Glossy complexion

"Glass skin", smooth and shiny as glass, is a new trend that has gone crazy in the beauty world. Cosmetics alone are not enough. Creams are applied in layers, without makeup. Check out the short tutorial and try the glass effect for yourself.

Elena Kalinovska

Just a few years ago, we would have done everything to make makeup and skin look matte. A shiny nose, forehead and cheeks were out of the question. It's time for a change. So what! At the moment, we can already talk about the reverse trend. In skin care 2018/2019, “glass skin”, that is, a complexion that looks like a crystal, is fashionable. The idea originated in Korea and, as with the cotton cloth masks, quickly moved to European soil. Smooth, lifted and hydrated skin is now a popular blogging topic and a slogan increasingly used in the context of cosmetics. So how do you make it as smooth as glass? Let's start with the fact that it must be treated with care. According to Asian women, only applying makeup makes sense, and if so, we present you with the ideal scenario.

Start with the basics

Everything you do before you apply foundation to your skin goes a long way in creating the ultimate wow effect. Peeling-smoothed skin will better absorb each new cosmetic product. So take the first step and choose a gentle exfoliating formula, preferably with fruit acids and moisturizing ingredients. The idea is to cleanse the epidermis as much as possible, unblock the pores and even out the surface. Immediately after the exfoliation step, apply a sheet mask. Look for a moisturizing formula with added hyaluronic acid, aloe juice, or fruit extracts. After a quarter of an hour, you can remove and blot the excess with your fingertips.

More water

Serum time. This stage involves maximum hydration of the skin and support with special ingredients, such as gold particles, seaweed extracts or caviar extract. Use the serum sparingly, because you need to apply a light cream immediately after it. It is best to monitor its consistency (it should be a cream-gel) and a formula that prevents the evaporation of water from the epidermis. And if you think cream is the last step to enjoying "glass skin", wait a little longer. The next layer won't be the last either.

cream specialist

Skip the traditional undercoat. It's about beautiful skin, not hiding it under a layer of makeup. So choose a BB cream, preferably with a rainbow formula. This mixture of caring and shiny particles will play the role of a graphic filter. In short: light falling on the skin when passing through a layer of cream is scattered and makes fine lines, spots and shadows less noticeable. Finally you will see the shiny surface of February, another gesture.

Wet cheeks

The last cosmetic product is a stick, cream or powder highlighter. Make sure there are no glitter or very large particles that look artificial. It is best to choose a light, golden shade of cosmetic and drive the formula into the cheekbones to the temples. If you like quick and practical products, try the highlighter stick. Just swipe the tip over your skin and you're done. Finally, you can apply mascara and lipstick. But remember, "glass skin" is a beautiful and radiant complexion, an excess of paint is not needed.