Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 12, 2026 ~1 min source read

Sali Hughes on beauty: a shortcut to glass skin? Try these one-step moisturisers

Until now, however, it has only come as the result of a meticulous, umpteen-step Korean skincare routine. The new glass skin moisturisers attempt to mimic the look in one simple application.

Sali Hughes on beauty: a shortcut to glass skin? Try these one-step moisturisers

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Until now, however, it has only come as the result of a meticulous, umpteen-step Korean skincare routine.

The new glass skin moisturisers attempt to mimic the look in one simple application.

Not too heavy, not too light, just dewy enough without looking oily, and with lasting hydration that never becomes wet.

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Until now, however, it has only come as the result of a meticulous, umpteen-step Korean skincare routine. The new glass skin moisturisers attempt to mimic the look in one simple application. Not too heavy, not too light, just dewy enough without looking oily, and with lasting hydration that never becomes wet.

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  • I must advise the glimmer-avoidant that it does have a smidge of pearlescence, but I find that flattering.

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Three new products – and one old favourite – achieve a glazed sheen in one easy application As you will no doubt have noticed, "glass" skin – that is, a complexion with a smooth, glazed sort of sheen – has been fashionable for ages.

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