GLASS SKIN 101
What Is Glass Skin?
You’ve probably heard of the “glass skin” K-Beauty trend. But what exactly does it mean? Glass skin commonly describes a dewy finish—it's that glow that comes from hydration, not oily shine, that makes your skin look like it’s “made of glass."
But glass skin is actually more than just a surface-level finish. It's a reflection of your skin’s health. The Laneige Water Bank Aqua Facial, a serum inspired by Korean glass skin facials, is designed to improve five key factors behind K-Beauty glass skin, measured by Laneige’s Korean Glass Skin Index. The five factors are: texture, glow, hydration, flakiness, and moisture barrier. Take a look at your skin’s texture. Is it smooth or rough? Is there any flakiness? Next, your glow—is your skin dull or radiant? Lastly, is your skin properly hydrated or dry? A weak moisture barrier can lead to dehydration, as it’s your barrier’s job to retain moisture. The smoother, more hydrated and glowing your skin is, the glassier it’ll be.
Our Best Korean Glass Skin Product
Water Bank Aqua Facial is an all-in-one serum that helps your skin thrive in all five areas. Its key ingredient is Aqua Glass Booster™, made of two components: 7.7% Acid Complex reduces flakiness and smooths skin texture, while Hydro Infusion Shot™ helps hydrate, strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, and improve glow. The result? Healthier looking, glassy skin.
KOREAN GLASS SKIN ROUTINE
How to Get Glass Skin with Laneige
Step 1: Cream Skin Milky Toner
A lightweight cream-in-toner hybrid to deeply hydrate skin. Enriched with ceramide and peptide for nourishing moisture. Pour, press, and pat onto your skin after cleansing, morning and night.
Step 2. Water Bank Aqua Facial
A serum inspired by Korean glass skin facials for smooth, glowing skin. PHA, AHA, and BHA gently exfoliate, smooth, and soften, while HA, PGA, and Hyaluronic Ceramide complex hydrate and boost skin’s barrier. Apply 2-3 drops into each area (cheek, forehead, nose) morning and night.
Step 3. Water Bank Cream Moisturizer
A lush, dewy cream for barrier-strengthening, lasting hydration. Powered by Blue Hyaluronic Acid, a micro-sized HA that provides deep and lasting hydration. Smooth evenly across face morning and night.
Step 4. Sleeping Mask (Evening Only)
For normal & oily skin: Water Sleeping Mask
A light gel-cream to wrap skin in hydration and boost glow while you sleep, with 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid for deep, long-lasting hydration.
For sensitive & dry skin: Cica Sleeping Mask
A rich balm-cream to calm stressed skin and replenish the moisture barrier while you sleep. Made with soothing, barrier-strengthening Centella Repair Complex.
For early signs of fine lines: Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
A sorbet-like cream for glowing, bouncier-looking skin in the morning. Peony & Collagen ComplexTM and Peptides help visibly plump and firm skin.
