Achieve that viral glass skin glow that lasts all day! This curated list cuts through the clutter, focusing exclusively on the K-Beauty essentials you need for your morning routine. We're talking maximum hydration, lightweight layering, barrier prote...
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AM Cleanse & Tone (Reset & Balance)
Active Treatment (Target & Refine)
Lock-In Moisture (Hydrate & Seal)
AM Final Shield (Protect & Perfect)
AM Cleanse & Tone (Reset & Balance)
These are the gentle steps to refresh your skin, remove overnight buildup, and balance pH without stripping your barrier.
It feels just like water but somehow lifts off every trace of skincare residue from the night before without rubbing, irritation, or rinsing.
16.9 oz Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Bioderma | Ulta Beauty
If you’re struggling with patchy makeup or dry spots, this toner is your secret weapon. Layer it up a few times when you need max hydration—it makes your foundation look flawless, trust me!
numbuzin - No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner
Active Treatment (Target & Refine)
Your opportunity to address specific concerns is here!
Use it after toning to achieve that bright, glowing finish that makes your skin look perfectly airbrushed!
ma:nyo - Galactomy Niacin 2.0 Essence
It also contains fragmented Hyaluronic Acid to plump fine lines and give an instant blurring, firming effect. Use it in the morning for an antioxidant boost I use this one on days I wont wear makeup or before the Clinique!
Pure Vitamin C Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Cream - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
If you struggle with morning puffiness and dark circles, this lightweight cream is a classic must-have.
It's super light, absorbs easily, and makes the absolute best silky-smooth base for concealer (no creasing!)
0.5 oz All About Eyes Eye Cream with Vitamin C - Clinique | Ulta Beauty
If the LRP cream isn't enough moisture, switch to this richer, thicker cream for your dry skin. This cream is perfect for dry skin or when you need a stronger occlusive layer to hold in your undereye hydration all day long!
Banana Bright+ Vitamin C Eye Crème for Dark Circles - OLEHENRIKSEN | Ulta Beauty
Lock-In Moisture (Hydrate & Seal)
The essential step to lock in all those serums, prevent transepidermal water loss, and create the bouncy look of glass skin.
It’s lightweight enough to layer without feeling heavy, but it drenches your skin with 30 types of moisture nutrients that last all day. I use this one after the serum
If you love deep moisture but want a brighter boost than the Aestura essence, this is your perfect alternative. For glass skin effect, layer it up 2-3 times: it builds a plump, radiant base that instantly smooths out your texture.
Milk Skin Toner - TIRTIR | Ulta Beauty
If you need a treating step that is FAST apply this one right before your foundation—it plumps the skin and preps your canvas, making your makeup glide on seamlessly and look naturally dewy.
PSA: i have really dry skin, do not recommend for oily!
glazing milk
AM Final Shield (Protect & Perfect)
The most important daytime step! Protecting your newly glowing skin from UV damage is crucial for long-term health and maintaining the glass skin effect.
I use this cream when I have time to treat my skin in the morning and let it absorve! If I’m in a rush I’d skip it and go directly to the Naked Sundays lotion
ILLIYOON - Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream | YesStyle
Okay, forget everything you hate about regular sunscreen—this one feels like a luxury moisturizer. It's completely invisible, leaves no white cast, and the smooths your skin for that perfect primer effect.
SPF50+ 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion | Primer With SPF
Your makeup doesn't have to look cakey by 2 PM—this is the answer to mid-day dry-out! I literally carry this in my purse everywhere
HOLIKA HOLIKA - Good Cera Super Ceramide Mist 120ml
It’s the chic, simple alternative to the Good Cera for boosting your glow and re-hydrating your skin barrier without ever feeling heavy or sticky!
glazing mist — Rhode
This is hands-down my favorite daily colored lip treatment, delivering color, gloss, and true hydration. I wear the Creme Brulee and the Strawberry Sorbet shades 😝