The “glass skin” trend comes from Korean skincare and refers to skin that looks extremely smooth, hydrated, and radiant—almost like glass. The goal is not makeup coverage, but deeply healthy skin that reflects light naturally. Achieving this look tak...
Sections
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1. Double cleansing 🧼
2. Hydrating Toners (Layer 1 hydration)💧
3. Essences (Core glass skin step)🌱
4. Serum / Ampoule✨
5. Moisturizer 🧴
6. Night Mask (Optional)🌙
1. Double cleansing 🧼
The first step is to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities properly.
* Start with an oil-based cleanser to break down makeup and SPF
* Follow with a gentle water-based cleanser to clean the skin without stripping it
This step ensures your skin i...
A lightweight balm that melts makeup, sunscreen, and dirt effortlessly. Leaves skin clean but not stripped, making it perfect as the first cleansing step.
Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original - Banila Co
A gentle cleansing balm with a soft texture that removes impurities while keeping the skin barrier comfortable.
HEIMISH All Clean Balm 4oz/120ml Cleansing
A soothing cleansing oil that dissolves makeup while calming sensitive skin with centella extract.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cleansing Oil 200ml
Designed for sensitive and acne-prone skin, it cleans deeply without irritation.
Pure Fit Cica Clear Cleansing Oil – COSRX Official
A nourishing balm that removes sunscreen and makeup while leaving skin soft and hydrated.
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm
A gentle gel cleanser that removes residue without drying the skin.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 5.07oz
A hydrating foam cleanser that cleans deeply but keeps skin balanced.
1025 Dokdo Cleanser - Round Lab
Very gentle cleanser ideal for sensitive skin and damaged barrier.
ETUDE SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser Big Size
Refreshes the skin while controlling oil and impurities.
Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam – Gentle Face Cleanser
2. Hydrating Toners (Layer 1 hydration)💧
Hydration starts immediately after cleansing.
A hydrating toner helps replenish moisture and prepare the skin for the next steps. Instead of harsh toners, glass skin routines use soothing and moisturizing formulas that soften the skin and improve ab...
Deeply hydrates and prepares skin for next steps.
ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Toner 200ml
Mineral-rich toner that soothes and hydrates.
1025 Dokdo Toner - Round Lab
Balances pH and boosts absorption of skincare.
DearKlairs Unscented Toner with Hyaluronic Acid
Perfect toner for sensitive skin and barrier repair.
Essences are a core part of Korean skincare.
They are lightweight but packed with hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients. This step helps improve skin texture over time and gives that “plump” glowing effect that glass skin is known for.
Repairs skin and gives strong hydration and an insane glow.
COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Serum
Treatment Essence
Boosts skin texture and radiance.
Time Revolution The First Essence 5X - missha us
Brightens and improves the skin elasticity.
Glow Boosting Ginseng Essence Water | Hydrate & Protect Your Skin
Calms and strengthens sensitive skin.
Madagascar Centella Ampoule | Skin Care - SKIN1004
Hydrating essence for smooth, glowing skin.
Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence - haruharu wonder
4. Serum / Ampoule✨
This is where you target specific concerns like dullness, uneven tone, or breakouts.
Serums are more concentrated and help improve the skin more deeply. In glass skin routines, hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients are usually preferred to ma...
Brightens and evens skin tone.
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin - Beauty of Joseon
Reduces pores and controls oil.
COSRX 15% Niacinamide Face Serum 0.67 fl oz
Repairs damaged skin and acne scars.
SOME BY MI Snail Trucica Miracle Serum 50ml
Soothing Serum that Reduces redness and irritation.
Anua Heartleaf 77 B3Zinc Soothing Serum 30ml - olive young
Brightens dull skin and improves texture.
ISNTREE Hyper Niacinamide 20 Serum 20ml
5. Moisturizer 🧴
A good moisturizer locks in all the hydration from previous steps.
This step is essential for achieving the glass skin glow because it prevents moisture loss and keeps the skin soft, smooth, and plump throughout the day or night.
Heavy hydration and skin repair.
COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream I Korean Skincare
Barrier repair for sensitive skin.
ETUDE SoonJung 2x Intensive Barrier Cream
Light but very hydrating finish.
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream 2.7oz
Very rich cream for dry or damaged skin.
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Korean Moisturizing Face Cream - Dr. Jart
Gel-cream texture for glow without heaviness.
belif Aqua Bomb Daily Niacinamide Moisturizer
6. Night Mask (Optional)🌙
At night, a sleeping mask can be added for extra hydration.
It acts like a protective layer that seals in all skincare products and helps the skin recover overnight, making it look fresher and more radiant in the morning.
Overnight hydration boost for glowing skin.
Water Sleeping Mask: Overnight Hydrating Face Mask - Laneige
Overnight Mask , Brightens and softens skin overnight.
COSRX Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask 60ml
Hydrates and refreshes tired skin.
Nature-Powered Korean Sheet & Clay Masks for Glowing Skin
