These two cultures are heralded for their commitment to great skin, which is why we founded WYLYS on them both. Here's a look at what we think are the pearls of wisdom from each—and how to live them out.

French skincare principle: Simplicity wins.

Focus on a streamlined routine with targeted products that utilize powerful ingredients. Like our potent Liquid V-Lift that works to noticeably firm and plump, or our Nightinol Cream that combines retinol with nourishing moisturizers, treating skin overnight. 

“Beauty is not something you turn to in a panic when a wrinkle or pimple appears…it’s far more important to see it as a ritual, figuring out what routine works best and carrying that with us through our lives.” - Mathilde Thomas, Co-founder of Caudalie & Author

 

Korean skincare principle: Consistency is key.

Caring for your skin today leads to a radiant glow tomorrow. Change happens not at once, but with steady effort over time. Make a nightly ritual out of applying our Double Rose Luminizer, massaged into the skin with our sculpting Black Obsidian Gua Sha.

“My self-care routine is quite simple, to be honest. That includes working out regularly to make sure I keep my core and immune system strong, a balanced and healthy diet in order to have all the necessary micro- and macronutrients, and if I have the time, I meditate in order to clear my mind. It’s also important for me to have time to follow and create a skincare routine. I make daily beauty rituals a priority, because I know that this benefits my mental and emotional well-being, just as much as my skin.” - Oh Yeon Seo, Korean Actress

French & Korean: Skincare sets the foundation.

Makeup has its place, but for both cultures it's the skin that steals the show. When you love your skin, it becomes even easier to let your natural beauty shine through.

Do you have a skincare principle of your own? Please share with us, tag @whenyouloveyourskin

Images: Iris by Larisa Birta & Mugunghwa/Hibiscus by Davi Moreira, both via Unsplash

Quotes: Mathilde Thomas, Co-founder of Caudalíe & Author of The French Beauty Solution: Time-Tested Secrets to Look and Feel Beautiful Inside and Out & Oh Yeon Seo, Korean Actress, her world