Glass skin isn’t going anywhere – these 9 products will give you a luminous glow

Glass skin is the K-beauty trend that is only going to get more popular in spring and summer. Here, we run through how to achieve it and the best products to use.

No doubt you’ve heard of glass skin and before we head into spring and summer, it’s only going to get more popular. But what exactly is it?

“Glass skin is a technique that can be achieved through make-up, skincare, or by marrying the two together,” says Charlotte Falber, senior pro make-up artist at MAC Cosmetics. “It’s fresh and glowy skin, with a gloss-type effect on the highest points of the face.”

The trend, which first cropped up in 2017, comes from Korea and is all about making your skin look healthy and luminous – to the point where it resembles a mirror.

Years later, the trend continues to remain hugely popular – dominating our Instagram feeds and TikTok scrolling sessions. 

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“It’s such a popular technique because it makes skin look natural and can hide textures on the skin that powders would usually pick up,” explains Falber. “It can give a real ethereal look to the skin, commonly used on catwalks, but has now filtered into everyday real life routines.”

However, despite its gorgeous finish and popularity, Falber says you should be mindful of product placement if you have oily skin.

“If you are oily, try to avoid any areas that your oils come through,” she says. “Glass skin is best achieved with cream products and oils can cause it to slip and slide around throughout the day.”

Here, we round up the best beauty products to help you achieve a glossy, glass skin-like finish.

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Best beauty products to achieve glass skin

• Medik8 Super C Ferulic Intense

  The key to any glowy beauty look is your base – and we aren’t just talking about your foundation. Begin with your skincare products and opt for ingredients that are proven to deliver skin-brightening results, like vitamin C.

  Shop Medik8 Super C Ferulic Intense at Cult Beauty, £59

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• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

  Glowy make-up products can slip and slide, thanks to their gel or oily textures. Prep your eyelids with an eyeshadow primer – we love Urban Decay’s Primer Potion – to help lock your products in place.

  Shop Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion at lookfantastic, £19.50

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• Glossier Futuredew

  One of the best products for glass-like skin, this serum is packed with non-greasy oils that nourish skin while giving you a natural-looking gleam.

  Shop Glossier Futuredew at Glossier, £23

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• bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer

  If you want to add some coverage to your look, pick up this gel-cream tinted moisturiser. Its glossy texture makes your complexion look healthy and fresh, while its subtle coverage evens out your skin tone.

  Shop bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer at lookfantastic, £30

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• Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face Highlighter

  Inspired by the glass skin trend, this gel formula merges the benefits of a highlighter and skincare into one. Choose from one of three shades and apply it all over for a glowy, radiant complexion. It can be used on eyes, too.

  Shop Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face Highlighter at lookfantastic, £26

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• Becca Zero No Pigment Glass Highlighter For Face + Lip

  If you like high-shine but hate signs of shimmer or sparkle, this is the highlighter for you. It uses special technology to difuse light across your complexion for a super dewy, glowy base. You can use it on lips, too.

  Shop Becca Zero No Pigment Glass Highlighter For Face + Lip at lookfantastic, £18

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• Jillian Dempsey Dew Lid Tint

  A favourite of make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes, who’s known for her gorgeous, glossy eye looks, this sheer eyeshadow makes eyelids appear wet – in a chic way. Wear it alone or over your eyeshadow.

  Shop Jillian Dempsey Dew Lid Tint at Harvey Nichols, £26.50

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• MAC Clear Lipglass

  MAC’s cult Lipglass delivers multi-dimension shine that doesn’t isn’t the slightest bit sticky. Plus, it contains jojoba oil to keep lips nourished.

  Shop MAC Clear Lipglass at lookfantastic, £12.80

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• Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss

  If you prefer your wet-look lip with a slight tint, opt for this. It delivers high-shine gloss, feels comfortable on lips and comes in five shades, from clear to a gorgeous, glossy magenta.

  Shop Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss at Cult Beauty, £25

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