Revolution - *Glass Collection* - Prebase Glass Skin Primer

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Glass skin is a Korean beauty import, which refers to shiny, glossy, translucent-looking skin that looks hydrated and luminous. And, while you might think you need to layer on lots of highlighting products, the secret to glass skin is how you apply your illuminator, rather than the amount you use. It would be positively criminal to not mention this product from Rose Marie Swift’s brand. The trailblazing make-up artist’s beauty line houses a slew of products with ingredients as clean as can be. The living luminizer has been perking up cheekbones since its debut in 2009. It’s an innovative concoction of coconut oil and beeswax, which means smooth and silky skin rather than patchy and potentially flaky. It’s a really sensational product; subtle enough to make your skin look super hydrated but buildable enough to give you the most natural radiance. We spoke to the make-up artist Nikki Wolff to discover how to recreate the glass skin finish and ensure it lasts throughout the day, without looking overly shiny or oily. ‘Glass skin’ explained

Right before applying makeup, use a primer to prep your base. In lightweight formulations, primers are designed to maintain a long-lasting and seamless makeup look. They even out bumpy textures and make pores and creases less apparent by creating a smooth canvas for makeup. Primers such as VDL’s Lumilayer Primer tend to boost radiance with illuminating features for a bright and clear complexion. Shine bright like a diamond,” sang Rihanna. You too can shine like a goddess by perfecting the trendy “glass skin” look that originated from South Korea. Korean skincare— with its hydration-centric products, multi-step routines, and, of course, the concept of the sheet mask — has enamored the global skincare sphere for years. Perhaps one of the buzziest K-Beauty trends — one that has become the paradigm, in many cases, for flawless skin— is a concept known as “glass skin.” The term took hold a few years ago, but it’s still among the most coveted skin-states we know. In fact, it’s even inspired namesake products from an array of brands. Below, your guide to glass skin, including what, exactly, it is, how it can be achieved, and the products we swear by for getting the glass skin look, stat. The first thing before even attempting this feat is to give yourself a fighting chance in the first place. That means prepping the skin as best you can so you’ve got the finest of foundations for all the magic to sit on. One way of doing this would be to flirt with some AHAs to really dig out the pores and refine the skin's surface.

Sit yourself underneath a good light and identify which parts of your face the light is hitting," says Wolff. "Do it with your moisturiser newly on because your skin will be a little more wet and reflective, making it easier to work out." Where to apply your highlighter Glass skin is simply an appearance of virtually poreless, clear, glossy skin,” says Ayanna Smith, esthetician at The Skin Xperience. Sarah Kinsler, an esthetician who specializes in Korean skincare, echoes this sentiment: “Glass skin is a term used to describe flawless, poreless-looking skin.” The “glass” in the terminology refers to its glass-like resemblance: smooth, light-reflecting and almost translucent in its clarity — like a clean windowpane. Highlighters illuminate skin and give the ultimate shimmery, glass-like effect. Liquid highlighters work best when trying to achieve a dewy and radiant appearance. Otherwise, cream or compact highlighters like CLIO’s Prism Air Highlighter offer similar shimmery and translucent brilliance with a smooth finish. Apply highlighter on the cheekbone, brow bone and Cupid’s bow, and apply just a smidge on the bridge of your nose and center of your forehead. When you think about glass, you imagine this even and smooth surface, so glass skin is that super reflective skin finish, like water, rather than anything that's too metallic," says Wolff. use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.

Glass skin refers to a translucent and luminous complexion. Rather than applying heaps of makeup, the glass skin look emphasizes using light makeup that’s built upon well-hydrated skin. Before applying makeup, you may want to throw on a sheet mask or spritz some hydration mist. Scroll through for glass makeup must-haves and tips to becoming a radiating goddess. Healthy glowing skin will never go out of style and it was still one of the most popular make-up looks at the autumn/winter 2019 fashion shows. 'Glass skin', the exaggerated take on the trend originating from South Korea, refers to a particularly glossy and radiant skin finish - the likes of which you've probably seen all over social media. But while we like it on our feeds, is it wearable in the real world, away from filters and studio lights? The right skincare products are essential for a glass skin look, as shiny and smooth skin is a key part of this entire look. So, it’s best to go for lightweight products, which aren’t oily but still hydrate the skin. The primary purpose of a primer is to prepare the skin for foundation. Depending on your skin type, this could be blurring the skin, filling in open pores, reducing shine, providing hydration, or providing a smooth canvas for make-up.” Is primer necessary?

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Additionally, Smith touts vitamin C as an essential piece of the glass skin puzzle. Vitamin C, as mentioned previously, is prized for fading dark spots and improving overall skin brightness. The ingredient, says Smith, “help(s) combat dryness and discoloration,” too. While the first two factors are irreversible to some degree once they’ve happened, the last factor — clogged pores — can be improved significantly with the help of oil-controlling skincare products. By dissolving excess oil — or oil that can make pores appear larger than they really are — sebum-regulating skincare products can impart the appearance of smaller-looking pores, and get you one step closer to the poreless appearance for which glass skin is revered. While the tenants of glass skin apply mostly to, well, skin, makeup can play a key role in getting that glossy vibe, too. In addition to choosing a luminous, hydrating foundation (try the celeb-approved Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation), “a primer can go a long way” in bolstering your glass skin efforts, notes Kinser. Notably, primers can create a luminous, dewy base for foundation to glide onto the skin in an ultra-smooth manner; moreover, primers help maintain a freshly applied makeup look throughout the day. In many cases, primers — particularly luminous primers like Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer— can also add a lit-from-within radiance that mirrors that of glass skin.