The Glass Skin Trend

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It has been a long time since I wanted to write about the famous glass skin trend but it took ages for me to do my homework on the same. In today’s post, I will unveil the secret of glowing skin and some techniques that will help in achieving the same. Korean skin has always been an inspiration when it comes to skincare and I personally love and use Korean beauty products as much as I can. So after some research, I came to a few simple steps that we can follow to get that desired flawless skin.

Well, my first blog post was also on K beauty, all you need to know about Korean skincare. Do check it out. 

The term glass skin is one of the viral sensations which have taken over the internet for quite some time now. That natural glow from within with a crystal clear complexion has given new skin care goals for all the beauty enthusiasts. Just like the fashion, makeup and hair we also have skin care trends which creates a lot of hype over the social media. K-beauty has always set some serious skin care trends that the world follows religiously, be it the double cleansers or the 7-12 step skin care regime. In this article, we will talk about what is the glass skin? And how can we achieve it?

The glass skin is a fancy term given to the glowy, dewy, flawless, translucent, luminous skin which replicates a piece of glass. It is a Korean beauty technique that involves creating a gleaming, porcelain-like effect on the skin. In order words, we can say that the 7-12 steps Korean skincare regime got a little more advanced. Of course, everyone’s regime is going to be different, depending on their skin type, but there are some staple products and techniques that are likely to give you the dewiest skin of your life if that’s what you’re going for.

You need to use multiple lightweight layers of hydrating products so skin looks dewy and plump and here are some of the products and techniques which you can try to get that desire skin.

The 7-12steps includes double cleansing of your face first with oil-based cleanser and then with a mild foam. First thing first, remove makeup and dirt from the face with an oil-based cleanser or the cleaning oil like Innisfree Apple Seed cleansing oil, Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil. This step will help break down of stubborn makeup, dirt from the skin followed by washing the face with lukewarm water using a water-based or gel-based cleanser like the face shop rice water bright cleaning foam.

Exfoliating is a major step in the Korean skincare routine. Use alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), which remove dead skin cells and refine pores without irritation. Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub from skin food and My Mentor Dr. G Brightening Peeling Cream are very gentle yet effective scrubs for the face.

Use a good hydrating toner that can be applied by dabbing it multiple times on the face be it 3-7 depending on the time you can invest for your toning regime. Toning is an important step in the skincare which cannot be skipped if you desire for a dewy skin. The face shop chai seed hydrating toner or It’s Skin Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Toner are few of the best sellers. Give a few seconds for the skin to absorb the 1st layer of toner before going in with the other.

Next follows application of an essence which is a hybrid between toner and serum and helps in aiding cellular turnover for a youthful appearance. Essence helps in overall hydration of the skin that penetrates deep into the skin due to its light texture. Please note that application of the product needs to follow a certain pattern, the heavier the consistency of the product the later will be its application. Like the Innisfree Jeju Lava Seawater Deep Essence or  Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence Intensive Moist have a thin runny consistency which is heavier than a toner but lighter than a serum or ampoules so essence will follow serum.

Serum targets specific skin concerns like scars, uneven skin tone, large pores, hyperpigmentation etc. It is advised to use both essence and serum as smooth skin texture and clarity are essential for a glassy complexion. Skin food’s Yuja Water C Whitening Ampoule, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum, Neogen H2 Dermadeca Serum Spray are few recommendations. Massage the product into the face using gentle circular motions and give some time for the product to get soaked into the skin.

Never forget an eye cream, eyes need extra hydration and care than rest of the face. They age comparatively faster. Eye serums, masks are also available which can provide extra nourishment to your tired, puffy eyes and help them heal faster. Etude House Moistfull Collagen Eye Cream or Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Cream are tried and tested formulas for brighter looking under eyes.

Second last step of any skin care regime is the application of a good moisturizer. Be it in form of emulsion or crème. Moisturizer will seal the deal and lock the goodness of all the products applied before. Skin food’s Aqua Grape Bounce Cream and The Face Shop Yehwadam Revitalizing Moisturizing Fluid are few tested formulas. Don’t rub any product into the skin, using soft hands pat and massage the crème into the face. This will help in better blood circulation and also skin tightening.

The final step in morning skin care is the application of sunscreen which can’t be stressed enough. Whereas the night regime needs an additional step of application of sheet masks or a sleeping pack. ( click on the link to check the review of some affordable sleeping packs) A good sleeping pack which is packed with necessary vitamins and boosters is a must for the skin. It provides enough hydration and gives a boost to the skin while repairing it. Koreans swear by sheet masks which are packed with serums that can provide instant hydration and glow to your skin so spare some lazy evenings and invest in putting sheet masks to pamper your skin. The Face Shop Soothing Jelly Mask Pore Care or collagen masks are really effective. You can also try Innisfree capsule recipe sleeping packs which are pocket-friendly and compact.

These are the products and procedures that are advised to achieve the desired glass skin but nothing is possible overnight. You need to give time and have patience. One cannot be thoroughly depended on skin care alone; the overall nourishment will result in the flawless skin over the period of time.

Don’t forget to eat right, healthy, do some exercises and drink plenty of water. In order to get a perfect skin, along with skincare a little alteration in lifestyle is also needed.

Hope you enjoyed reading the article. I believe we all should embrace the natural beauty that we are blessed with and its not bad to do some extra steps to enhance and improve our natural features and textures.

See you soon with another exciting blog.

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bubyee! 

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