What is glass skin?
β‘ Quick answer: Glass skin is a Korean beauty ideal describing a complexion so smooth, even and hydrated it looks translucent and reflective, like a pane of glass. It isn't a single product but the result of diligent hydration, gentle exfoliation and sun protection layered over a healthy skin barrier.
Glass skin is a Korean beauty ideal describing a complexion so smooth, even and hydrated it looks translucent and reflective, like a pane of glass. It isn't a single product but the result of diligent hydration, gentle exfoliation and sun protection layered over a healthy skin barrier.
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The look emphasizes a poreless-appearing, dewy finish rather than matte coverage, achieved through consistent layering of hydrating toners, essences and moisturizers.
π°π· The term originated in Korean skincare culture and went global as 'yuri-pibu' (μ 리 νΌλΆ), Korean for glass skin.
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