Ritual · Seoul
Glass Skin Routine (K-Beauty Skincare Guide)
Hydrated, luminous Korean glass skin using layered hydration
The Korean glass skin routine layers thin, water-light formulas to build a translucent, lit-from-within finish. Hydration first, occlusion last.
The steps
In the order to wear them.
- Step 01
Double cleanse
An oil cleanser to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, then a gentle gel cleanser for the skin itself.
- Step 02
Hydrating toner
Pat in two or three layers of a watery essence-toner — the classic Korean seven-skin method.
- Step 03
Essence
A fermented or rice-based essence to flood the skin with humectants.
- Step 04
Serum
Niacinamide or hyaluronic acid for clarity and bounce.
- Step 05
Moisturiser
A gel-cream that seals hydration without weight.
- Step 06
SPF (AM)
Broad-spectrum sunscreen — non-negotiable for true glass skin.
Recommended pieces
Curated from the edit.
Anua
Azelaic Acid 10 + Hyaluron Serum
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Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
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Haruharu Wonder
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Medicube
Age-R Booster Pro
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TIRTIR
Mask Fit Red Cushion
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