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For many skincare enthusiasts, luminous skin—also called "glass skin," a phrase that comes from Korean beauty—is the goal, and getting there requires discipline and ample hydration. Therefore, the products and their ingredients are crucial to obtaining a bright and glowing complexion. Of course, there's no road map to reach this destination, but we have a good idea of which products can help, thanks to our testing at Reviewed as well as consumer reviews. Now, a look at beauty essentials for a glass skin routine.
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1. This gentle cleanser from CeraVe
The term "glass skin" refers to a supple, smooth face, and beginning your skincare routine with a hydrating cleanser is a good place start to attain that. In fact, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden previously told Reviewed that water during cleansing "rehydrates the skin," which is one of the reasons it's best to wash the face in the morning and at night.
We recommend trying the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Reviewed's best face wash pick that claims to have "a lotion-like consistency." Reviewed contributor Brigitt Earley confirms that the cleanser left her face feeling "incredibly soft and clean after rinsing the formula away," not to mention that it washed off all of her makeup. The cleanser, which is suitable for even sensitive skin, contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate and ceramides to protect the skin.
2. These hair-removing dermaplane razors from Schick
One thing that can set you back on your journey to getting glass skin is the buildup of dirt, oil and dead skin cells. All of these elements can cause your skin to appear dull and dry, which is why it's important to exfoliate. A dermaplane razor, such as the best-selling Schick Hydro Silk Touch-Up Dermaplaning Tool, removes facial hairs and dead skin cells, "leaving skin feeling soft and smooth," according to the brand.
Using a dermaplane razor as a means to exfoliate is what the American Academy of Dermatology deems as mechanical exfoliation, which is accomplished by a skincare tool or scrub "to physically remove dead skin cells." When exfoliating with the Schick Dermaplaning Tool, the brand says to keep skin taut while moving the razor downwards in the direction of hair growth.
3. This brightening serum from Naturium
Having a vitamin C serum in your skincare rotation is a must for glass skin, as vitamin C has been shown to brighten and smooth skin. The Naturium Vitamin C Complex Face Serum, which has a five-star average rating on Amazon, is a solid option. This serum claims to brighten the skin, increase collagen production and safeguard skin "from environmental stressors that can cause wrinkles and discoloration."
Suitable for all skin types, the serum should be used both in the morning and at night after cleansing and before moisturizing. One or two pea-sized drops is all you need.
4. This hydrating serum from Peach & Lily
Squeezing another serum into your routine for some additional hydration is another way that you can get your complexion on the track to your best skin yet. Case in point: the Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum, a skin treatment that promises to "brighten, firm, hydrate and calm skin." Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid team up to brighten skin, hydrate and lock in moisture. Made with all skin types in mind, the serum can be used on dry, cleansed skin both in the morning and at night.
5. This rich moisturizer from First Aid Beauty
Moisturizing is a nonnegotiable because it's essential to maintaining your skin barrier, the outermost layer of skin that serves as a buffer environmental aggressors like pollution. Plus, moisturizer helps to lock in the hydration you now know you need for glass skin.
For a moisturizer that delivers intense hydration, we suggest reaching for the Reviewed-approved First Aid Beauty Intense Hydration Ultra Repair Cream. Earley put some of the best face moisturizers out there to the test and settled on First Aid Beauty's as the best overall. "The cream felt cool on my skin as it began to absorb, and my skin went from dry and rough to ultra-smooth," Earley explained in her review. "This hydrating sensation lasted the majority of the day—more than six hours." Apply the moisturizer to clean skin both in the morning and at night.
6. This comfortable sunscreen from Summer Fridays
Maintaining glass skin also means protecting it from UVA and UVB rays, which can cause discoloration and wrinkles as well as lead to skin cancer. That's why it's always important to conclude your skincare routine during the daylight hours with a sunscreen, such as the Reviewed-approved Summer Fridays ShadeDrops. When testing over a dozen mineral face sunscreens for Reviewed, Summer Fridays' iteration stood out from the pack.
The SPF gave my skin a soft, supple feel—an indication that it also was keeping my skin hydrated throughout the day, which I suspect is thanks to the inclusion of squalane. More importantly, it didn't leave significant traces of a white cast on my skin, a common issue amongst mineral sunscreens. This sunscreen is a great way to reinforce hydration while protecting yourself from the sun's rays.
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