Achieving glass skin, a popular skincare trend characterized by its smooth, clear, and luminous appearance, requires a comprehensive and consistent routine that focuses on hydration, exfoliation, and nourishment. Here’s a prolific breakdown on how to achieve this coveted look: 

1. Double Cleansing

• Oil Cleanser: Start with an oil-based cleanser to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping the skin.
• Water-Based Cleanser: Follow with a gentle, hydrating water-based cleanser to remove any remaining residue and ensure a thorough cleanse.

Eminence Stone Crop Cleansing Oil  Gently remove impurities and restore the look of balance with this non-greasy cleansing oil.

Colorescience Barrier Pro Cleanser  A multi-benefit skin barrier-boosting solution, this more-than-a-cleanser helps support skin’s microbiome and promotes gentle exfoliation for a softer, smoother skin texture without harsh ingredients.

2. Exfoliation

• Chemical Exfoliants: Use mild AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) or BHA (beta hydroxy acids) exfoliants 2-3 times a week to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, revealing smoother, brighter skin.
• Physical Exfoliants: Occasionally, incorporate a gentle physical exfoliant to slough off dead skin, but be cautious to avoid irritation.

SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser This resurfacing face wash combines alpha and beta hydroxy acids for a comprehensive exfoliation that targets surface blemishes like whiteheads and blackheads, while also unclogging pores to reveal luminous, youthful skin.

Revision Skincare Pumpkin Enzyme Mask/Cleanser Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is a “scrub-in mask” that features the dual action of physical and enzyme exfoliators to instantly revitalize the complexion, leaving skin feeling smooth and looking healthy.

3. Toning

• Hydrating Toner: Apply a hydrating toner to balance the skin’s pH and provide an extra layer of moisture. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and rose water.

PCA Skin Hydrating Toner This weightless, daily-use toner deeply hydrates the skin while providing antioxidant protection.

Murad Hydration Toner  Sodium PCA helps replenish lost moisture, while chamomile and cucumber extracts soothe the skin.

4. Essence

• Nourishing Essence: Use an essence rich in hydrating and brightening ingredients like niacinamide and fermented extracts. This step boosts hydration and prepares the skin for better absorption of subsequent products.

EltaMD PM Restore Moisture  Niacinamide and antioxidants help improve skin tone and texture, while hyaluronic acid and a ceramide hydrate and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier

Medi-Peel 24K Gold Snail Repair Snail cream with 20,000 ppm of Fermented Snail Complex™ for improved absorption, moisturizing and sustainability. Mucin ingredient of snail helps to moisturize skin, protect skin and improve skin barrier. 

5. Serum

• Hydrating Serum: Incorporate a serum with hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Serums with vitamin C can also brighten the skin and improve texture, contributing to the glass skin look.
• Targeted Treatments: Use serums addressing specific concerns like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, or dullness.

Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum  Features two forms of Hyaluronic Acid plus a blend of powerful natural fruit extracts, antioxidants and a peptide leaving skin with a smooth, refreshed appearance. The ultra-light texture absorbs instantly without leaving skin feeling greasy.

Murad Targeted Pore Corrector   Bio-tech treatment virtually erases the look of pores with every use—and decreases pore count over time (only when applied properly by gently tapping onto pores)

6. Sun Protection

• Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen: Never skip sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to protect the skin from UV damage, which can impede the glass skin goal. Reapply throughout the day as needed.

iS Clinical PerfecTint Powder SPF40 PerfecTint Powder SPF 40 provides silky smooth broad spectrum coverage to help protect skin against the visible signs of photoaging while minimizing the appearance of pores and absorbing surface oil to create a flawless finish.

Obagi Sun Shield Broad Spectrum SPF50 The Sun Shield Tint Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Cool provides protection against harmful UVA/UVB sun rays that can lead to skin damage such as premature aging, fine lines and wrinkles, skin cancer and sun spots. Instead of going by skin tone, this sunscreen is designed to match your natural undertone and enhance your natural complexion

7. Facial Mists

• Hydrating Mists: Keep a hydrating facial mist handy to refresh and hydrate your skin throughout the day. Look for mists with ingredients like aloe vera, rose water, and hyaluronic acid.

Colorescience Hydrating Mist   Soothe skin, lock in makeup, and revitalize your complexion with the moisture-rich Hydrating Mist Setting Spray. Treat your skin with a luxuriously fine continuous mist

PCA Skin Daily Defense Mist Protect your skin from daily exposure to environmental stressors, such as blue light and other pollutants, while offering an instant boost in hydration for a more radiant complexion.

Consistency is Key

• Routine Adherence: Consistency in your skincare routine is crucial. Stick to your regimen and be patient, as achieving glass skin is a gradual process.

By diligently following these steps and using products that emphasize hydration, exfoliation, and nourishment, you can achieve the clear, radiant, and almost translucent appearance that defines glass skin.