And with good reason: consumers now prefer to focus on skincare rather than makeup, at least on a day-to-day basis, with the aim of achieving the most radiant skin possible.
Initially, glass skin revolved around a beauty routine consisting of at least six steps (double cleansing, exfoliation, toner, serum, moisturizing cream and sun protection) to achieve a fresh and radiant effect, with no visible pores or imperfections.
Surfacing on social media in 2022, the glass skin craze continues unabated, to the extent that the #glassskin hashtag already exceeds four billion views on TikTok – not to mention its many derivatives.
The many videos about this beauty routine, and by extension the glass skin effect, include tutorials, products considered to be the most suitable, or even simplified routines.
This is the focus of the user @glassskinsecret, known on YouTube as MehGlow, and followed by almost 800,000 users, sharing daily do-it-yourself (DIY) beauty secrets on “how to achieve Korean glass skin at home.”
As you’d expect, the young woman shares a host of easy and affordable homemade solutions for healthy, radiant skin.
Simple, natural ingredients
While many focus on cosmetics that are undoubtedly effective but often expensive, this content creator is all about natural ingredients that are within everyone’s reach.
One of her followers’ favourite tips is a mask that she considers “better than Botox.” A dream come true! And yet, all it requires is two well-known, inexpensive ingredients: a teaspoon of aloe vera gel and the same amount of virgin coconut oil.
According to the creator, regular application of such a mixture to the face will result in firm, smooth and plump skin.
It has to be said that this mask is based on two natural ingredients known to have numerous virtues.
Aloe vera, highly prized around the world, is known not only for its moisturizing properties, but also for its soothing and repairing action. Coconut oil, for its part, is widely acclaimed for its nourishing and soothing properties. In short, it’s a double shot of hydration – one of the keys to glass skin.
The TikToker offers another recipe that once again promises to be “better than Botox,” designed to give skin a plump, firm appearance. This time, it’s based on a mixture of milk and cornmeal, with a hint of olive oil.
While the ingredients differ from the previous recipe, all the products can easily be found in stores, at low prices, or even in your own kitchen.
All of these hacks offer a simple way to get glass skin without having to load up on costly products with endless lists of ingredients.