The Australian beauty routine, commonly referred to as A-Beauty, is rising. Even though they might seem different from Korean skincare routines, they share many similarities. 

Regarding taking care of their skin, Australians prefer natural ingredients like Koreans. However, Aussies have a "less-is-more" approach, liking multi-purpose beauty products, such as MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++.

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++ is a 3-in-1 product: wrinkle repairing, whitening, and sun protection. It creates flawless skin as it heals imperfections while serving as a makeup base.

A-Beauty vs. K-Beauty

There has been a common myth claiming that A-beauty is a much simpler skincare routine than K-beauty. People often believe that the Korean skincare routine is complicated and picky-picky. 

While this might appear genuine, it's not. The Aussie beauty routine is heavily inspired and influenced by top-quality Korean beauty brands, like COSRX, ETUDE HOUSE, and AROMATICA. 

K-beauty and A-beauty focus on restoring, healing, protecting, and nourishing the skin. 

Australian skincare routines usually include the Korean two-step cleansing process, followed by toning, exfoliating, serum, and moisturising which are part of the 10-step K-beauty routine. 

Another similarity between both beauty approaches is the use of top-quality SPF formulations such as BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun. 

BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun is a Korean formula with natural and organic ingredients. It provides SPF50+ PA++++, and its blocking features are certified by South Korean and Spain laboratories to guarantee healthy, glowing skin.

Here are some differences between the Australian and Korean beauty routines:

Number of Beauty Steps

Usually, the Australian skincare routine has only three basic steps: cleansing, toning, and moisturising. Its primary goal is to get clear skin. 

On the contrary, the Korean beauty routine has approximately ten steps as their primary concern is improving their skin's health. 

We recommend using the BE THE SKIN collection, which includes:

• Step 1: Pore Zero BHA+ Cleansing Foam 

• Step 2: Pore Zero BHA+ Toner

• Step 3: Pore Zero BHA+ Serum

• Step 4: Dark Spot Zero BHA+ Cream

This skincare collection addresses the most common skin issues like clogged pores, ageing signs, excess sebum, and hyperpigmentation.

Affordable Brands

Australian skincare lovers usually prefer big, expensive brands. Unfortunately, most Aussies are loyal to needlessly high-priced brands even if they can't afford them. This is because, in Australia, beauty products are treated as a luxury. Aussies make the mistake of applying skincare products to solve existing skin issues, not for prevention.

On the other hand, Koreans perceive skincare as a way of life available to everyone. That's why most of their beauty brands are low-price and highly effective. 

K-beauty products such as PYUNKANG YUL Calming Moisture Barrier Cream ($20) prove that flawless skin is possible at affordable prices. 

PYUNKANG YUL Calming Moisture Barrier Cream is the perfect soothing solution for irritated skin. It contains five types of Centella Asiatica, ceramide, and hyaluronic acid for deep moisture.

Essences 

Essences are prevalent in South Korea and essential to their skincare routine. These beauty products are water-based and are similar to serums. Its light consistency ensures deep absorption to encourage healthy skin. 

Most Australians don't include essences in their skincare routine, even though they're taken the world by surprise. 

You can try PURITO Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence. This K-beauty formula optimises your skin's complexion and is suitable for all skin types. It contains 92% galactomyces ferment filtrate and 5% Niacinamide to stop ageing signs from appearing.

Masks

Adding masks into a beauty routine is common in Australia and South Korea. However, Australians prefer traditional masks like SKINFOOD Egg White Pore Mask and apply them once or twice a month. Koreans are in love with sheet masks, which are usually used daily.

Korean sheet masks like HUXLEY Secret Of Sahara Mask Oil & Extract provide nourishing ingredients to promote healthy skin. This mask is usually left for approximately 15 minutes, and the remaining product is massaged into the face for best results.

Eye Care

Australians and Koreans both use eye creams. The primary difference is that Aussies prefer eye beauty products that treat dark circles and tired eyes like PETITFEE Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patch. 

In contrast, K-beauty focuses on prevention rather than healing. That's why Koreans add a nourishing eye cream like KLAVUU Rejuve Pearlsation Multi Pearl Peptide Eye Cream to stop under-eye bags, wrinkles, and fine lines from appearing.