LAZY GIRL'S GUIDE TO GLASS SKIN | ALTHEA KOREA BARE ESSENTIALS
The k-beauty world continues to spark new trends that global cosmetics experts and enthusiasts go gaga for. And currently, another trend is taking over the internet by storm, the glass skin — a fancy term for healthy, evenly toned and plumped skin that is almost translucent, comparable to a "shard of glass". Plenty of skincare routines kept on going viral like Ellie Choi's, an aspiring makeup artist from Los Angeles that revealed her thorough skincare routine on how to achieve her clear, glass skin. Her beauty regimen doesn't come easy because not all has that dedication to do an every step skincare routine everyday. So on today's blog, to simplify her complex skincare routine, I am going to share with you guys a lazy girl's guide to glass skin (My skin type: sensitive, combination skin).
To achieve the coveted glass skin, one needs to nourish and hydrate the skin. In order to do that, you must have a good cleanser, toner and moisturizer that has properties of other beauty products incorporated into them, like cleanser + exfoliator, toner with anti-aging properties, etc. Lucky for us, it is already made easy with Althea Korea's Bare Essentials. Althea Korea came up with this line consisting of only a 3-step skincare to help simplify our skincare routine while still getting to our end goal, which is a healthy, glowy skin. The Althea Korea Bare Essentials features micro-particles that is quickly absorbed into the skin without irritation. It also provides your skin's needs with these quality products at reasonable prices.
The Althea Korea Bare Essentials consists of contour cleanser, primer water and fixer cream. It comes with a sleek and minimalistic packaging, which I am all up for. And believe me, so does everyone else.
The contour cleanser consists of micro capsules that pops up with water to gently exfoliate the skin and remove impurities. It detoxifies the skin and create a defined, slim face.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
ICE PLANT - It offers protection from harmful UV rays given off by the sun. It is also very effective in soothing damaged skin caused by too much sun exposure. The active biological compounds present in the plant are also capable of controlling skin inflammation.
VERBENA LEAF - It is gentle on the skin and helps maintain the proper balance of the skin's natural oils. It also has mild astringent qualities that help clean the skin and get rid of bacteria that may cause acne and pimples. The verbena leaf also reduces redness of the skin and its anti-inflammatory properties is ideal for treating puffiness, giving the skin an evenly plumped, contoured look.
PROS:
It has a nice packaging. It can easily be dispensed out of the tube.
It easily foams up, so all you need is a pea size of the cleanser to completely wash your face.
It completely removes dirt and excess sebum.
CONS:
If you have sensitive skin like me, I may not recommend this product for you (although this cleanser is ideal for all skin types). It has micro-capsules that may be harsh on sensitive skin and to be frank, I was never a fan of micro anything on skincare. I prefer regular cleansers any day. But I do like on using it twice a week.
Even though I understand why it's called a contour cleanser, I still do not see the "contour" part happening on my skin (but then again, I have naturally chubby cheeks so I do not blame this on the product).
PRICE: 300 pesos
The primer water is made with patented dewdrop technology that smoothens and evens out the skin, prepping it for the next step on your routine and leaving a youthful glow.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
SNOW LOTUS - It prevents and eliminates the black spots on the face. It also serves as an anti-aging agent for the skin. The snow lotus also helps smoothen and brighten the skin while evening out its texture.
PATENTED "DEWDROP" TECHNOLOGY - It revitalizes the skin and provides immediate, effective moisture.
PROS:
It tones and primes the skin at the same time - it softens up and smoothens out the skin leaving it with a nice glow.
With its dewdrop structure, you can apply it on the face even without using any cotton pads.
It is easily absorbed by the skin.
It smells nice, but it's not too strong.
It smells nice, but it's not too strong.
It has a plastic bottle type of packaging with a screw cap, which I love so much because it is travel friendly.
CONS:
NONE! This is my favorite product on the Bare Essentials line.
CONS:
NONE! This is my favorite product on the Bare Essentials line.
PRICE: 550 pesos
The last product on the Bare Essentials line is the fixer cream. The fixer cream penetrates into the skin for up to 24 hours, giving your skin the hydration it truly needs. It keeps the skin fresh and vitalized-looking all day, which helps you achieve your glass skin goal.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
TREHALOSE - It is a sugar found in plants, fungi and invertebrate animals used as a moisturizer. It is considered useful because of its hydrating properties, as well as its antioxidant powers.
TREHALOSE - It is a sugar found in plants, fungi and invertebrate animals used as a moisturizer. It is considered useful because of its hydrating properties, as well as its antioxidant powers.
GREEN TEA - It functions as an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent.
BAOBAB TREE - It doesn't leave the skin with a greasy residue and is easily absorbed by the skin since it has a silky, smooth texture.
PROS:
It nourishes and moisturizes the skin, leaving a dewy glass skin for the day.
It is of decent amount compared to other moisturizer creams in a jar.
It does not leave any sticky or greasy residue and it is easily absorbed by the skin, making it ready for your makeup routine.
CONS:
I love everything about it, but I wish it comes with a spatula because I find its packaging unsanitary especially on the long run.
PRICE: 640 pesos
Complete your skin goals with Althea Korea's Bare Essentials! Buy the full set on their website Althea Korea and get a 10% off plus a complimentary beauty mirror.
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