Frankie Bridge swears by this Korean ‘sensitive skin lifesaver' balm that gives ‘glass skin'
'Glass skin' is a trending buzzword that's been cropping up time and time again, with hundreds of brands jumping in on the trend. It describes skin that's so healthy-looking and hydrated, it almost looks translucent, glowy and glass-like.
It's not just about piling on different products and hoping for the best, but instead building up your skin's moisture barrier so you get that glow-from-within effect.
That's where AESTURA Atobarrier365 Cream with Ceramide, priced at £25.99, comes in. Loved by so many, including Frankie Bridge, who calls it a 'sensitive skin lifesaver', this K-Beauty balm is the secret to achieving 'glass skin'.
If you're skin has been feeling dry, sensitive and in need of a little TLC, this barrier cream might be just what it needs. Trusted by millions in Korea and with one selling every 20 seconds, the moisturising formula promises up to 120 hours of hydration for the skin.
It's infused with many skin-loving ingredients, but the secret is that it is packed full of ceramides. What exactly are ceramides? They're a crucial part of the skin's lipid barrier that helps to retain moisture, protect against external pollutants and keep any irritation out. That's what makes this AESTURA cream so perfect for sensitive skin.
The cream is also free from any fragrance, has been allergy-tested and is gentle enough for the whole family to use.Reviewers have also backed Frankie's praise up with one happy shopper writing: "The hydration is next-level - rich without being greasy, and it absorbs beautifully. What really impressed me, though, is how calming and soothing it is. My skin feels balanced, soft, and genuinely healthier after using it."
While a second claimed it's: "The HOLY GRAIL for dry and sensitive skin".
However, if you've got oilier skin this might be too much moisture, one shopper said: "After using it on my face, I felt like it was super moisturising, but for my skin type (combo leaning towards oily and sensitive), it felt like a bit too much. I would continue on with my day and still feel like there was a layer of moisturiser on my skin."
If you're looking to achieve 'glass skin' without a using a product so thick, it may be worth trying out a milky toner. My personal favourites include BYOMA's Hydrating Milky Toner, Curel's Moisture Facial Milk and Beauty of Joseon's Glow Replenishing Rice Milk.
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