Get Prableen Kaur Bhomrah’s coveted glass skin look with this effortless, hydration-first guide  

With its glossy look, glass skin, popularised by K-beauty, became a household phrase. It’s the kind of glow that looks like it’s coming from within, an inner light that makes your skin look bouncy, luminous, almost translucent, like a pane of glass. Post her win at the Cosmopolitan Blogger and Creator Awards, celebrated beauty blogger Prableen Kaur Bomrah tells us how glass skin’s focus on hydration and a healthy skin barrier makes it a smooth and desirable trend.
 

The key to achieving this comes down to how you treat your skin before makeup even enters the picture. Think of it as a hydration ritual that layers lightweight serums, cushions skin with moisture, and finishes with glow-enhancing bases that blur the line between skincare and makeup. The results are clear: skin that looks lit.

Here’s what you need 

At its core, glass skin begins with one non-negotiable: hydration. Think the kind that seeps in, plumps up your skin, and creates that supple, almost pillowy texture. This is where lightweight, water-based serums come in. Look for formulations that absorb quickly but deliver a serious dose of moisture, with ingredients that bind water to the skin and leave it looking fresh. 

A hydrating toner or essence to begin with, a light moisturiser, followed by a tinted sunscreen, are honestly all the skincare products you need. Bonus points if they have an in-built glow factor to it all! 

Sunscreen is mega-important 

Right before you reach for makeup, don’t forget the sunscreen. As Prableen says, “For me, sunscreen is non-negotiable. I’ve realised that sunscreen can really change the way your skin looks before makeup. The right one can literally make you glow and look so hydrated!” 

Your makeup should also reflect the skincare-first approach. You don’t want to over-layer with thick foundations; instead, look for radiant tints. Begin with illuminating primers or bases, spot-conceal where required, and, most importantly, let your skin breathe. A dab of dewy blush balm on the high points of your cheeks and a touch of gloss on your pout, and you’re good to go!

How to balance it all 

Something to keep in mind is to ensure that your skincare routine is simple yet effective and won’t clog your pores. Prableen recommends breaking your skincare routine into two parts. “People like to believe using actives is better at night, but I prefer using it in the morning with a thick layer of sunscreen. I prefer keeping things light at night, like using a hydrating mist or essence, then going in with a moisturiser or overnight mask.” 

What truly elevates glass skin, though, is consistency. This isn’t a one-day transformation; it’s the result of treating your skin well, regularly. Drinking water helps, yes, but so does paying attention to how your skin feels. Is it tight? Add another layer. Is it overloaded? Scale back. Glass skin is intuitive and responds to care, not excess. 

And let’s not forget the golden rule: when your skin is well-hydrated, it reflects light softly, creating that natural, coveted lit-from-within effect that no product can truly replicate. 

Lead image: Prableen Kaur Bhomrah, Inside images: Colorbar 

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