Your 2026 New Year’s Resolutions for Glowing Skin

Will You Make These 7 Skincare Resolutions for 2026?

Start your year with small habits for big glow.

It’s the first day of 2026, and suddenly we’re all buying cute planners, promising to drink more water, and swearing this will be the year we take our New Year’s resolutions seriously. Team BOJ loves all things skincare, so you can probably guess the theme of our list. To kick off a brand-new year, we’re challenging you to work toward these glow goals with us.

While you might be tempted to skip a few of the promises here (like “I will not go to bed with makeup on”), it’s all for your dewiest, happiest, most hydrated skin. Remember that healthy skin isn’t about quick fixes; it’s small habits that make the biggest difference.

So take out that new journal you got for the year and write this list down for yourself. These seven beauty habits will encourage you to treat your skin kindly and make your routine feel like a small, special ritual. Plus, each step features Beauty of Joseon favorites we know you’ll keep reaching for all year long.

Below, discover your BOJ-approved skincare resolutions for 2026.

1. “I will not go to bed with makeup on.”

We’re leaving the “I’ll wash it off in the morning” era behind. Your pillowcase deserves better, and so does your skin.

Double cleansing is the iconic foundation of your K-beauty skincare routine. Make it effortless with Deep Double Cleansing Duo, a dream team of essentials to sweep away impurities without drying out your skin. Start with lightweight Ginseng Cleansing Oil to dissolve makeup and sunscreen without harsh scrubbing, then do a second rinse with pH-balanced Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser. These formulas make taking off the day feel less like a chore and more like a reward.

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2. “I’m done with harsh exfoliating.”

You don’t need to trade comfort (or your moisture barrier) for baby-soft skin. Swap abrasive scrubs and irritating acids for the gentle, satisfying smoothness of Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel.

This mildly smoothing formula uses natural enzymes to sweep away flakes and dullness without irritating skin. You’ll feel fresh, bouncy, and most importantly: smooth. Plus, it’s gentle enough to use multiple times a week to refresh your skin.

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3. “I won’t skip SPF.”

We’re declaring sunscreen the non-negotiable skincare step of 2026. At BOJ, it’s no secret that we’re obsessed with formulating the perfect SPF for every skin type (including those who don’t wear it.)

If you want to make things really easy for yourself, Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen is your made-for-rushed-mornings tinted base and suncare in one. Find your shade and blend it in as the last step of your skincare routine: It’s a 30-second way to perfect your complexion and protect skin from UV.

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Glow getters will love our iconic dewy sunscreens, Day Dew and Relief Sun. Both formulas are packed with hydrating skincare ingredients that ensure a moisturizer-like feel and naturally radiant finish. Want something lighter? Go for Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh (a favorite of oily and combination skin types!) and slip Matte Sun Stick in your bag to reapply SPF and reduce shine while you’re running around all day.

Whichever formula you choose, keep one in your bag, one on your desk, and one in your car. We support SPF in every location.

4. “Serums will be in my everyday routine.”

Anchoring your skincare routine with a serum (or two) can totally transform your skin. They’re also the perfect way to address specific skin concerns, from blemishes to dullness to irritation. Build a routine around what your skin is actually asking for: hydration, balance, and support.

Not sure where to start? Glow Serum is packed with ingredients to support overall skin balance while targeting texture, refining pores, and boosting glow with gentle BHAs. Revive Serum is packed with ginseng extracts, snail mucin, and Centella asiatica—perfect for bringing bounce back to tired, dry skin. And on days when your skin is signaling that it needs a break, treat it to Calming Serum, our cooling solution to stressed, reactive skin. It’s made with green tea and mugwort extracts, plus barrier-boosting panthenol to get your complexion back on track.

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5. “No more puffy eyes.”

We’ve all been there. When your sleep schedule isn’t ideal, you’re stressed, or having a long day, your eyes will show it. Those days will inevitably happen, so the least we can do is treat tired under eyes throughout the year to stay refreshed.

Revive Eye Serum is your new awakening hero. Show your under eyes some love with this lightweight ginseng and retinal formula that visibly firms and sinks in fast. Bonus resolution: Layer it under Revive Under Eye Patch to enhance the effects of both and look like you actually did get eight hours of sleep.

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6. “I’ll take time for self care.”

Life gets busy, and it’s easy to let your skincare habits slip. This year, make space for moments that are just for you, like treating your skin to Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask.

This allover complexion reset gently buffs away dullness while wrapping your skin in nourishing honey for a soothing, glow-boosting break that feels as good as it looks. If your complexion needs extra calm, treat it gently with our no-slip Centella Asiatica Calming Mask. Infused with soothing Hanbang ingredients, it feels like a refreshing drink of water for your complexion from the second you put it on.

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7. “I’ll moisturize the right way.”

Yes, hydration is key, but it’s important to moisturize according to your skin’s needs. If you have oily skin, don’t skip moisturizing! Opt for lightweight, sebum-balancing Red Bean Water Gel. If you have dry skin that seems like it’s never quenched, try layering your hydration with Glow Replenishing Rice Milk and Dynasty Cream

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Here’s your new mantra: small habits, big results. These seven resolutions keep your routine simple, realistic, and effective. No overhauls, no stress, just good, glowing skin.

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