Maintaining glass skin requires regular skincare and hydration. Lightweight moisturizer, essence, and moisturizing toner should come after a mild cleanser. Use hyaluronic acid and niacinamide-containing products to hydrate and brighten. Try other serums for extra luminosity, like as vitamin C or snail mucin. Sunscreen is essential for defense.
Your skin looks great! All skin has pores, and it’s not something you can eliminate. I suggest starting with a simple routine that includes exfoliation and oil control:
Face Wash: Use a basic, hydrating face wash to remove dirt, oil, and debris without stripping the skin. Recommended options include:
Krave Beauty’s Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Youth to the People’s Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
Cetaphil, La Roche-Posay, Paula’s Choice, and Cerave also offer cost-effective options.
Exfoliation: Add a treatment to help exfoliate your skin, reduce pigmentation, and control oil. Glycolic acid is excellent for dry skin and minimizing fine lines.
AHAs: These acids speed up cell turnover, helping dead skin cells slough off. They promote radiance, smooth skin texture, prevent blemishes, and reduce fine lines. Glycolic and lactic acids are common AHAs. Start using them twice a week, then gradually increase frequency based on your skin’s tolerance. The Ordinary and CosRx have great options.
Serum: Consider a serum to target pigmentation and control oil. Niacinamide is effective for dry skin and oil control.
Niacinamide: This form of vitamin B3 helps rebuild healthy skin cells, treats hyperpigmentation, and regulates oil production. Look for serums with a 4-5% concentration to avoid irritation. The Ordinary, Paula’s Choice, Naturium, Inkey List, and CosRx’s Snail Mucin Dual Essence are good choices.
Moisturizer: Use a good moisturizer with ceramides or peptides to support your skin barrier. For dryness, apply a thicker one at night. Keep moisturizers simple, without a lot of fragrance or essential oils. Cetaphil, Cerave, La Roche-Posay, and Paula’s Choice are reliable options.
SPF: Always use SPF during the day to prevent skin damage and cancer. Apply an SPF of at least 30 every day. Elta MD, Paula’s Choice, Supergoop, Blue Lizard, and Cerave’s AM moisturizer/SPF combo are great options.
Routine:
AM: Face wash, niacinamide, moisturizer/SPF
PM: Face wash, AHA, niacinamide (optional), moisturizer
You don’t need to use everything at once. Start with a face wash, moisturizer, and SPF. After a few weeks, introduce the acid, then a serum.