How to get the Korean "glass skin"?

Just as I was wrapping my head around and building up my skin product arsenal for Korea's 11-step skin regimen, Refinery29 introduces (or re-introduces) us to the "glass skin" or 'yuri pibu' craze. What is this about? And why does looking natural have to take so much work, dedication, and money?

I believe that this trend has been going on for years already. Aren't all the Korean beauty regimen geared towards poreless glowing skin? I think Refinery29 is a bit slow on this but since it is out there in the internet now, let's talk about it...

In an article by Refinery29, Alicia Yoon, the founder of Peach and Lily, an online Korean beauty product store, described glass skin as having transparent and translucent skin. (Think vampires!) According to her, this is a sign of youthfulness but can only be achieved with consistent skin care.

Sarah Lee, co-founder of Korean beauty e-tailer Glowrecipe says that having glass skin is the ultimate in mul gwang or 'wet-looking luminosity'.

To get that poreless skin and glow, you will need to use products that do not just sit on top of your skin. Here are the steps:

1. Buff and exfoliate your skin. Do not overdo this though as it might leave your skin dry and raw.
My natural exfoliation go to is leaving lemon on my skin overnight or a calamansi and evaporated milk mask (yep we're making buttrmilk baby!) . Once done, I put on top a malunggay (moringa) mask. These are all homemade and all-natural.

I've recently discovered Bellic Peel and Glow products and I totally love them. I've just been using the night cream ( 100Php from Robinsons) for a week when I've noticed lightening of my pimple scars. It's micropeeling so I hardly noticed any peeling at all. I will be doing an honest unpaid review of this soon.

2. Slather on multiple layers of hydrating products.  If you want a plump, dewy look, you would have to wake up an hour or two early so you can have enough time to go through your beauty regimen. However, if you do not like the shine and just want a matte look, you can apply an overnight serum, then apply another layer when you wake up.

For the second step, you can use products with veggie-based formulas. These products could be hydrating masks (I'm loving the animal sheet masks), serums, toners, and moisturizers. You just layer these products on your skin like how you do the 11 step skin regimen or the 7 Skin/Toner Method.

Ladies, I tell you, beauty comes at a cost! It requires a lot of money, work and dedication!

Having translucent skin reminds me of the women who seem to have overdosed on RDL and astringents. Their skin looks transparent and the veins are almost visible. This is the result sloughed off epidermis. I honestly think it is scary but some Filipina's think this is the mark of beauty.

I think if I go for this look my friends will forever bug me to do something about my "oily" skin!