Breaking the process down into segments and key products, STYLE shows how a poster-perfect, BTS complexion – complete with signature glossy lips and smokey eyes – can be achieved affordably at home, by just about any first-time Boy with Luv.

Step one: the detox

First, let’s clear the canvas. Start with an exfoliating scrub containing microbeads to remove dead skin cells, or if your pores are already unclogged, a light cleanser. I used a scrub from Lush to gently strip them away and then a toner to restore my skin’s PH balance, dabbing it on with cotton wool.

Step two: hydrate

The Bangtan Boys use Korean sheet masks for rehydration. They endorse Mediheal, but Press Refresh by ZitSticka is better for acne-prone skin, like RM’s and Jungkook’s (and mine after a week of neglect). Gents with beards will appreciate that it comes in two parts, and even without a beard this means you can target specific problem zones.

Step three: the base

Primer or tinted moisturiser is required as a barrier between skin and product. As it was hot out, I opted for SPF-tinted sunscreen by His that works especially well for Asian skin. Massage on one pump and just like that, “I’m diamond, you know I glow up”, as the boys sing in Dynamite, with the added bonus of sun protection.

Step four: the correction

Use concealer first – I dabbed on a camouflage and matt concealer from Essence Cosmetics to target any blemishes, scars or dark circles. Then I evenly applied aloe vera hydrating foundation.