What Is “Glass Skin” and How Can You Get It?

The Korean complexion trend hasn’t gone anywhere since it became buzzy. Here’s how to get the super dewy, smooth, hydrated look.

Glass skin is a skin ideal in Korea and comes from the Korean phrase “yuri pibu,” which directly translates to “glass skin” -but what exactly is glass skin? It means skin that looks crystal-clear, poreless, translucent, and luminous — like a piece of glass.

Having clear and glowy skin is all about skin health. Glass skin is not about achieving an unrealistic, perfect skin ideal, but about achieving healthy skin from within. This does take time, so being consistent with your skincare routine is very important. While you can immediately make it look dewier, that next-level clarity and smoothness takes time. Every person’s skincare routine is different, so consult with your provider on what best suits your skin to achieve the ‘glass skin’ look.

How is this achieved? There are a couple of ways to approach this.

Establish a healthy at-home regimen:

Cleanse

The first step in any skincare routine? Wash your face, not just wipe it down. Use a gentle cleanser like the Gentle Foaming Cleanser by Revision Skincare.

Exfoliate 

Detoxifying Scrub Mask by SkinBetter Science to exfoliate the dead skin cells, even out texture and increase product absorption.

Vitamin C 

Alto Defense Serum by SkinBetter Science to help brighten and protect the skin with antioxidants.

Eye Cream

D.E.J. Eye Cream by Revision Skincare treats the skin around the eyes which is extremely delicate and thin. It can be the first area of your face to show dehydration and signs of aging.

Moisturize and Protect! 

These are arguably the 2 most important steps in your glass skin routine. Whether you choose to apply a separate moisturizer and sunscreen or just a very moisturizing sunscreen, hydration and protection are the most important steps in the glass-skin routine. Now is not the time for a moisturizer or sunscreen that promises a mattifying finish — look for promises of glowiness in order for full glassification.

The Trio Rebalancing Moisturizer or Trio Luxe Moisturizer by SkinBetter Science are luxurious, cream moisturizers that will surely help you achieve that luminous glow. This can be paired with any good SPF such as Intellishade by Revision Skincare.

Facial Treatments

Monthly treatments like our Glass Skin Facial, at The Art of Anti-Aging, is just 30 minutes away to beautifully glowing, translucent skin! This facial is a deep cleansing, micro-exfoliating and restoratively hydrating treatment, in addition to LED Light Therapy with a customized mask for an instant “glass skin” look.