How do crush-worthy male celebs take care of their skin? We rounded up tips from our celebrities such as Song Joong Ki, BTS V, Hyun Bin and more on how they maintain their youthful and glowing skin.
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On days when Captain Ri isn’t stealing the hearts of fans worldwide with his boyish charm and serious acting chops, he’s slathering up with Korean beauty brand Mediheal’s Aquaring Ampoule Mask. According to METRO.style, Hyun Bin swears by the hyaluronic acid-infused formula to keep his skin plump and hydrated. If it’s good enough for Hyun Bin oppa, it’s good enough for us.
Toner masks or applying toner-soaked cotton pads on your cheeks and T-zone as face masks are great for those with combination skin problems. You can apply a patch to areas of your face where you need more hydration and leave the rest of your skin alone. Don’t just take it from us. In an interview with Allure, the 25-year-old charmer with the velvety vocals revealed that he “dampen(s) cotton pads with toner and put(s) on lotion twice as much” especially when he is on the plane.
With a fashionable and stylish wife, it’s no wonder that international football icon David Beckham dresses well and takes good care of his appearance. He has said that although he thinks skincare is important, he isn’t fond of overly complicated steps and follows a 7-minute routine that focuses on cleansing and moisturising.
For men who think that skincare is troublesome and use that as a reason to neglect their skin, they should take a leaf out of his book. A quick and efficient skincare routine can help to keep their skin clean and healthy while saving time and hassle.
The Chinese-born K-pop idol gets his first-class mien with a little help from sleeping masks. Sleeping masks typically contain potent actives that work throughout the night (when your skin is in repair mode) to plump, soften and nourish skin. Jackson’s pick? Dr Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Mask.
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If you’re still not a double cleansing convert, Korean-American singer-songwriter Eric Nam’s clear, luminous complexion might just turn you into one. In a video for Harper’s Bazaar Korea, Eric demonstrated his eight-step skincare regimen that starts with a double cleanse, using an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based one. “As you know, water and oil don’t mix, so it’s the same thing for your face. You have oil, you have dirt, SPF, whatever that’s on your face, you need oil to get it off. And then you got to use the water to get the water-soluble stuff off. Science, guys!” he explains.
South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun enjoyed great success with his comeback drama It’s Okay To Not Be Okay after his discharge from the army in 2019. Besides praising his acting skills, many fans also felt that he has become more good-looking after his military stint.
Soo Hyun has endorsed Korean beauty products, and his secret weapon for great skin are easy-to-use face masks that can nourish skin quickly and effortlessly. He will choose from different types of masks based on his skin condition and needs at the moment. For example, if he has to attend an event the next day, he will put on a hydrating mask with vitamin C properties so that his skin will look radiant and supple.
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South Korean actor Song Joong Ki, who has been actively promoting his new movie Space Sweepers, he says that he has been taking care of his skin since he was young. He used to be a short track speed skater, and his skin was prone to drying out and cracking when it was exposed to strong winds and the cold when he competed during winter.
Besides focusing on hydration and diligently applying moisturiser on his face, Joong Ki also pays special attention to this eye area and uses eye creams and eye masks to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from forming in the eye area.
A version of this article was first published in ICON and translated by Valerie Toh.