Achieving the glass skin complexion took up huge popularity in Korean skin care in the past year. However, a new skin trend emerged near the end of 2019: cream skin. Let’s take a look at the ways you can achieve these two skin looks. 

What is the Difference?

Glass Skin

In order to achieve this glossy look, you must focus on the skincare routine as that will allow for your skin to have the coveted glowy complexion. The steps to achieve glass skin are all about adding hydration to your skin. 

Step 1: Cleanser 

Using a cleanser is a crucial step as it allows the removal of dead skin on your face and will leave you feeling smooth. Cleansers such as cetaphil or hada labo tokyo are good choices for a high quality cleanser at an affordable price!

Step 2: Toner

Toner allows the PH balance to be restored from using the face cleanser and will prep your skin for adding moisture without the breakouts. Etude House’s Moistfull Collagen Toner is a perfect go to toner for any K-beauty enthusiast. 

Step 3: Serum

Typically any serum that contains vitamin C is suggested as it helps brighten your skin. 

I Dew Care Bright Side Up Vitamin C Serum is a lightweight product that helps create a radiant look for your skin. 

Step 4: Moisturize

As glass skin is all about hydration, using moisturizer will bring out the glassy look and make your skin look healthy. Innisfree has a variety of moisturizers ranging from green tea balancing cream formulas to orchid intense cream.They are unique as the main ingredients are from Jeju Island to ensure their products are high quality.

Step 5: Ultra Fine Mist

As your skin is damp from cleansing, it is recommended to use a mist that will allow your skin to lock in the hydration. Tonymoly’s Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Skin is a mist product that contains naturally fermented green tea as well as lemon and rosewood seed oil to revitalize and protect the skin through its antioxidant properties.

Step 6: SPF

Putting on SPF will not only protect your skin but will also help with moisturizing your skin. Korean sunscreen products such as the Etude House Sunprise typically have high SPF to protect your skin without the greasiness. 

Step 7: Sleeping Mask

It is also optional to use a sleeping mask as it can tighten pores and smooth your skin while you sleep! Using a sleeping mask such as the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask will deeply hydrate your skin while evening your skin and leaving it brighter. 

Cream Skin

To achieve the cream skin look, it is a much shorter process compared to the glass skin look. The name for glass skin describes the look that you will achieve, whereas cream skin has the name of the product. Cream skin uses a combination formula of toner and moisturizer that creates a supple softness look for the skin compared to the dewy glow of glass skin. It is meant to be put on once in the morning and once at night and is a look that is more for people who are on the go and want things done quickly. The most popular cream skin product is Laniege Cream Skin Toner and Moisturizer. 

Skin trends such as the glass skin and cream skin look really show how important it is to take care of your skin. What are some of your favorite go-to skin products?