Achieve ‘Glass Skin’ With the Help of Korean Skincare
Achieve ‘Glass Skin’ With the Help of Korean Skincare
By Morgan Toporek — March 5, 2026
Recently, the “Glass Skin” trend has inspired many to invest in new skincare brands and products. However, what many people don’t realize is that most of these products are Korean. A lack of knowledge regarding these products and their ingredients may lead to misuse, so it is important to understand how these popular items will impact your skin type. Korean skincare has become a hit over the past few years, and if you want glass skin, this guide is a great place to start.
Step 1: Cleansers
Cleanser will be an essential part of your new routine, given that it eliminates dirt, excess makeup, sweat, and oil. You can double cleanse by using an oil-based cleanser, then a water-based cleanser. It is highly recommended that you complete both to really get a clean base. Recommended products include: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam, B: Lab Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser, and ROUNDLAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser.
Step 2: Toner
Toners and toner pads are a great way to moderate and regulate skin tone and redness. There are many types of toner pads for different skin areas and types. Some of the most popular products are: Medicube Zero Pore Pads, No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads, and MEDIHEAL Teatree Trouble Pads.
Step 3: Essence
Essence is a serum that aims to hydrate and give the skin a “glass-like” glow. It can also correct dullness, skin barriers, and fine lines throughout the face, helping plump the skin. Products like Mixsoon Bean Essence, COSRX Snail Mucin, and Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk really give the skin the hydration it needs.
Step 4: Serum
Unlike essence, serums serve as more concentrated remedies for specific skin types and concerns. Some of the most prominent issues people use serums for include hydration, brightening, anti-aging, texture, and more. Some of the more inclusive brands that provide serums are: Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, Sulwhasoo, and Dr. Althea.
Step 5: Eye Cream
This step is often overlooked, yet very effective. Eye cream reduces puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. The skin under the eyes is the most sensitive part of our face, so it’s important to prioritize moisturization in that area. Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Cream and the COSRX Snail Peptide Eye Cream are great options.
Step 6: Moisturizer
The last and most important step at the end of your new routine will be moisturizer. Without this very last step, the prior products will not be locked in and may even cause your skin to dry out. The Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream and the Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Cream are perfect options to get started.
Korean skincare continues to lay the groundwork for skincare products and new routines worldwide. Including these steps in your routine can drastically change the quality of your skin, possibly resulting in glass skin.
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