9 Ways To Achieve Glass Skin In Easy Steps
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Glass skin? Yes, please! It’s been a few years since the K-beauty trend took the beauty community and our Instagram feeds by storm, and the beauty world’s fascination with all things K-beauty hasn’t slowed down since then. The Korean skincare industry is renowned for its groundbreaking and potent formulations, and even got us obsessed with beauty sheet masks. First came chok-chok, roughly translated to damp or moist and denotes a dewy and juicy glow. Then arrived kkul-gwang (kkul meaning honey), a moniker translating to a hyper-glossy finish on the face. And now there’s glass skin. Basically, glass skin is when your skin is so healthy, hydrated, and even-toned that it’s almost translucent, resembling a shard of glass. This term rose to popularity in 2017, when an LA-based makeup artist’s glass-visaged selfie went viral on Instagram. Since then, most celebs and influencers have joined the Glass-skin bandwagon. And we are here for it too, of course!
Here are 9 simple steps that you can follow at home to achieve impeccably smooth and baby-soft glass skin.
First, Let’s Learn A Little About The Glass Skin Regimen:
Most skincare trends focus on treatments and products that promise instant results. But, the glass skin regimen follows a multi-dimensional approach. To achieve this coveted dream-like visage, you need to follow a consistent skincare routine, replete with K-beauty staples, such as a cleanser, exfoliator, toner, hydrator, and serum.
Step 1: Start With Cleaning Your Face
Facial cleansing is a non-negotiable step followed in the K-beauty sphere. A clean canvas is a must when it comes to your skincare routine, and you must start your regimen with cleansing. The K-beauty gurus usually follow the method of double cleansing, first that removes your makeup and starts to cleanse the face. The next step is followed by using a gentle foam face wash to eliminate all the dirt and grime from your skin.
Step 2: Exfoliate With A Facial Scrub
Now that your skin is squeaky clean, it’s time to exfoliate it with a facial scrub and enhance your glow. Exfoliation is a crucial step to achieve glass skin as it helps slough away dead and dull-looking skin cells from your skin surface. But remember, don’t overdo it. The goal is to achieve gentle exfoliation and unclog pores to reveal a fresh and bright complexion, not red and inflamed skin.
Step 3: Relax With A Sheet Mask
Who says we can’t add a little pamper sesh to our glass skin routine? Facial sheet masks help you sit back and relax while boosting hydration and addressing skincare concerns. They are usually designed with skin-soothing ingredients penetrating deep into the skin to deliver nourishment and boost brightness. Simply slather one of your favorite sheet masks and give your face a quick dose of moisture and TLC.
Step 4: Use A Nourishing Toner
Not all toners are drying, especially the K-beauty ones. Korean toners are formulated with active and moisturizing ingredients like floral water, green tea, and ginseng that help restore the skin’s pH levels. Additionally, toners also allow better absorption of upcoming products on the skin. All you need to do is, use a cotton ball and moisten it with the toner, dab it on your face and neck to achieve soft and supple skin.
Step 5: Add A Hydrating Serum
If you are well-versed with skincare routines, you might know that hydration is a must if you want to achieve a healthy-looking complexion. Layering a hydration-boosting serum into your face can take the glass skin effect to a whole new level. After cleansing and toning, slather on a nourishing serum on your face and neck and massage gently. Serums are crucial to achieving plump skin, so make sure you don’t miss out on this step.
Step 6: Apply A Lightweight Moisturizer
Next up is another essential step: Moisturizer! When you are aiming for that luminescent look, there is no way you can leave out moisturizers from your routine. Choose a moisturizer that effectively seals in moisture, is lightweight, and gives you a radiant glow. Look for ingredients such as gotu kola and green tea, both potent hydrators with healing and barrier-restoring properties
Step 7: Layer On An Eye Cream
You cannot achieve glass skin with dry patches and bags under your eyes. The area under our eyes tends to be more dry than the rest of the face, and moisturizers aren’t enough to fully quench those areas. Hence, Korean makeup artists recommend adding an under-eye cream to nourish and hydrate the eye area.
Step 8: Apply Your Foundation And Highlighting Lotion
To ensure your dewy and glass-like look, apply a moisturizing and matte-free foundation. Use a medium-coverage foundation to achieve a radiant finish. Follow it up with a highlighting lotion, as it helps add an extra layer of sheen. Massage the lotion into your skin and pay close attention to the cheekbones and nose tip.
Step 9: Apply A Final Layer Of Targeted Glow
Just one more step to go! Apply a final layer of glow-enhancing highlighter to your nose bridge, cupid’s bow, and center of your forehead, and use a makeup blender to blend it all.
We are sure that all the #glassskin feed on your posts is enough to motivate you to hop into this K-beauty trend. But remember, to achieve flawless glass skin, you need to be consistent and show commitment to your skincare regimen. Which other K-beauty trends do you want to try? Let us know in the comments below.
