The Ultimate Skincare Routine For Glass Skin

Glass skin has always been revered in Korea, yet it’s a trend that has only recently become mainstream in the Western world. It alludes to skin so exceptionally clear, dewy, and smooth that it looks almost translucent and reflective, just like glass.

There’s no denying the appeal of this trend, especially since pulling it off means that not only will your skin look amazing, but it will feel unbelievably healthy too. With that said, achieving that sought-after, lit-from-within look isn’t always easy. You need to take a multi-faceted approach, ensuring that your skin feels satin smooth on the surface as well as plump and hydrated on a deeper level.

How do you do that? Keep reading as Lionesse shares the ultimate skincare routine for anyone striving for a crystal-clear, glass skin complexion.

Begin With a Double Cleanse

A quick once-over with a foaming cleanser isn’t going to cut it if you’re aiming for glass skin. Instead, prep work is everything, which means that you’ll need to spend some time on the cleansing stage of your skincare routine. The cleaner your skin is, the fresher and dewier it will look.

At the same time, you don’t want to use an overly harsh cleanser on your skin. Even the smallest amount of irritation could make your skin look red or uneven rather than pore-less and glassy.

This is why double cleansing is always recommended by those who successfully rock glass skin on a daily basis. It enables you to thoroughly cleanse away impurities with gentler formulas that won’t suck all of the moisture out of your skin. Sure, double cleansing will add an extra minute or two to your skincare routine but, trust us, it’s worth the effort!

While any two cleansers can be used to double cleanse, best results are seen when an oil-based cleanser is used first. This should then be followed by a water-based cleanser, like the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Cleanser. Between the two formulas, you’ll be able to efficiently remove sweat, dirt, sebum, pollutants, and more, instantly adding some radiance to your appearance.

Exfoliate to Enhance Smoothness and Radiance

Although exfoliation shouldn’t be included in your daily skincare routine, it’s something that you should be doing 1-3 times a week, especially if you want glass skin. The frequency at which you exfoliate should be based on your skin type, with oily skin needing to be exfoliated more often than dry or sensitive skin.

How does exfoliation help to contribute to glass skin?

By removing the dead skin cells that build up on the skin’s surface. While the skin sheds these itself, the rate at which it does so declines with age. Once those dead cells start to pile up, they cause a dull and rough complexion – the opposite of glass skin! Exfoliating that layer away will leave the surface of your skin looking smoother and glossier. It will also enable the rest of your skincare products to penetrate your skin more easily, bringing you better results from your entire routine.

So, if glass skin is your goal, how should you be exfoliating? 

Again, just like when choosing a cleanser, you want to go with a gentle formula. Look for one that will keep your skin feeling soothed while it exfoliates, just like the Lionesse White Pearl Facial Peeling. The pearl powder in this formula will add some instant luminosity to your skin too, giving it a glassy, pearlescent sheen.

Target Visible Skin Concerns With a Mask

As mentioned earlier, hydration is key for glass skin. However, so is tackling any visible skin concerns that you may be dealing with. Whether it’s the appearance of dark spots, deep creases, flakiness, or anything else, you need your skin to look as flawless as possible.

Most people turn to serums when they need to target specific issues in their complexion. However, a face mask can provide some help too. Just like serums, these products tend to be highly concentrated. This enables them to really hone in on individual problems while also giving the skin some extra hydration.

Take the Lionesse Black Onyx Mask, for example. It’s an amazing formula for anyone who is struggling with skin that looks dull and congested. Being a clay mask, it will immediately detoxify and purify your complexion, while its vitamins and antioxidants will give your skin a brighter finish.

If dryness is a big concern for you, the Opal Sheer Melting Mask would be a great choice. It’s a leave-on mask that transforms into droplets as you apply it to your skin. These soak in quickly, ramping up your skin’s moisture levels while also providing a punch of antioxidants.

Just like with exfoliation, masking isn’t something that needs to be done daily. However, follow up your weekly exfoliation session with a face mask and you’ll be able to achieve glass skin so much sooner!

Quench With a Toner

Toners tend to be very underrated products. However, ask any glass skin aficionado and they’ll tell you how vital toners are if you want your skin to look crystal clear. 

It all comes down to how glass skin can only be achieved by giving your skin layers of hydration, and a toner makes for the perfect first layer. With that said, not all toners will do this. Some can be quite astringent in nature, and these are the formulas you should avoid.

Instead, seek out a toner that’s packed with hydrating ingredients, such as the Lionesse White Pearl Skin Toner. Between aloe vera leaf juice, allantoin, and cucumber fruit extract, it never fails to quench thirsty skin. Plus, not only will it give your skin an instant glow, but it will also help to rebalance the pH level of your skin’s surface. This will allow the rest of your skincare products to function more effectively, making it much easier to achieve a glassy finish.

Toners are usually applied after cleansing, morning and night. However, if you’re exfoliating and/or using a face mask, use your toner after applying those other products so that you don’t end up removing your toner when you also remove your exfoliator or face mask.

Layer On Some Hydrating Serums

You’ve already given your skin one layer of hydration with a toner but, as we mentioned, multiple layers are needed for glass skin. This is where serums come in. Being so thin and lightweight, serums quickly dive into the skin, making them fantastic for hydration.

Of course, this only applies if you choose hydrating formulas. Many serums are quite specialized, meaning that they won’t all be designed to hydrate the skin. 

To determine whether or not a serum is hydrating, take a look at its ingredient list. Humectants are what you want to see, with this ingredient group loved for how it binds moisture to the skin, immediately leaving it looking plumper and fuller.

One option would be the Lionesse Opal Sheer Collagen Serum. With sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, lactic acid, and amino acids, it’s brimming with humectants. It also contains a few additional ingredients that will help to iron away the appearance of wrinkles.

The Morganite Transforming Serum also has some incredible hydrating capabilities. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin feature in this formula too. They’re combined with two different peptides and castor oil, all of which will also hydrate your skin.

Once you get to the serum stage of your skincare routine, always apply your thinnest and lightest serum first. This will ensure maximum penetration, enabling each serum to effortlessly make its way into your skin to work its magic.

Moisturize and Protect

If you were to finish your skincare routine once you’ve applied your serums, it won’t be long before a large amount of all of those products ends up evaporating into the air. This is why following up with a moisturizer is so vital. Not only will this lock all of your other products into your skin, forming a barrier that slows evaporation right down, but it will also treat your skin to an extra layer of moisture, which, as you know, is the key to glass skin.

Again, just like when picking your serums, go with a hydrating moisturizer. Look for a formula that’s packed with humectants, just like the Lionesse Black Onyx Cream. In addition to sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, this moisturizer is also formulated with soluble collagen, olive oil, lactic acid, and a blend of moisture-binding botanicals. It instantly softens and smooths the complexion, giving you the dewy radiance that you need for glass skin.

Of course, sun protection is vital too, making it important to have a good sunscreen in your skincare arsenal. Expose unprotected skin to the sun and you’ll only end up dealing with dark spots, an uneven skin tone, and a variety of other skin problems that will detract from the glassy look you’re aiming for. While the rest of your skincare routine can be followed twice a day, you’ll need to top-up your SPF more often than that – usually every two to three hours – if you want your skin to remain protected until the sun goes down.

Don’t Be Afraid to Perfect Your Look With Makeup

Sadly, unless your complexion already happens to be almost flawless, glass skin isn’t something that you can achieve instantly. It will take some time to restore balance and radiance to your complexion, meaning that consistency with the above skincare routine is a must.

With that said, instantaneous glass skin could still be yours with the clever use of makeup. Sheer skin tints can be a game-changer, as can non-mattifying concealers. Top this off by applying a liquid highlighter to the high points of your face and your skin will look glossy and gleaming!

Achieving Glass Skin With Lionesse

Although many people seem to sport glass skin effortlessly, this is a look that requires some dedication. It’s very unlikely that you’ll see results overnight, but don’t let this put you off. Instead, follow the above skincare routine regularly and you’ll begin to notice some improvements after a couple of weeks. Keep it up and after a few months, you’ll have a glowing, glassy complexion that’s so much easier to maintain!

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