Thought you’d heard it all? Enter ‘glass skin’, the coveted complexion trend, which refers to luminous, ultra-smooth, seemingly ‘crystal clear’ skin. But, if you’re vying for a healthy, poreless and refined glow, it doesn’t come easy or fast – it requires long-term commitment.
To achieve this airbrushed look, you’ll need to start from within with products that deliver actives deep into the dermis. Invest in ultra-hydrating and brightening serums to give the skin a more youthful appearance.
But first, your skin needs to be thoroughly double-cleansed and prepped. Smooth skin is essential for a glassy complexion, so routine exfoliation is key, says Corinne Morley, global beauty expert for Trilogy. “Introducing regular exfoliation to buff away dulling dead skin cells will ensure maximum absorption of product and smooth texture.”
Try: Dermalogica PreCleanse Balm; Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliant; Environ Skincare Skin EssentiA Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil
For glass skin, there is no such thing as too much hydration - swap out any lightweight moisturisers for richer substitutes. It’s also key to incorporate corrective and clarifying products into your regime to address environmental damage such as uneven skin tone.
Try: Murad Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil; The Body Shop Oils of Life Intensely Revitalising Cleansing Oil-In-Gel; Plantae Sea Buckthorn Berry Night Cream
However, keep in mind it can be difficult to achieve this with products alone. “Sonophoresis is an effective treatment that uses ultrasound technology to gently penetrate a tailored infusion deeply into the skin – it feels like small vibrations,” explains Taryn Johnstone, national beauty therapy trainer at Caci. “Results are immediate and long-lasting with skin looking instantly more radiant and hydrated.”
Other non-invasive treatment options include a course of LED light treatments, chemical peels or the cult Vampire Facial Plus from The Face Place.
This poreless and dewy skin look may not be the easiest to achieve, but it's certainly not impossible as Ellie Choi, an aspiring makeup artist from Los Angeles, has shown. Her skincare routine for glass skin went viral last year and ever since it's been a trend many are eager to replicate.
