I use this $21 K-beauty cleanser every day to clear my pores and keep my skin hydrated

• One of my favorite parts of my nightly routine is washing my face. After a long day, it feels great to clear away the dirt and grime, then rehydrate and moisturize my skin.
• The Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam ($21) from Korean skin-care brand Laneige is an integral part of my routine.
• The gentle yet thorough exfoliating cleanser clears out pores and imparts moisture, leaving skin soft and hydrated. It lathers in a luxuriously rich cream and smells like fresh, uplifting mint.

I follow a very predictable shower routine every night. After shampooing and rinsing, I load up the strands and ends of my hair with conditioner. During the five or so minutes I let it soak in, I address my face and the rest of my body.

At the end of a long day, it's often these small but nourishing rituals that I cherish the most. With skin-care in particular, I'm literally washing away the dirt and grime of the day - and any negativity and stress - along with it. That's why I always look forward to the skin-care part of my shower routine, and why I've been loving Laneige's Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam ($21) in particular. This cleanser cleans and moisturizes my skin, and it also smells amazing.

Korean skin-care company Laneige specializes in "water science," so if your skin is in need of deep hydration, this is the brand to try.

In the Double Clearing cleanser, water is combined with ingredients like glycerin, stearic acid, and myristic acid. As a humectant, glycerin attracts and retains moisture, a quality that's great news for your dry and tired skin. Stearic and myristic acid are fatty acids naturally found in things like coconut oil and cocoa butter.

The powerful formula also contains green tea water, bamboo sap, and lotus, which further hydrate and moisturize your skin without making it feel tight.

While the name of the product says "foam," I would describe it more as a cream. I rub it in my hands to create a rich and luxurious lather, and I only need to use a pea-sized amount for my entire face and neck. Scattered throughout are dissolvable cellulose microbeads, which help clear out my pores, but there aren't so many that it becomes an aggressive exfoliator. The cleanser is simultaneously thorough and gentle.

It's also a comforting and relaxing experience using this cleanser because it smells like mint. I would've been fine with a neutral scent, too, but the mint scent elevates the ritual, making it even more refreshing and enjoyable.

Once I emerge from the shower, my skin is clean, ultra-soft, and hydrated. Though it's just a small part of the many daily routines I have, using this cleanser is one of my favorite moments of the day.

Shop the Mini Pore Double Clearing Cleansing Foam for $21 at Laneige

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