Korean glass skin refers to a popular beauty trend that originated in South Korea and has gained international attention. The term “glass skin” describes a complexion that is exceptionally smooth, clear, and luminous, resembling the appearance of glass. The goal is to achieve a flawless, radiant complexion that reflects light, giving the skin a youthful and dewy glow.
This beauty trend emphasizes a thorough skincare routine that focuses on hydration, moisture, and achieving a healthy skin barrier. The key principles include double cleansing, exfoliation, multiple layers of hydrating products, and the use of ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to promote skin elasticity and brightness.
Korean Glass Skin is not just about makeup but emphasizes the importance of a consistent skincare routine to achieve and maintain a naturally radiant complexion. The trend has gained popularity globally, inspiring people to adopt Korean skincare techniques and products to achieve a coveted glass-like skin texture.
List of the leading Korean products globally.
Step 1: Oil Cleanser (Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil)
Effective blackhead treatment with gentle, yet powerful cleansing oil to melt away impurities without ANY skin irritation.
Step 2: Water Based Cleanser (Ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam)
Moist and mild Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam with a low irritating safe formula.
Step 3: Exfoliator (Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid)
- CONCENTRATED BHA LIQUID: Formulated with 4% BHA (Betaine Salicylate), this product diminishes enlarged pores and dead skin cells, replacing them with natural radiance while evening out your skin tone.
- CONGESTED PORES, BE GONE: BHA penetrates deeply into the pores and helps clear clogged pores and gently exfoliates dead skin cells, giving the skin its natural glow. An easy and simple way to prevent acne and blackheads.
Step 4: Toner (Needly)
- This daily peel pads is formulated with natural tea tree extract and BHA & PHA to safely and effectively exfoliate and reveals smoother, brighter skin tone
- Salicylic acid: Reduce redness and irritation | Poly Hydroxy Acid: Its anti-oxidant properties allows slow skin ageing and helps to reduce wrinkles and lines
Step 5: Essence (Cosrx Advance Snail Mucin)
- Formulated with 96.3% Snail Secretion Filtrate, this essence repairs and rejuvenates the skin from dryness and aging. It improves skin vitality by reducing dullness and soothing dehydrated skin.
- A lightweight essence that quickly absorbs into the skin and gives you a natural and healthy glow. Guarantees long-lasting hydration without a heavy feeling on the skin.
Step 6: Serum and Ampoule (Beauty of Joseon Serum Line Glow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide)
- Oil Control, Moisture Balance: Niacinamide & 0.5% BHA expertly manage sebum, and high-concentration Propolis Extract minimizes pores, unveiling a luminous, refined complexion.
- Honey-like texture: It has viscosity like honey, and leaves a subtle glow of moisture, but isn’t oily or sticky.
Step 7: Mask (Laneige water sleeping mask)
- This sleeping mask helps nourish and strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier for a brighter, clearer complexion.
Step 8: Moisturizer (Cosrx snail mucin moisturizer)
- Long-lasting Hydration: Infused with 92% of snail mucin (also called Snail Secretion Filtrate), this cream builds a moisture barrier to plump, hydrate, and soothe skin. This everyday multi-solution cream glides onto the skin and revives skin radiance.