How to do Glass Skin Makeup

Originally, glass skin was the result of an intensive, multi-step skincare regimen to create an extremely smooth, poreless texture, reminiscent of the look of glass– especially when light shines on it. While we're all for a thorough, effective skincare regimen, not everyone has the time, means, or patience to invest in one. So, if you want the glass skin look without sacrificing too much time or money, read on to learn how to get the glass skin look with makeup products.

Glass skin makeup is a popular trend that’s characterized by exceptionally smooth, luminous, dewy skin that is as flawless and reflective as a freshly pressed sheet of glass. Smooth glass skin is so plump, so hydrated, and so supple that it literally glows! You know that effect you get when you use a ring light– just picture that, sans light. Glass skin is the light source, causing your complexion to beam with a healthy glow.

As for why glass skin is so popular, we have Korean beauty to thank. The super smooth and poreless glass skin look has been the most coveted appearance in Asia for years, and as of late, the trend has spread far and wide, reaching a much broader, international audience.

Hydration is super important, as is skincare, when it comes to glass skin makeup. So, although you can create a glass skin look with makeup products, it helps if you’re starting with a healthy, moisturized base. After cleansing skin, always follow up with a moisturizer, even if your skin falls under the combination or oily category– look for lightweight, oil-free formulas. Caring for your skin will make the following steps of this glass skin tutorial more seamless.

Using a primer is always a good idea ahead of applying the rest of your makeup, but it’s especially important when you’re creating a glass skin makeup look. This is because certain primers will help to hydrate, blur the look of pores, and plump the skin, which are all key components of glass skin. If you’re not usually a primer user, now would be the time to try one like our Poreless Jelly™ Hydrating Blur Primer for a smooth, soft-focus finish.

Now that your skin is smooth and plump, it’s time to apply your foundation. You’ll want to use one like Fit Me® Dewy + Smooth Foundation which fits right in with the theme of glass skin: hydrated, plump, and glowy! If you want a lighter coverage, you could always use a skin tint like Super Stay® Up to 24HR Skin Tint. However, if you want more coverage, try applying your foundation with a densely packed foundation brush– that’ll ensure that you’re not sheering out the formula.

While glass technically doesn’t have color, unless we’re talking about stained glass, it is still important to incorporate blush into your glass skin makeup look because a subtle flush helps give your skin a healthy and vibrant look instantly. Using a liquid or cream blush formula like Sunkisser Multi-use Liquid Blush and Bronzer is key because it gives skin a lit-from-within glow.

To add some dimension, we recommend adding a highlighter like Facestudio® Master Holographic® Highlighter to give your glass skin look a lustrous multi-hued sheen. For a more natural glow, add the highlighter to areas that the sun would naturally hit, including the forehead, nose and cheekbones.

And now it’s time for the star of the show, our Facestudio® Glass-Skin Finishing Spray! This brilliant mist helps you achieve smooth, hydrated, dewy skin in seconds. The formula also does double duty as a makeup setting spray, locking in your look for all-day wear while adding a healthy dose of luminosity to your complexion. Its cloud spray pattern spritzer promises to envelop your face in the dreamy, bi-phase liquid formula for an immediate, even glow.