’re welcome to book directly for a Korean facial, but if this is your first visit to Pearl, we recommend starting with a complimentary facialist assessment to personalise your plan.

📅 Book online with Christina or Taylor, or call us on 07 3350 5447 to get started.