HOW TO GET THE CLEAR SKIN
- oil cleanser and gentle foam cleanser for double cleansing
- exfoliator
- toner
- essence
- serum or face oil
- moisturizer
- sunscreen
- face mask
Then, she suggests following it with a gentle cleanser that foams. Try Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser for the first step, and CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for the second.
Exfoliate
“Exfoliation helps to remove excess dead skin cells and removes blackheads on the skin,” says Belif’s Brand Education Specialist Grace Lee.
Have sensitive skin? Keep the exfoliating to no more than twice a week and try a gentle chemical exfoliator like Neogen Dermalogy Real Cica Pad.
Use a toner
“Toners help reset the pH of the skin and allow the next steps in your routine to absorb better into the skin,” says Erica Cox, licensed aesthetician and cosmetologist with Savor Beauty.
Cox recommends steering clear of toners with alcohol or witch hazel, which can dry out your skin. She recommends Savor Beauty Toning Mist, which has a pH level similar to your skin’s natural levels.
Try an essence
Incorporating an essence (a thin, water-based product that adds moisture to the skin) into your routine increases moisture retention in the skin and therefore aides in the absorption of products, according to Lee. “Not only does it moisturize the skin, providing a natural glow, but a functional essence heightens the benefits of any skincare routine.”
Not sure where to start? Try Then I Met You The Giving Essence. Reviewers rave about it for its thin, silky feel and the fact that it contains hyaluronic acid, which is hydrating for your skin.
Get a serum or face oil
Another staple in any glass skin routine is incorporating either a serum or hydrating facial oil that’s lightweight but loaded with antioxidants, which will protect the skin from free radicals that eventually result in signs of aging.
“For glass skin, choose serums with vitamins or hyaluronic acid,” explains Lee. This is because hyaluronic acid moisturizes your skin, “bringing out that natural glow,” she adds.
Another tip from Lee: Go for a plant- or herb-based face oil, such as The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane or Korres Wild Rose Brightening Absolute Oil. They’re light and absorb quickly on your skin and won’t cause breakouts.
If you’re looking for a serum, try the Peach and Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum. It’s suitable for all skin types, including oily, acne-prone, and sensitive.
If you’re a bigger fan of oils, try The Ordinary Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil. It deeply nourishes and calms skin without clogging pores.
Layer on your moisturizer
Look for a moisturizer that’s going to give you an instant burst of hydration, leaving skin looking smooth and supple, like Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer. Fans say it goes on light, absorbs quickly, and moisturizes without leaving a heavy, greasy feel.
Protect your skin from the sun
Sunscreen is a non-negotiable step in any K-beauty routine. You want to look for one that’s hydrating, protecting, and won’t leave behind residue.
One of Yoon’s favorites is the Rootree Mobitherapy UV Sunshield. Not only does this water-based and lightweight sunscreen offer SPF50+ protection, it also absorbs easily into the skin. No white cast here!
Make sure you’re using the right face masks
Look for clay masks that will clean and reduce the appearance of pores without drying or irritating skin. Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask is a good place to start.
Sheet masks can work to hydrate and give skin an instant glow, while treatments with calming ingredients like honey provide skin with moisture and calm inflammation.
“Manuka honey is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial (thanks to methylglyoxal),” says Cox. “It helps to hydrate and clear skin while healing at the same time.”
If you’re not into the idea of slathering literal honey on your face — and if you can’t find Manuka honey at a store near you — try Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Mask instead
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