Glass Skin Routine: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

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Glass skin has been making the rounds on the internet, and yes, we are obsessed with it. Having glass skin makes you look ethereal, and we can’t get enough of it. But to achieve such glossy skin can be overwhelming. 

To make it simple and easy to follow, here is a step-by-step glass skin routine. 

What is glass skin?

It is simply a hydrating and glowy look that you can achieve with a religious skin care routine, and do we need a 10-step skin care routine for that? Well, maybe. But with simple steps, you can easily incorporate it into your schedule. Beauty is pain; beauty is effort. 

It might seem complicated at first, but here’s how to get glass skin. But once you get into the habit and start seeing results, that is where you get your motivation to keep going. Having a skincare routine for glass skin is not a day’s work; it needs consistency. You will see a bunch of products in the market slapped with a glass skin claim, glass skin mask​, glass skin serum, glass skin moisturizer, and whatnot. But the first step is to know your skin type. 

Step 1- Know your skin type

How to know your skin type?

This seems to be an age-old mystery that women have been trying to crack every day. It’s easy; all you have to do is observe.

Face wash test

• Cleanse your face and wait; see how your skin feels after 15-20 minutes of washing.
• Feeling normal, no dryness, no draggy feeling. Congratulations, you have a normal skin type.
• Dry and flaky, feeling tight or rough with clingy dry patches. This could be a sign of having a dry skin type.

Enlarged pores, acne, and a shiny nose—you probably have an oily skin type. 

But wait, you don’t quite fit entirely in any of these types. Don’t worry, you have been blessed with a combination skin type. Which might seem tricky to take care of, but with the right products, you can create a customized skin care routine for glass skin. 

Step 2: Cleanser 

What cleanser should I use for glass skin?

Now that you know your skin well, the next step in your how-to-get-glass-skin agenda is to find the right products that suit you. 

1. Combination Skin 

This skin type gives you room to experiment; make sure your skin is not sensitive and can take new products well. You don’t need a fancy cleanser, just something that does the job. You can go with two cleansers, one for everyday and another one to remove makeup and sunscreen, and yes, girl, the sunscreen does need to come off. 

• Go with a gentle cleanser in the morning; these have low pH levels that will not irritate your skin.
• Recommendations: Cetaphil and BYOMA Jelly Cleanser.
• For makeup removal and evening cleansing, go with ELEMIS cleansing balm. 

2. Dry Skin

You need something that does not strip away your natural face oils and yet cleanses deeply to take off all the dirt and grime. Stick to the same cleanser morning and evening. See what suits your skin and stick to it. 

Editor Recommends: La Roche-Posay gentle cleanser for dry skin. You can also try CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser. 

3. Oily skin 

Strike a balance between exfoliating cleansers and an everyday deep cleanser that maintains the skin barrier, keeping the nasties away. For acne-prone skin, it is always good to check with your dermatologist. 

Pro Tip: Avoid cleansing oils and super-hydrating cleansers. 

Editor Recommends—Renewing SA cleanser by CeraVe, and for days when your skin feels clogged, you can use ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam. 

Step 3- Toner

Do I need to use a toner? 

Yes, but it’s not essential. A hydrating toner can make your skin feel alive and refreshed instantly. But it can only last a few minutes or hours. Using a toner with actual ingredients that work is the key. You can go with milky toners or a face mist that gives you a sheen along with a boost of hydration. 

You can skip a hydrating toner if you have oily-acne-prone skin. 

The editor recommends Rhode Glazing Milk; TONYMOLY is an affordable option.
Just for a quick refresh, you can get Hypochlorous Acid Daily Facial Mist by Medicube or Serozinc Mattifying Facial Toner Spray by La Roche-Posay. 

Step 4- Serum 

What glass skin serum should I use?

Here is where the game changes: once you have a basic skin care regimen in place. Serums can really target your skin’s needs. The market is flooded with all kinds of serums, but which ones would get you that reflective, almost wet-looking skin? Well, the trick is to use a serum that restores your skin’s moisture and provides constant nourishment. 

You can use the same serum day and night, but make sure to tackle other skin concerns like pigmentation and acne marks. There is no one magic potion to fix all your skin troubles. 

Back to glass skin, you would need something with brightening agents that is also not too harsh. Ingredients you need to look out for are hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, and niacinamide. 

The editor recommends The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum with Ceramides.

And Nicinamide serum by Good molecules

Step 5 – Moisturizer 

What glass skin moisturizer works the best? 

Lock everything in with a hydrating moisturizer that does not feel heavy or sticky. It’s important to find the right consistency when it comes to picking a moisturizer. If it sits heavily on your face, you might not want to use it again; if it is too light, it might not be enough. Make sure your moisturizer has one of these key ingredients for a plump look: hyaluronic acid, ceramides, glycerin, squalane, or fatty acids. 

Recommends: The La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide for combination skin, the BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream for dry skin, and Kiehl’s Since Ultra Facial Cream with Squalane for dry skin. 

Pro Tip: If you need extra hydration and want something luxurious, you can go with OLEHENRIKSEN Strength Peptide Barrier Boost Moisturizer. 

Step 6 – Sunscreen

Which sunscreen works for all skin types?

After all this jazz, you must protect your skin to maintain the glass skin effect. Sunscreens protect your skin from sun damage that can aggravate your skin troubles. 

There are two types of sunscreen you can choose from: physical/mineral sunscreen, which has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and chemical sunscreen. Make sure you get SPF 50 or SPF 30 and not less. 

Recommendation—SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV SPF50, ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing UVLOCK SPF 45, ANUA Invisible Glow Finish Sunscreen Stick, and Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice + B5, Korean Sunscreen for Acne-Prone Skin. 

Step 7- For the ultimate glow from within

What should I add to my existing skincare routine to get glass skin?

To add a little bit of spice to your existing skincare, you can go with a glass skin mask​ and a Korean glass skin facial​. You can get face masks from Korean skincare brands like Medicube, CosRX, and Innisfree. Along with these, you can get Korean skin facials that will give you a deeper cleanse and moisturize with red light therapy, microcurrent, and Gua sha. 

Remember, getting glass skin does not mean having poreless, filter-like skin, but real skin at its best. So make sure to love your skin, give it the goodness it needs, and see how it improves your overall confidence. Glass skin is also about eating right and working out; it’s not just a skincare trend but a lifestyle choice.

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