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Five steps to getting glass skin, Korean beauty trend that’s about keeping your face at its healthiest
- The trick to achieving glass skin is taking the time to get to know your skin and what it needs, and to consistently treat it how it needs to be treated
- Don’t be afraid of oils even if you have oily skin, keep your face as hydrated as possible, and look for a sunscreen that works for you
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Why you can trust SCMP
Glass skin is a Korean beauty trend that first went viral in 2017 and one that, as consumers become ever more aware and knowledgeable about skincare, continues to attract interest.
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You might think glass skin so impossibly perfect that it looks Photoshopped, and that it’s something only celebrities and influencers can hope to achieve. Not so.
Glass skin is simply your skin at its healthiest; it is about making it appear smooth, plump and radiant. The trick is taking the time to get to know your skin and what it needs, and to consistently treat it how it needs to be treated.
The most important thing to remember about skincare is that it needs to be tailored for each person. What works for your best friend or even a sibling may not work for you. The principles remain the same, however.
Double cleanse
The foundation of any K-beauty skincare routine is clean skin, which is especially important at night. In the morning, a gentle cleanse with a gel or cream product may suffice, but in the evening after a day of being out and about and wearing make-up or sunscreen, it’s essential to do a first cleanse with an oil or balm cleanser.
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