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.

What’s unique about this one from Algenist is that it’s half glycolic acid and half nourishing oils. When shaken it creates a cloudy emulsion that should be left on clean skin for ten minutes; applied with a cotton round and washed off. The hybrid approach to the formula not only gives you a super clean surface, but the added oils nourish and moisturise which definitely comes in handy as you really want to keep the skin sufficiently hydrated to achieve that glossy finish. You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. To make your glow last longer, go over your liquid highlighter with an illuminating powder. It will set your make-up, giving the look staying power, and your skin will still look glossy. Just be careful not be too heavy-handed - that's why I prefer using brushes as they give you more control; there's less risk of moving product or overloading the skin." Can you get glass skin with imperfections? A great product for that seamless, foiled, wet-looking shine that celebrities’ skin have, this is a cult-favourite highlighter for a reason. It blends into the skin beautifully, and doesn’t have glitter chunks. The sheen it gives is so realistic and uniform that it looks like your own skin, not a highlighter. Plus, this comes in several shades, so it looks very natural on the skin.

This virtually flawless skin state is a rather lofty goal, of course. While you’ve probably seen glass skin flaunted on your social feeds, Kinsler says it’s crucial to remember that “what we see on social media and advertising are filters, makeup and great products!” In other words, the glass skin we so often see is not necessarily the natural, just-woke-up skin state we’re led to believe it is. That said, there are a few steps and crucial skincare habits, as well as ingredients to look for, that can amp up your skin’s wattage for a glass-skin glow.

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 right primer really helps create a dewy and glowing base for your makeup, but without being shimmery enough to emphasise the texture. 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 To be able to choose the right primer, you need to understand your skin type. Primers are designed for different skin types – normal skin, textured skin, oily skin, dry skin, combination skin and more. When you understand your skin type, choosing the right primer becomes easy.”

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?