Bloom Skin: The Healthy Glow That Comes After Glass Skin

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For years, the goal was glass skin: a glossy, mirror-like finish. The new look coming out of Korea is softer. Bloom skin is about skin that looks healthy, plump and rested, with a glow that seems to come from within rather than from a highlighter. Searches for the term have grown roughly eightfold over the past year.

The difference is in the approach. Glass skin often relied on layers of shine. Bloom skin focuses on what makes skin look good on its own: steady hydration, a comfortable barrier and an even tone.

The three pillars of bloom skin

1. Deep, lasting hydration

Plump skin starts with water. Layer light, hydrating textures rather than one heavy cream. Hyaluronic acid is the classic choice: the Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a weightless serum that sits well under everything else.

2. Skin renewal with PDRN

PDRN is the ingredient behind much of this trend. Originally associated with Korean skin clinics, it now appears in serums and creams designed to support skin that looks firmer and more radiant. Two customer favourites: the ANUA PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum, which pairs PDRN with hydration, and the medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, which adds peptides for bounce.

3. An even, bright tone

A healthy glow shows best on even-looking skin. Rice has been a Korean brightening staple for generations. Try the ANUA Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner as your first step, or the Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha Arbutin for a more targeted serum.

A simple bloom skin routine

1. Cleanse gently. A low-pH cleanser keeps the barrier comfortable.
2. Tone and hydrate. A milky or essence toner, patted in two or three thin layers.
3. Treat. One PDRN or hyaluronic acid serum. Keep it to one active at a time.
4. Seal it in. Finish with a moisturizer such as the ANUA PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream.

In the morning, finish with sunscreen. At night, a collagen or sleeping mask once or twice a week gives skin an extra boost.

Bloom skin through a Canadian winter

Cold air and indoor heating are the biggest threats to that rested look. Add a hydrating mist during the day, switch to a richer cream at night, and keep exfoliation to once a week. Skin that is not stressed is skin that blooms.

Explore our full glow edit, or visit one of our boutiques in Montréal or Québec City and our beauty advisors will help you build your routine.