Beginner’s Guide
Beginner’s V-Beauty Routine: 5 Vietnamese Products to Start With (Under $100)
· East West Supply Co.
The 5-product starter set
Winter Melon Cleanser, Rose Aqua Gel Cream, Turmeric Serum, Winter Melon Sunscreen, plus a treatment mask. Total: roughly $95. Routine takes 5 minutes morning, 10 minutes night. Suitable for skin types 1–6, all ages, and most concerns from dullness to oiliness.
The Five Products
What each one does and why it earned a spot
1. Winter Melon Cleanser
Controls oil, decongests pores, gentle enough for daily use. Niacinamide and winter melon extract suit nearly every skin type.
2. Rose Aqua Gel Cream
Lightweight moisturizer that works on oily and dry skin. Damask rose + hyaluronic acid. Absorbs in 30 seconds, layers under sunscreen without pilling.
3. Turmeric Brightening Serum
Targets dull skin, uneven tone, and post-acne marks. Non-staining tetrahydrocurcumin. Apply under moisturizer, morning or night.
4. Winter Melon Sunscreen
The most important step. Lightweight, no white cast, works under makeup. The single highest-impact product in any skincare routine.
Your First 4 Weeks
Week 1: Cleanser + moisturizer only, morning and night. Give skin a gentle introduction. Add sunscreen in the morning.
Week 2: Introduce turmeric serum at night. Start every other night to test tolerance. Patch-test on your jawline if sensitive.
Week 3–4: Full routine morning and night. Add a treatment mask (Turmeric Face Mask or Winter Melon Face Mask) 1–2 times per week. Expect visible brightness and smoother texture by week 4.
Shop the Starter Set
Five Cocoon products. Under $100. Ready-to-go V-beauty routine.