When it comes to skincare Korea is lightyears ahead in terms of innovation combining modern ingredients with a holistic approach to beauty for healthy, luminous skin – or glass skin.
For that bright, almost glassy shine, we’ve found the best brands to add to your routine, starting with a double cleanse, through to a nourishing seal-in mask.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original – $35
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A double cleanse is where every good routine starts, either with an oil cleanser or cleansing balm like Clean It Zero, to remove excess dirt and oil to lay the foundation for clear skin.
The Clean It Zero balm is a lightweight formula that instantly melts to an oil when applied to the skin, with extracts like papaya and acerola to brighten.
If you’re looking for a classic cleanser, Clean It Zero is a time-proven formula.
Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser – $27
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A water-based cleanser is an essential follow-up after a cleansing balm to ensure all dirt, sunscreen, and oils are flushed from the skin.
Perfect for all skin types, Klairs Foaming Cleanser is formulated with moisturising ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf to keep skin plump.
For those worried about break-outs, there’s also tea tree leaf oil to ensure your skin is clean and ready to shine.
Sioris My Soft Grain Scrub – $30
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Exfoliating is one of the skincare steps most often forgotten but is actually the most important as it replicates the skin’s natural process of removing old skin cells, revealing the new skin below.
While a chemical exfoliant with actives like salicylic acid is often softer than physical exfoliants, Sioris My Soft Grain Scrub is a gentle, oat-based exfoliator suitable for all skin types.
It’s also fragrance-free and formulated with 10% brain rice, another gentle and irritant-free ingredient. Exfoliating works best when used in moderation a few times a week to avoid overly stripping your skin.
I’m From Rice Toner – $46
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Another step that’s largely forgotten, toning is a crucial step to calm and soothe skin while preparing it for the rest of your routine.
Although most cleansers have moisturising ingredients, it’s still important to balance and hydrate skin with a toner like I’m From Rice Toner.
With rice extract listed as the first ingredient, you know it’s packed full gentle but nourishing extracts like Yeoju rice. It’s perfect for dull and dry skin, brightening for that glass glow.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence – $23
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After all the preparation, it’s time to lock in that natural glow with an essence. But first off, what is snail mucin?
An all-in-one face ingredient, snail mucin is the venom found in ocean-cone snails and is said to help regenerate skin cells and brighten uneven skin tone, among other benefits like repairing acne prone skin.
The Cosrx Power Essence is formulated with 96% snail mucin, making it a potent essence that absorbs quickly into the skin.
Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum – $39
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The key word in glass skin is ‘luminous’ so a hard-working, hydrating serum is needed twice a day.
Serums are lightweight moisturisers which use active ingredients like hyaluronic acid to deeply target dullness or acne depending on your skin type.
The Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum is a good all-round serum with Jeju green tea and green tea seeds for hydration.
It’s also full of amino acids to prevent transepidermal water loss or water loss through the skin.
Neogen Super Shiny Aqua Capsule Mask – $8
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This step is only for true skincare lovers who want to go that extra step for shiny, dewy skin. A mask allows time for your skin to soak in the moisture a little longer ensuring a supple sheen.
The Neon Super Shiny Mask is perfect for glass skin as it comes with an ampule capsule to apply to your mask with vitamin B and royal jelly for extra hydration.
For all your glassy skincare needs, head to nudiglow.com, Australia’s go-to online store for Korean beauty.
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