Full bottle of SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner 400ml, centered against a light studio background

Australia: A 3-Step or 4-Step Korean Skincare Routine?

Choose one treatment step or both with SKIN1004, Missha, Beauty of Joseon and SOME BY MI. Compare current Australian dollar prices.

Do you need both an ampoule and a serum? Not automatically. For this product lineup, the useful choice is between three leave-on steps and four—not whether one category name is better than the other.

For Australian shoppers, this is a buying decision about step count: start with a toner, choose one treatment formula or both, and finish with a gel moisturiser.

What order history shows: One completed order included all four products. That confirms they were bought together, but not why they were chosen or whether they were used as one routine. The options below are an editorial shopping comparison based on the product information.

The shorter option: three steps

  1. Toner: after cleansing, use the 400ml SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner. The product information highlights Centella, gluconolactone and betaine; follow the current package directions.
  2. One treatment: pick the Missha Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Ampoule if its hydration-focused formula with 10 types of hyaluronic acid matches what you want to add, or choose the Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum if you prefer its propolis and niacinamide formula.
  3. Gel cream: finish with SOME BY MI Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream, 100ml, following its label.

The longer option: four steps

Use the same toner and gel cream, with both the Missha ampoule and Beauty of Joseon serum between them. Consider this only if you want each formula in your routine. “Ampoule” and “serum” do not guarantee separate jobs, and adding a second layer is optional.

Both treatment products are described for use after cleansing and toner and before moisturiser. If you choose to layer them, check the current package directions for both; use the thinner texture first only when those directions allow it. Introduce one new product at a time so you can decide whether its texture and place in your routine suit you.

What the basket should include

For the simplest purchase, buy the toner, one treatment, and the gel cream. Choose between the ampoule and serum by their ingredient lists and textures—not by assuming the longer routine will work better. Add the second treatment only when you have a clear reason to use its particular formula.

Current market prices

A three-step routine totals $90 AUD with the serum or $93 AUD with the ampoule. The four-step combination totals $123 AUD. The Missha price is currently below its compare-at price shown above.

Prices checked 29 October 2026. Totals use current listed prices before any customer-specific or checkout offer; prices can change.

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