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Glass Skin 101: Your complete routine for a luminous glow
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items Your ultimate routine for that fresh, hydrated, luminous glow. 💧✨ Discover skincare essentials to help cleanse, hydrate, brighten and leave your skin looking smooth, dewy and glass-like. 🤍
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Double Cleansing — Night
Exfoliation — 1–2x Weekly
Essence — Morning & Night
Hydrating Serum
Glass-Skin Face Masks 💧
Moisturiser — Lock In The Glow
Double Cleansing — Night
The first step to a fresh, glowing complexion ✨ Double cleansing helps remove makeup, SPF, excess oil and daily build-up before your skincare routine. These cleansing oils are perfect for creating a clean, hydrated base without leaving skin feeling s...
I really like this one for a first cleanse because it feels lightweight and makes removing SPF and makeup so much easier. It’s a great pick if you want that clean-but-not-stripped feeling afterwards.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml
This is one I’d definitely have in a glass-skin routine. I love how luxurious cleansing oils feel, and this one is a lovely option if you want to take your makeup off while still keeping your skin feeling comfortable and soft.
Shop BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Ginseng Cleansing Oil - 210ml
A really good option if you’re looking for something that does the hard work of removing makeup and SPF without making your evening routine feel complicated. I love the idea of using this as that first step before going in with a gentle cleanser.
MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil, Makeup Remover
Exfoliation — 1–2x Weekly
Smooth, refined and glowing ✨ Gentle exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells and reveal a brighter-looking complexion. These picks are perfect for adding a little extra radiance to your weekly routine — without overdoing it.
I really like this as an option if you want to add BHA into your routine but don't want exfoliation to feel like the main event. A nice weekly reset for smoother-looking skin.
Anua BHA 2 Gentle Exfoliating Toner 5.07oz
A skincare staple for smoother, clearer-looking skin. This 2% BHA exfoliant helps unclog pores, reduce the look of blackheads and improve skin texture. I love it for that fresh, smooth-skin feeling without needing a complicated routine. ✨
Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 30ml
This is such a satisfying product to use! 🍑 I love a peeling gel when I want that instantly fresh feeling and my skin is looking a little dull. It’s a lovely option for a weekly skincare reset.
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel 100ml
Essence — Morning & Night
Your hydration-boosting step for that juicy, glass-skin look 💦 Add an essence morning and night to help replenish moisture and leave skin feeling soft, plump and beautifully dewy.
I’d reach for this when my skin needs a little extra hydration and comfort. I really like the idea of having something soothing and lightweight that can be layered without making your routine feel heavy.
SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Essence Toner 210ml
This is probably one of the first products I think of when someone says “glass skin”! I love that it gives skin that juicy, hydrated look and works really nicely underneath the rest of your skincare.
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum 3.38oz
This is such a pretty addition to a Korean skincare routine. I like it for those days when I want my skin to look smoother, softer and more polished without adding loads of different products.
mixsoon Bean Essence AHA Exfoliating Serum
Hydrating Serum
Serums are where you can really level up your glow ✨ These hydrating and brightening favourites are packed into lightweight formulas designed to leave skin looking plumper, smoother and more luminous.
This is definitely one I’d like to try! 💧 I love that it’s a simple, affordable option for adding extra hydration to your routine. Hyaluronic acid is perfect for that plump, juicy-looking skin I’m always after, and I think this would be a great ever...
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
This is one I’d recommend if you prefer simple, lightweight skincare. I love how centella-focused products can fit easily into a routine, especially when you want hydration without a heavy serum sitting on your skin.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule (55 ml)
If your skin is looking a little dull or dehydrated, this is exactly the type of serum I’d reach for. I love a really hydrating serum that gives that plump, juicy appearance without feeling overly rich.
Torriden DIVE IN Hyaluronic Acid Serum 50ml
I’m a big fan of anything that combines that hydrated glow with brightening ingredients. The peachy theme is also just so cute! 🍑 I’d pick this when I want my skin to look fresh, radiant and a little more even.
Anua Peach 70 Niacinamide Serum 30ml
Glass-Skin Face Masks 💧
Instant glow, coming right up 💧✨ Treat your skin to a little extra hydration with these glass-skin favourites. Perfect for a self-care night when you want that fresh, bouncy, dewy finish.
This is definitely giving everything shower, skincare and self-care night. 💗 I love a hydrogel mask when I want my skin to look extra fresh and plump, especially before an event or night out.
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Collagen Mask
A really good one for when my skin needs an extra hydration boost. I love keeping masks like this for those evenings when I want to make my normal skincare routine feel a little more special.
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Hydrogel Mask 4pc
This is definitely one I’d love to try! 🤍 I’m always drawn to anything that focuses on keeping the skin barrier happy, especially when I’m going for that smooth, hydrated glass-skin look. I love that this is more about nourishing and moisturising th...
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Moisturizing Face Mask
Moisturiser — Lock In The Glow
The step that seals everything in ✨ I love a good moisturiser to finish off my skincare routine and help keep all that hydration locked in. These are my picks for soft, smooth and dewy-looking skin — perfect when you want that fresh, juicy glass-skin...
This is one I’d definitely have on my list if I wanted something lightweight and calming 🤍 I love that it has that fresh gel-cream feel, making it a great option for anyone who doesn't like heavy moisturisers. It sounds perfect for keeping skin hydr...
PURITO Oat Calming Gel Cream 3.38 fl.oz
This one has been on my radar for a while! ✨ I love Beauty of Joseon products, and this moisturiser looks like such a lovely choice if you're after that healthy, glowing finish. I’d pick this when I want something a little more nourishing to leave my...
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Hydrating Cream
This is definitely one for my skincare wishlist! 🤍 I love the focus on the skin barrier because I think keeping your skin well moisturised is such an important part of getting that smooth glass-skin look. The 15ml size would also be a great way to t...
Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin Face Cream Moisturizer
Overnight Glow 🌙
Beauty sleep, but make it skincare 🌙✨ These overnight favourites work while you sleep to help keep skin feeling nourished, hydrated and soft by morning. Perfect for waking up with that fresh, dewy glow.
An absolute classic for a reason. I love the idea of applying this as the final step of my nighttime routine and letting it do its thing while I sleep. Perfect for when I want to wake up looking fresh and hydrated.
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask 70ml
I love having a dedicated eye product in a nighttime routine, especially when the rest of my skincare is all about looking fresh and glowy. This is a nice little extra step when you want to give the eye area some attention too.
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum 30ml
This is one I’d reach for when my skin feels like it needs a little more nourishment. I love overnight products because they make skincare feel so effortless — apply it before bed and you're done.
COSRX Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask 2.02oz
I really like this for that extra pampering step at night. If your goal is that soft, plump-looking complexion in the morning, this would definitely be on my list.
LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Overnight Face Mask
SPF
The non-negotiable final step ☀️ Protect your glow every day with lightweight SPF favourites that sit beautifully on the skin. These formulas are perfect for keeping your morning routine hydrated, comfortable and glow-friendly.
This is definitely one for anyone who loves a moisturising finish. I’d pick it when I want my SPF to feel like another skincare step rather than something I’m just putting on because I have to.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturising Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml
This is one of the Korean SPFs I’d recommend trying if you hate that heavy sunscreen feeling. I love that it fits so naturally into a skincare routine and gives you that fresh, moisturised finish. ☀️
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
I love the idea of an SPF that feels more like a serum than traditional sunscreen. This would be my pick if you want something lightweight and hydrating that still leaves your skin looking glowy.
SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Water-fit Sun Serum 50ml
I really like this as a lighter option from Beauty of Joseon. If you love the original but want something that feels a little fresher and less rich, this is the one I’d look at.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice Seed Water 50ml
💸 Budget Glass Skin under £20
You don't need to spend a fortune for gorgeous, glowing skin 💕 Discover affordable glass-skin essentials under £20, from cleansers and toners to serums, moisturisers and SPF. Glow on a budget ✨
I love finding affordable products that still fit into a proper glass-skin routine. This is a nice option if you want a gentle, hydrating cleanser without spending loads.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 5.07oz
This is such a nice everyday toner if you want something lightweight. I’d choose this when I want a fresh feeling after cleansing without adding a really complicated step.
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum AHA BHA Toner 150ml
This is one of my favourite combinations for a glow-focused routine. Ginseng + snail mucin just feels like such a good pairing when the goal is hydrated, healthy-looking skin. ✨
Multi Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum : Ginseng + Snail Mucin
A proper glass-skin classic and one I think is worth knowing about. I love how easily it fits into different routines, and it’s especially good if that juicy, dewy finish is what you're after.
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum 3.38oz
I like the simplicity of this one. If you don't want five different moisturising products, an all-in-one cream is an easy way to finish your routine and lock everything in.
COSRX Snail Mucin 92% Face Moisturizer 3.52oz
I love including affordable SPF options because protecting your skin shouldn't have to cost a fortune. This is a great budget-friendly option to finish off your morning routine. ☀️
Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF50+ Vitamin C Fluid 40ml