Firstly, what is glass skin?
Glass skin is ultra dewy, almost glossy and very clear. Take a browse through Pinterest to see how beauty lovers are rocking this trend.
K-beauty users have the most amazing skin. They literally look like porcelain dolls; smooth, clear, and blemish-free skin that looks like perfection.
Glass skin is the name for the K-beauty trend that helps people achieve very clear, flawless 'glass-like' skin. To get glass skin you need to follow a strict routine…
1. Double Cleanse
Use 2 different cleansers. A cream or oil-based and then a water or foam based one. Cleanse both morning and night. Cleansing your face in the morning will help to clear away oil and prepare your skin for the day. Cleansing your face at night will clear your skin of the daily dirt, sebum, make-up and sunscreen.
2. Exfoliate
Regularly exfoliate your skin twice a week to help keep it super smooth. Exfoliating away the dead skin cells will help to create a skin surface that will ensure the product you apply penetrates the skin. Dead skin cells sitting on top of the skin will prevent your serums and creams from penetrating. So don't forget to exfoliate!
3. Tone
Toning your face will help you to achieve an even skin tone and prevent flaky dry skin. Hydration is essential for healthy skin, and there is nothing better than a toner to give your skin a good dose of water.
4. Apply Essence
Use an essence to get concentrated nutrients and vitamins into your skin. Essences help to prime your skin to absorb any serums or moisturisers you apply next. Be sure to check what added ingredients are in your essences as these will help to calm redness, soothe irritation, target dullness, fine lines and an uneven skin texture.
5. Serum
Serums are concentrated, potent skincare products with an active ingredient focus. They tend to be thicker than essences, but more lightweight than moisturisers. Serums are used to target specific skin complaints, so provide a more intensive treatment as the ingredients are in higher concentrations than in essences. Due to this inclusion of specific ingredients, you can tailor your skincare routine to meet your own desired needs. This isn't a 'one size fits all' skincare routine.
6. Moisturise
Moisturisers should be applied after your serum has been absorbed. They come in different consistencies, such as thicker creams or thinner gels. With active ingredients to suit your skin type, these can be layered to provide ultimate hydration that lasts all day long. Living in the UK, we can experience all 4 seasons in a day, so using a moisturiser gives you that added protection, improving your skin's moisture barrier.
7. Apply Eye Cream
Korean eye creams are specifically formulated to target that delicate skin around your eyes. They are lightweight but pack a punch, with ingredients that target puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and dryness. Korean eye creams differ from Western eye creams because of what's in them. With unique ingredients that are multifunctional, they address multiple skin concerns all in one step.
8. SPF
This is necessary to help you achieve porcelain skin. Apply sunscreen even in the winter to help avoid premature aging, age spots and wrinkles… all of which help you to look older.
It may seem like it's too much work, but your efforts WILL BE rewarded with great skin. K-beauty is the biggest thing to happen to the global beauty industry since the 2000's. From black charcoal nose peeling strips to DIY at home face-masks, women around the world love k-beauty and it is safe to say that they are hooked on it. And with results like this, who can blame them?
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