The infamous multi-step Korean skin care routine can be overwhelming, as it’s advertised almost everywhere as a 10-step process that requires the use of a lot of products that can be expensive and time-consuming. But to nix all those misconceptions is Charlotte Cho, founder of Korean beauty Web-site Soko Glam. “I always like to give a disclaimer, because a lot of people get caught up with the fact that it’s 10 steps,” she says. “Its really about a multitude of products you use. Ten is not really the number set in stone.”

Cho herself usually uses only six steps daily and then adds, depending on whether she has more time or her skin has more needs. “You can definitely substitute or skip steps,” she says.

For beginners like me who are interested in a K-beauty skin-care routine but have no idea where to even start, Soko Glam offers the Soko Glam 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine Set. Available for normal, dry, and oily skin, each set contains 10 full-sized products needed for this regimen. “It is overwhelming to go to any site and try to figure out how to put together a multi-step routine,” says Cho. “We have basically removed all the guesswork, we simplified the steps, and we openly say, ’You don’t have to use these products every single day and night,’ as you know your skin, and you need to know what works best for you.”

After seeking much of Cho’s knowledge, paired with the sheer determination to achieve flawless, glowing skin, I embarked on a two-week challenge to follow a Korean skin-care routine every morning and every night using the products in the Soko Glam 10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine Set (Oily Skin Type). The result is the elusive clear, smooth skin I’ve been chasing after—no joke. While I will admit to cheating on some days, I broke out only when skipping the entire routine. (Yes, there were nights I used only a makeup remover before going to bed. Late weekend nights get the best of us!) Is this for everyone? Absolutely. There is no better set to help you learn the basics.

Cho breaks down each step below.

1) Double-cleansing

The Banila Co. Clean It Zero Purity cleanser and the Neogen Green Tea Real Fresh Foaming Cleanser.

It may seem redundant to wash your face twice, but this two-part step actually ensures you’re truly cleaning your skin and prepping it for receiving the products that follow.