The Korean ‘glass skin’ look – luminous, ultra-smooth and intensely hydrated skin – is now available for as little as £4.50, as Primark launches its own Korean-inspired collection
K-beauty is one of the biggest trends in global skincare, with the pursuit of “glass skin” at its core. Originating in South Korea, it’s all about achieving skin that looks ultra-hydrated – poreless, plump and truly glowing. The glass skin look is achieved through deep hydration, careful layering of products and an emphasis on long-term skin health rather than heavy coverage. It’s a look that prioritises glow over glam, celebrating radiance, clarity and that lit-from-within luminosity.
Until now, achieving that glass-like glow meant committing to elaborate 10-step routines and sourcing premium products from specialist retailers. But not anymore, because the high-street heroes at Primark have launched their own Korean-inspired range, without the premium price tag.
In fact, nothing in the range will set you back more than £5.
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What’s included in the range?
Achieving glass skin is about layering gentle, effective formulations that absorb easily into the skin. This is why many Korean beauty regimes include so many steps – sometimes as many as 10 or 15. But Primark have sought to keep things simple, with five products in the range.
They are:
- PS… Glass Skin Cleansing Foam, £4.50 – a hydrating wash off cleanser with hyaluronic and cica complex, ideal as a first step.
- PS… Glass Skin Rice Toner, £4.50 – a soothing toner with niacinamide, which you can wipe over your skin immediately after cleansing.
- PS… Glass Skin Brightening Serum, £5 – the hardest worker of the range, containing skin-plumping hyaluronic complex, ideal to apply under moisturiser.
- PS… Glass Skin Gel Moisturiser, £5 – a hydrating gel formulation, immediately soothing with ceramide complex, for lasting daily moisture.
- PS… Glass Skin Peel-Off Night Mask, £5 – a gentle brightening mask you can use as an weekly or bi-weekly treat.
How to get the “glass skin” look
K-beauty skincare is all about giving your skin a healthy, hydrated foundation, so that it looks smooth, moisturised and glowing. According to Primark’s expert, Sue McCrave “The ‘glass skin’ look is all about achieving skin that appears deeply hydrated – it’s less about heavy coverage and more about healthy skin function.”
This new range is developed and manufactured in Korea, In order to stay faithful to the essence of K-beauty “From a formulation perspective, this means prioritising ingredients that support hydration, barrier strength and surface smoothness,” says Sue. “We worked closely with expert formulators who specialise in advanced skincare textures and ingredient technologies.”
If this range has piqued your interest, we recommend you keep watching what Primark has to offer over the next few months. They have told us that K-beauty is set to be a key pillar within their beauty range, so expect much more to come. Watch this space!
Shopping around for other buys? Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads, £24 for 70, are back in stock after selling out. These pore pads are dual-textured toner pads designed to give the look of “glass skin” by smoothing, clarifying and visibly refining pores in one easy swipe. Pre-soaked in a gentle exfoliating essence, each pad helps to sweep away dead skin cells, excess oil and daily build-up, leaving skin looking clearer and more balanced.
