Hurry, 20 percent off ends soon.
In not-so-shocking news: Glass skin is still very much in. The term, ICYMI, hails from the Korean beauty concept of a complexion so luminous, hydrated, and plump, it resembles a pane of glass. According to data from Google trends, interest in glass skin recently hit an all-time high. Similarly, #glasskin TikTok videos have garnered almost four billion views to date. Impressive? Yes. Surprising? Hardly. Dewy, glowing skin is universally appealing, after all. In my search for glassifying skincare throughout the years, I discovered an unexpected fast-track to glowing skin in the Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Liquid Illuminator.
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Technically makeup, the formula delivers a glistening, almost wet look — as if I’ve just finished a 10-step skincare routine — in seconds. Ergo, the product has secured a permanent place in my (ever-changing, over-cluttered) makeup collection. For a limited time, it’s discounted at Dermstore, during the site’s Beauty Refresh sale. Simply enter the code REFRESH at checkout to receive 20 percent off.
The Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Liquid Illuminator is a skin-enhancer that creates the covetable glass skin glow. Unlike a traditional highlighter, it’s devoid of glitter, obvious shimmer, or overly pearlescent sheen, rendering the finish significantly more skin-like than most luminizing formulas. Available in six shades, including a crystal clear version, the tinted options instill a lit-from-within, semi-sheer flush that compliments the baseline glassiness.
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This ultra-dewy face gloss is not for the faint of heart — but if you gravitate towards products in the glass skin genre, I guarantee you’re in for a treat. Doubly so if you’re impatient: Unlike a full-blown glass skincare routine, which requires consistency and time to see results, the formula mimics the hydrated, plumping glow in mere seconds.
Not quite liquid, not quite gel, the formula is, texturally, unlike any complexion product I’ve tried. Frankly, I’d compare it to that of a high-viscosity lipgloss. Unlike lipgloss, however, it resists wearing off; instead, expect a prolonged fresh-faced look that lasts hours post-application.
Unusual formula aside, Glass Glow is delightfully intuitive to use. One push on the fuss-free pumptop dispenses just the right amount of product to glaze the highpoints of the face. I’ve used Glass Glow on my cheekbones to create the illusion of lifted, hydrated skin. I’ve also experimented with less conventional areas — above the cupid’s bow and down the center of the nose, for instance — with gorgeous results. Body illumination is hardly out of the question, either: Swipe the gloss over collar bones, décolletage, and shins for a head-to-toe ethereal glow. Per the brand, the formula can also be mixed with foundation. I’ve yet to try this combination, but it’s next on my list.
For glassy, reflective skin in seconds, shop the Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Liquid while it’s 20 percent off at Dermstore. Hurry, this sale ends soon — and, as consensus has shown, glass skin is here to stay.
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