I’ll admit it, I’ve fallen down a lot of skincare rabbit holes. Like, deep ones. You know the kind where you watch 17 different YouTube videos at 2 a.m., convinced that this will finally give you K-drama glass skin? That’s exactly how I found the “7-skin method.”
If you haven’t heard of it, the 7-skin method is a Korean skincare trend where you layer toner on your face up to (you guessed it) seven times. Sounds a little intense, right? I thought so too. But in the name of glowing skin and questionable decisions, I gave it a shot for a whole month. Here’s what went down.
Week 1: Confused but Committed
I started with high hopes and one bottle of alcohol-free toner. It was supposed to be a calming experience layering toner slowly, patting it in gently, like giving my skin a mini meditation session.
Instead, I panicked after the third layer. Was I doing it right? Was I just rehydrating the air around my face? Was my skin supposed to feel like a wet paper towel?
Also, my dog thought I was insane, standing in the bathroom for 15 minutes slapping my face with the same liquid over and over. But I soldiered on.
Week 2: The Sticky Phase
Around day 10, something weird happened. My skin didn’t feel dry anymore, but it didn’t feel exactly normal either. It was sticky. Like someone had lightly glazed my face in honey.
I started using less product with each layer and spacing out my applications. (Pro tip: if you’re doing all 7 layers back-to-back in 60 seconds, it’s not a method, it’s a skincare sprint.)
I also learned the hard way not to use heavy toners. One day I tried using a hydrating toner with a thicker texture, and by layer four, it felt like I’d slathered jelly on my face. Rookie mistake.
Week 3: The Glow Begins
Okay, this is when the magic started. My skin tone looked more even. I had a subtle glow that made me look like I actually drink water (spoiler: I don’t drink enough).
People started saying things like, “Your skin looks nice,” which in my world is the skincare equivalent of an Oscar nomination.
I cut back to five layers most days and reserved the full seven for when I had the time and mental energy to pat my face into oblivion. Surprisingly, my acne calmed down too. Not vanished, but definitely less angry.
Week 4: A Toner Queen Is Born
By the end of the month, I was officially a 7-skin convert. My skin felt soft, hydrated, and looked brighter—even when I barely slept. I didn’t need as much moisturizer or makeup.
The best part? It made me slow down. I stopped rushing my skincare routine. Each layer felt like a mini check-in with myself. Weirdly therapeutic, like skincare ASMR.
Final Conclusion: Should You Try It?
If you’ve got dry or dehydrated skin, I say go for it. Just make sure your toner is alcohol-free, gentle, and not too thick. And no you don’t have to hit seven layers every single time. Some nights I did three, and that was more than enough.
Would I do it forever? Probably not every night. But I’m keeping it in my rotation, especially when my skin is having a rough day.
Who knew a little bottle of watery toner could do so much? The 7-skin method taught me that skincare isn’t always about fancy serums or expensive creams sometimes, it’s just about taking the time to layer on a little love.
And yes, I’m still slapping my face in the bathroom like a gentle maniac. Some habits are hard to break.
