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Your Ultimate Guide to Achieving Glass Skin
Glass skin—the Korean beauty trend that has taken the skincare world by storm—is all about achieving a complexion so smooth, clear, and luminous that it resembles a pane of glass. But how do you get there? The secret lies in a consistent skincare routine, the right products, and a holistic approach to skin health. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps and products to help you achieve that coveted glass skin glow.
Step 1: Double Cleansing
Start with a clean slate. Double cleansing ensures that all impurities, makeup, and sunscreen are thoroughly removed, allowing your skin to absorb the products that follow. This two-step process involves using an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanser to ensure your skin is squeaky clean without being stripped of its natural oils.
Why Double Cleansing?
Double cleansing is essential for removing oil-based impurities (like makeup and sunscreen) and water-based impurities (like sweat and dirt). It preps your skin for better absorption of serums and moisturizers, ensuring maximum efficacy.
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
This gentle yet effective oil cleanser is perfect for removing makeup and impurities without stripping your skin. Enriched with heartleaf extract, it soothes and calms irritated skin while deeply cleansing pores.
Benefits: Deeply cleanses, soothes irritation, and maintains skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Pro Tip: Use this as the first step in your double cleansing routine to melt away makeup and sunscreen.
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
A pH-balanced gel cleanser that gently removes dirt and excess oil while maintaining your skin's natural moisture barrier. Infused with tea tree oil, it’s perfect for acne-prone skin.
Benefits: Maintains skin’s pH balance, gently cleanses, and prevents breakouts.
Pro Tip: Follow up with a hydrating toner to restore moisture after cleansing.
Step 2: Exfoliation
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and promotes cell turnover for a smoother texture. However, over-exfoliating can damage your skin barrier, so moderation is key. Aim to exfoliate 2-3 times a week, depending on your skin type.
Why Exfoliate?
Exfoliation helps to reveal brighter, smoother skin by removing dead skin cells that can make your complexion look dull. It also enhances the absorption of other skincare products.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
This gentle exfoliating toner uses glycolic acid to brighten and smooth the skin. It’s perfect for improving skin texture and reducing the appearance of pores.
Benefits: Brightens skin, reduces pore size, and improves texture.
Pro Tip: Use this toner in the evening to avoid sun sensitivity.
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
A cult favorite for acne-prone and uneven skin, this toner combines AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to gently exfoliate, unclog pores, and brighten the complexion.
Benefits: Exfoliates, unclogs pores, and brightens skin.
Pro Tip: Start with 2-3 times a week and gradually increase frequency if your skin tolerates it.
Step 3: Hydration is Key
Hydration is the cornerstone of glass skin. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth, and luminous. Incorporate products that attract and lock in moisture, such as essences, serums, and toners.
Why Hydration Matters
Hydrated skin is more resilient, less prone to irritation, and has a natural glow. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and snail mucin to boost hydration levels.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
This hydrating essence is packed with 96% snail mucin, which repairs and plumps the skin while improving elasticity. It’s perfect for achieving that dewy, glass-like glow.
Benefits: Repairs, hydrates, and improves skin elasticity.
Pro Tip: Apply this essence to damp skin for better absorption.
HaruHaru Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
A fragrance-free toner packed with hyaluronic acid and black rice extract, this product deeply hydrates and brightens the skin while improving elasticity.
Benefits: Deeply hydrates, brightens, and improves elasticity.
Pro Tip: Layer this toner for an extra boost of hydration.
Step 4: Target Specific Concerns
Whether you’re dealing with dark spots, fine lines, or acne, targeted treatments can help you achieve a flawless complexion. Incorporate serums and treatments that address your specific skin concerns.
Why Targeted Treatments?
Targeted treatments are formulated to address specific skin issues like hyperpigmentation, acne, or aging. They deliver active ingredients directly to the problem areas for faster results.
Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Serum
This vitamin C serum brightens and fades hyperpigmentation while improving skin texture. It’s perfect for achieving an even skin tone.
Benefits: Brightens skin, fades dark spots, and improves texture.
Pro Tip: Use this serum in the morning to protect your skin from free radicals.
Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
A powerful retinol serum that promotes cell turnover, reduces fine lines, and improves skin texture. Ideal for anti-aging and acne-prone skin.
Benefits: Reduces fine lines, improves texture, and promotes cell turnover.
Pro Tip: Start with a low frequency (1-2 times a week) and gradually increase as your skin builds tolerance.
Step 5: Lock in Moisture
Seal in hydration with a nourishing moisturizer. A good moisturizer ensures that all the active ingredients and hydration are locked in, leaving your skin soft and supple.
Why Moisturize?
Moisturizers create a protective barrier on your skin, preventing moisture loss and keeping your skin hydrated throughout the day. They also help to soothe and repair the skin barrier.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All-in-One Cream
A lightweight yet deeply hydrating cream that repairs and soothes the skin. Perfect for all skin types, it leaves your skin feeling plump and refreshed.
Benefits: Repairs, hydrates, and soothes the skin.
Pro Tip: Use this cream as the final step in your nighttime routine to lock in all the goodness.
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
A nourishing cream infused with traditional Korean ingredients like ginseng and rice extract. It improves elasticity and leaves your skin glowing.
Benefits: Nourishes, improves elasticity, and enhances glow.
Pro Tip: Apply this cream in upward motions to boost circulation and reduce puffiness.
Step 6: Protect with SPF
Sun protection is non-negotiable for maintaining healthy, glowing skin. UV rays can cause pigmentation, premature aging, and damage your skin barrier. Always finish your morning routine with a broad-spectrum SPF.
Why SPF is Essential
SPF protects your skin from harmful UV rays, preventing sunburn, dark spots, and premature aging. It’s the most important step in any skincare routine.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+ PA++++
A lightweight, hydrating sunscreen that protects your skin from harmful UV rays while leaving no white cast. Perfect for daily use.
Benefits: Protects from UV rays, hydrates, and leaves no white cast.
Pro Tip: Reapply every 2 hours if you’re spending time outdoors.
Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++
A portable sun stick that provides high SPF protection without the greasy feel. Ideal for on-the-go reapplication.
Benefits: Portable, non-greasy, and easy to reapply.
Pro Tip: Keep this in your bag for quick touch-ups throughout the day.
Step 7: Treat Yourself to a Mask
Sheet masks and sleeping masks are a great way to give your skin an extra boost of hydration and nutrients. Use them 1-2 times a week for a pampering session that leaves your skin glowing.
Why Use Masks?
Masks deliver a concentrated dose of active ingredients to your skin, providing instant hydration, brightening, or soothing effects. They’re perfect for a quick skin pick-me-up.
VT Cica Daily Soothing Mask
A calming sheet mask infused with centella asiatica to soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. Perfect for sensitive skin types.
Benefits: Soothes irritation, reduces redness, and hydrates.
Pro Tip: Store your sheet masks in the fridge for a cooling effect.
Mary & May Cica Houttuynia Tea Tree Calming Mask
A soothing mask that combines cica, houttuynia, and tea tree to calm acne-prone and sensitive skin while providing deep hydration.
Benefits: Calms acne-prone skin, soothes, and hydrates.
Pro Tip: Use this mask after exfoliation for maximum absorption.
Why Choose The Pretty Picks?
At The Pretty Picks, we’re passionate about helping you achieve your skincare goals. Our carefully curated selection of products is designed to address a wide range of skin concerns, from hydration and brightening to anti-aging and acne care. We believe that everyone deserves to feel confident in their skin, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Explore our collection today and discover the perfect products to help you achieve that coveted glass skin glow. Let’s glow together! ✨