30 Reviewer-Approved Products For Glass Skin
An affordable prescription-strength Differin retinoid gel that "normalizes" skin cell turnover and targets acne's two main culprits: clogged pores and inflammation. It's like having a fairy godmother for your face, ensuring breakouts get the boot, inflammation is tackled head-on, and future acne? Consider it vanished before it can even say "hello."
A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars packed with collagen, retinol, and vitamin C, a powerful trio that can even out your skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, scars, and blemishes. It *also* contains turmeric, hyaluronic acid, shea butter and vitamin E to leave your skin feeling cleansed, revitalized, and oh-so-glowy.
Tatcha's luxurious Dewy Skin Cream, which acts like a knight in shining armor for your skin thanks to antioxidant-rich Japanese purple rice. It's packed with plumping botanical extracts, squalane, and a hyaluronic acid-algae complex to supercharge your hydration. Reviewers adore the soft, pudding-like texture that absorbs beautifully without any greasy feel!
A pore-clearing cleansing oil that visibly sucks out sebum from your pores and removes makeup residue and blackheads, leaving your skin looking clearer and feeling smoother. Reviewers of all skin types swear by it, including those with acne-prone skin (who say it doesn't cause breakouts)!
And their deep cleansing foam, which dives deep into your pores, gently whisking away gunk and removing dead skin cells. Heartleaf extract is the magic ingredient here, and it's all about calming things down, reducing inflammation, and keeping your skin feeling soothed and pampered long after you've rinsed off.
Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, and a dual-textured surface to help control excess sebum while exfoliating dead skin and refining pores, all while keeping your glow game strong.
A "lifting" essence that reviewers on TikTok are referring to as "Botox in a bottle." It's made with NAD+, which can help boost cell turnover and stimulate collagen production, along with 50 types of peptides to help plump and firm your skin. With a stretchy texture that's similar to snail mucin but thicker, this gem can help make fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable in four weeks!
And (from the same brand!) a pack of double-sided toner pads designed to exfoliate, brighten, and prevent dark spots from coming back. These pads are infused with concentrated glutathione, a superstar ingredient in Korean skincare known for its ability to help fade hyperpigmentation and improve overall skin tone. With consistent use, some reviewers said it took them only a week to see noticeable results!
A container of Aquaphor multipurpose healing ointment if you want to pack light for the family ski trip instead of being weighed down by a number of products. This ointment can be used to restore and protect your skin from your face all the way down to your toes.
An antioxidant-rich spray serum infused with white truffle extract to deeply nourish flaky skin and keep your glow on point! It's great for prepping your skin for makeup *and* sealing your look with a dewy finish that'll rival your favorite Insta filter — and when you're out and about, you can reach for it anytime you need a refreshing boost of hydration.
A bamboo panthenol cream formulated to deeply hydrate, repair, and strengthen your skin barrier. It also works wonders for balancing your oil production and reducing inflammation, leaving your skin so smooth and radiant, you'll look like you just stepped out of a skincare ad.
A lightweight Beauty of Joseon glow serum that contains rice bran water and 2% alpha-arbutin, a skin-brightening hero that can help fade hyperpigmentation and acne scars. One reviewer said they don't have to wear as much highlighter because their skin was glowing so much, while another swears they don't even need foundation anymore because their skin tone is so even.
Laneige Cream Skin, a milky-textured toner and moisturizer designed to drench your skin in intense, nourishing hydration, leaving it feeling soothed and supple — or like it was "kissed by a dewy, soft, moisturized goddess," as one reviewer describes it, adding that their skin and makeup have never looked better. Plus, you can feel good about reducing waste by saving the bottle and opting for the refill bags — talk about a win-win!
Also from Laneige: A glowy lip balm to instantly elevate your makeup look, whether you're going for a cute daytime vibe or a sultry evening allure — or just rock it solo with its amazing high-shine finish. The texture is smooth as silk, lightweight, and *not* sticky, so you'll feel like you're in lip balm heaven.
A Medicube Age-R Booster Pro if you want to feel like you just left a Korean skin clinic without having to hop on a flight. This device features four different treatments, all powered by LED light therapy, that can exfoliate, tighten, boost the efficacy of your other products, and rejuvenate your skin. It announces the minutes as you're using it to ensure you don't overuse it in one spot and doesn't take long to see noticeable results.
Mixsoon Bean Essence that hydrates and exfoliates your skin at the same dang time. 🤯 This thick (but not sticky) essence contains natural ingredients like fermented bean, barley, and pomegranate to remove dead skin cells and revitalize skin tone.
Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence formulated with 96.3% snail secretion that's perfectly lightweight and hydrating for all skin types. This essence leaves a nice glow and keeps skin visibly smooth after a few uses. No wonder it has over 67,000 5-star ratings!
A bottle of goami rice toner if you need a little extra help with hydration. This fragrance-free toner gives the skin a lovely illuminating effect while also improving its protective moisture barrier.
A Goodal vitamin C serum — made with a whopping 70% green tangerine extract, this little bottle is like a brightening potion just waiting to tackle dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Reviewers can't stop raving about how it seemingly transformed their skin, even fading years of sun damage. Don't believe me? The proof is in the photos below!
A bottle of Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops packed with vitamins that help plump and brighten your skin, along with hydrating hyaluronic acid and soothing moringa seed oil for an instant dewy glow. ✨
A Biodance overnight collagen mask — it starts as a milky-colored hydrogel mask and gradually turns clear while it works wonders on your skin. It contains three kinds of probiotics along with low-molecular-weight collagen and hyaluronic acid, which penetrate deeply to improve elasticity, refine pores, smooth fine lines, and more. You can wear it overnight or leave it on for 3–4 hours as you go about your day!
An Innisfree daily UV defense sunscreen reviewers are calling their "holy grail" sun protection. It has SPF 36, which is *chef's kiss* for everyday use. It's formulated with green tea for hydration, cica to soothe redness and irritation, and sunflower seed oil to nourish the skin. And the best part? It leaves behind a beautiful glow with zero white cast.
Torriden hyaluronic acid serum — this complex HA formula is designed to absorb super quickly and dive deep into your skin, delivering a mega-dose of moisture. With a lightweight, watery texture, this serum is all about maintaining that much-needed hydration and keeping your skin plump and smooth without any icky residue.
A Cosrx skin-boosting serum containing six different peptides that work overtime to leave your complexion absolutely radiant. This lightweight, toner-like serum is fantastic for boosting skin elasticity, reducing post-hyperpigmentation, controlling pores, calming irritation, and improving the appearance of fine lines.
A rejuvenating gel cream with boba-like capsules full of concentrated vitamin C and niacinamide — as you massage it into your skin, the capsules burst, instantly giving you that "glass-skin" look. A little goes a long way, so you only need 1–2 capsules at a time for your whole face! If you stick with it over time, you'll be blessed by the skincare gods with an overall brighter complexion and a potential improvement in acne scars and fine lines.
A dark spot correcting serum featuring 5% niacinamide, papaya extract, and plant-derived squalane to help fade hyperpigmentation spots and leave your skin glowing with a more even complexion.
Skin1004's Centella ampoule — this highly concentrated serum is crafted from the finest Madagascar Centella asiatica extract, known for its incredible ability to soothe, calm, and hydrate even the most sensitive skin. The formula is also slightly acidic to help keep your skin's pH balance in check.
An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer made for you to bask in the glow of fabulous skin. This tinted moisturizer helps lightly color-correct any little blemishes you might have while feeling amazing on your skin. It's quick and easy to add to your routine, so no need to worry about spending hours in front of the mirror!
A tub of Vanicream that's been a game-changer for folks with sensitive skin. This moisturizer is free from those common irritants and fragrances that usually turn your skincare routine into a nightmare. It also comes with a pump dispenser so you don't have to dip your fingers inside and risk contaminating your precious cream.
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