facial

Glass Skin Facial

유리피부 페이셜

The 12-step Korean facial that gives you that lit-from-within glow. 90 minutes of layered hydration.

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75-90 min

Duration

📅

Every 4-6 weeks

Frequency

✨

Relaxing

Comfort

⭐

Zero

Downtime

East vs West

Korean clinic

$80-150

Save 65%

Western equiv.

$250-400

What you get

Korean

✓Double cleanse

✓Enzyme exfoliation

✓Steam + extraction

✓3-4 concentrated ampoules

✓Professional sheet or modeling mask

✓LED light therapy (red + blue)

✓Moisturizer + SPF finish

✓Skin analysis and consultation

Western

–Single cleanse

–HydraFacial machine pass

–Basic extraction

–One serum application

–Optional add-on mask ($30-50 extra)

–LED therapy ($50-80 add-on)

$100/month for a glass skin facial. That’s less than one Drunk Elephant moisturizer — and it does more for your skin in 90 minutes than a month of serums.

The Korean philosophy

In Korea, a facial isn’t a luxury — it’s maintenance. The glass skin facial applies the same layering principle as your at-home routine, but with professional-grade concentrations and tools. The goal isn’t to “fix” your skin in one session — it’s to give it the deepest possible hydration so your daily routine works better for the next 4 weeks.

The ritual

Double cleanse

10 min

Oil cleanser melts away sunscreen and makeup. Water cleanser removes everything else. Two steps because no single cleanser can do both.

Enzyme exfoliation

8 min

A gentle papaya or pineapple enzyme dissolves dead skin cells. Not a physical scrub — no micro-tears, no redness.

Steam + extraction

15 min

Warm steam opens pores. The esthetician extracts blackheads and congestion with sterile tools. Uncomfortable but transformative.

Ampoule layering

15 min

This is the step that makes it Korean. 3-4 concentrated serums applied in sequence — hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides. Each one absorbs into skin that’s been prepped by the previous layer.

Sheet mask or modeling mask

20 min

A professional-grade sheet mask (not the $2 ones) or a rubber modeling mask that seals everything in. You lie still for 15-20 minutes while it works.

LED light therapy

10 min

Red LED stimulates collagen production. Blue LED kills acne bacteria. Most Korean facials include both. You’ll wear protective goggles.

Moisturizer + SPF finish

5 min

A rich moisturizer seals in all layers. SPF applied last if it’s daytime. You leave with skin that looks like it has a filter on.

Your first time

You’ll change into a robe in a private room. The esthetician analyzes your skin under a magnifying lamp — they’ll note concerns and customize the treatment. The room is quiet, usually with soft music. Some steps feel warm (steam), some feel cold (sheet mask), one is uncomfortable (extraction — it’s worth it). 90 minutes later, you walk out glowing. No redness, no downtime. You can go straight to dinner. Bring a clean hat if you don’t want to reapply makeup.

When to book

Book 3-5 days before a big event for peak glow. Or monthly as maintenance — that’s the Korean approach. Not the day before an event — extraction can leave temporary redness that needs 24-48 hours to settle. For weddings: do a test facial 6 weeks out, then your real one 4 days before.

Best for

Dull, dehydrated skinPre-event glowSeasonal skin resetK-beauty enthusiasts wanting the full experience

Not recommended for

Active acne with open lesionsSunburned skin

East vs West

A Western HydraFacial is one machine, one pass, 30-45 minutes. A Korean glass skin facial is 8-12 manual steps over 90 minutes — more hands-on, more customizable, and focused on layered hydration rather than a single technology. The Korean approach treats the facial as a ritual, not a procedure.

Aftercare

Avoid actives (retinol, BHA, AHA) for 24-48 hours after. Your skin is already deeply treated — just cleanse gently, moisturize, and wear SPF.

Keep the glow going

At-home products that extend and complement this treatment