Korean Dictionary
How to say "Skincare" in Korean
“Skincare” in Korean is 스킨케어 (pronounced "seukin keo").
스킨케어
seukin keo
Usage & Context
스킨케어 is a fundamental part of Korean daily life and culture. Korea is globally renowned for its multi-step skincare routines that have influenced beauty trends worldwide. The Korean beauty (K-beauty) industry is a multi-billion dollar market driven by high consumer demand for innovative skincare products.
Example Sentence
저는 매일 밤 스킨케어 루틴을 빠짐없이 해요.
I do my skincare routine every night without fail.
How to use 스킨케어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Skincare” is 스킨케어, romanized as seukin keo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'seu-kin-ke-eo' — loanword. 'seu' like 'suh', 'kin' like 'keen', 'ke' like 'keh', 'eo' like 'uh'. Often blended as 'seukinkeeo'.
More Example Sentences
K-beauty enthusiast
스킨케어 루틴이 10단계예요.
My skincare routine is 10 steps.
explaining a skin condition
피부가 예민해서 스킨케어에 신경 써요.
My skin is sensitive so I'm careful with skincare.
sharing results
스킨케어 제품을 바꿨더니 피부가 좋아졌어요.
When I changed skincare products my skin improved.
Cultural Context
스킨케어 is a huge part of Korean daily life, famously featuring a multi-step routine (often 10+ steps) that includes double cleansing, toning, essence, serum, cream, and SPF. Brands like 이니스프리, 에뛰드, 설화수, and 코스알엑스 dominate the market. 올리브영 is the most popular drugstore for buying 스킨케어 products. Even Korean men increasingly engage in extensive 스킨케어 routines.
Editorial note
We review entries like 스킨케어 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스킨케어 열심히 해요.
I work hard on skincare.
스킨케어 제품 추천해주세요.
Please recommend skincare products.
스킨케어가 중요해요.
Skincare is important.
Related Expressions
피부
pibu
skin
루틴
rutin
routine
올리브영
olribeuyeong
Olive Young (drugstore)
화장품
hwajangpum
cosmetics
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