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K-beauty Glass Skin Routine: Step-by-Step Guide + Product Options
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items Want that dewy, poreless glass skin glow? This K-beauty routine breaks it down step-by-step: Oil-based cleanser: Melts away makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil for a clear, smooth base. Water-based cleanser: Sweeps away sweat and dirt, prepping skin fo...
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Step 1: Oil-based cleanser
Step 2: Water-based cleanser
Step 3: Toner
Step 4: Serum
Step 5: Moisturizer
Step 6: Sunscreen
Step 1: Oil-based cleanser
Melts away makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil while preserving your skin’s natural barrier.
Lightweight oil that melts away makeup and sunscreen without residue. Best for sensitive or combination skin. My skin feels so soft after using this, never tight or dry.
HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Deep Cleansing Oil 150ml
Gentle balm that emulsifies smoothly and adds a subtle glow. Great for dry or dull skin. The texture is so creamy, and a little scoop goes a long way.
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm 100ml
Step 2: Water-based cleanser
Gently removes sweat and residue, ensuring your skin is clean and balanced for optimal absorption.
Refreshing gel that removes impurities while keeping the skin barrier healthy. Best for oily or acne-prone skin. I love using this in the morning since it never strips my skin.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml
Mild foam that cleanses without dryness. Perfect for sensitive or normal skin. The fresh scent makes my morning routine feel extra calming.
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Cleanser - 100ml
Step 3: Toner
Restores pH balance and saturates skin with hydration, smoothing texture for the next layers
A light milky toner to give you that glass skin glow! Very gentle, has calming and skin barrier strengthening properties.
Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner - 250ml Hydration
Hydrating formula that strengthens the skin barrier. Great for layering moisture. I apply two layers when my skin feels extra dry, and it works wonders.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner 400ml - StyleKorean
I loooovee these toner pads form Medicube. They are so gentle yet very effective for exfoliation. I use them 2-3 times a week, and since I started using them I have had no breakouts!
MEDICUBE Zero Pore Pad 2.0 - Exfoliate & Clear Skin
Rice wine is a very popular ingredient to brighten your skintone and get that plump glowy look. I really recommend this one. <3
Bio Rice Wine Softening Toner - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
Step 4: Serum
Targets specific needs—brightening, evening tone, or moisture—via potent, skin-loving actives.
This serum has gentle exfoliating properties and evens skintone while giving a solution to dull complexion! Brightens skin and evens tone with niacinamide and peach extract. Perfect for dull or uneven skin. It leaves my skin with a healthy, subtle gl...
Anua Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner - 250ml
C-vitamin is key component fo glass skin! This will give life to dull skin and give a boost to your sunscreen.
Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum - 30ml
Such a nice overnight serum. Makes your face firmer and smoothes out finelines.
0.34 oz Skin Therapy Milky Multi-Perfecting Night Serum - Erborian | Ulta Beauty
Step 5: Moisturizer
Locks in all hydration with barrier-supporting ingredients for long-lasting dewiness.
This moisturizer is very nourishing and helps you build and protect your skinbarrier. It gives a beautiful glow and is the best for dry skin or dry and cold climates!
Bearel Oy
This moisturizer contains niacinamide which reduces darkspots and blemishes. This moisturizer gives you a healthy glow and is very gentle for your skin.
Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream: Nourishing & Calming Skincare
I love this one for the colder months or when my skin feels like it needs some extra nourishment. It is so calming and strenghtens your skinbarrier. love it.
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream - SKIN1004 | Ulta Beauty
Step 6: Sunscreen
Shields your glow from UV damage—essential for preventing dullness and dark spots.
This is a bestseller for sunscreen, and for a reason! It has very unique and good ingredients to give your skin a healthy glow and offer excellent protection from sun damage.
Hydrate & Protect: ROUND LAB Birch Juice Sunscreen 50ml
This is a good affordable option that is suitable to wear under makeup. It absorbs quickly and is pleasant to use.
Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun (SPF45/PA+++) 50ml
This one is again good for dry skin! This one gives you good hydration and has centella asiatica to calm your skin and help with redness.
LANEIGE Hydro UV Defence EX SPF 50 50ml
Beauty of joseon is a beginner friendly korean skincare brand. This is a nice easy sunscreen that absorbs very fast and leaves a nice glow.
Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50
This one might be for you if you prefer mineral sunscreens. This is my favourite mineral one, but I usually stick to physical ones.
Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Bonus: My favourite sheet masks
Sheet masks are a must for K-beauty lovers. Provides an intense boost of hydration and nutrients, helping the skin look plump, radiant, and refreshed.
I love this sheet mask so much. It has a gel like consistency instead of the typical sheet mask. It is so hydrating and calming and give you the best glow! It feels extra nice if you keep in in the fridge before.
Anua - Collagen Mask Set - 3 Types
This is a classic, and for a good reason. It is very simple and effective. I use it whenever my skin feels a little bit irritated.
Beauty of Joseon - Centella Asiatica Calming Mask Set
This a luxe one, makes you feel very luxurios. It has very good ingredients and gives you a beautiful glass skin like glow. You can wear it for few hours or even overnight! I sometimes wear it for the duration of a long flight to have the best glow w...
BIODANCE - Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask - Koreanbeauty
I love these jelly masks so much. This is an another one you can leavo on for 15min or overnight, depdending on your current needs. Ginseng is one of my favourite skin care ingredients to use. I feel like my finelines are more smooth afetr using this...
7 ct Glass Skin Ginseng Collagen Mask - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty