Your daily skincare routine should focus on your skin's health, improving its complexion, as well as protecting it from potential environmental aggravators and free radical damage. The benefits of skincare have extended beyond these essentials, especially in the world of face serums. This product is capable of elevating your skin to a new level of clarity and health, leaving it brighter and glowing!

Face serums use active ingredients to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin to cleanse it and clarify your overall skin tone. Serums with a focus on hydration and brightening take these benefits to a higher level, creating a radiant glow that lights up any room you are in.

This guide will highlight the key aspects to achieving glowing skin for you to begin your journey to choosing the perfect product for that healthy shine.

What is glowing skin?

Simply put, glowing skin is skin that shows no signs of dryness, dullness, or flaking. Instead, it is well-hydrated and soft, with the complexion looking smooth and bright. Glowing skin is achievable for any skin type as long as the best brightening serum for your skin type is used.

Consistent application of such suitable products can: 

• Reduce the visibility of your pores
• Clarify skin tone
• Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 
• Lighten dark spots
• Smooth out uneven skin texture

What are the signs of glowing skin?

In the end, luminescent skin is mostly a sign that your skin is healthy and well taken care of. Therefore, beyond the gleam that is characteristic of glowing skin, other signs that you have achieved luminescence include:

• A lack of slick and shine caused by oily skin - Rather, the skin reflects light like glass, looking radiant without giving the impression of oiliness.
• This glow is focused on high points of your face, rather than all over - The shine should be particularly focused on areas like your cheekbones and nose.
• A lack of uneven skin tone - Instead, your complexion's colour is consistent throughout 

• Skin is soft and supple - Moisture levels are high and skin is capable of bouncing back at the slightest touch.
• There is no sense of irritants or irregularities - There is no itching or burning affecting your skin.

The exact complexion of healthy, glowing skin is different for each person and their unique tone or skin type. Be sure that you are using the best serum for your skin in particular to achieve optimal results.

Best serum for glowing skin

Aspect Exfol L

The Aspect Exfol L is a hydrating night serum that uses the power of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) to remove debris from the skin and reveal the clarity hidden underneath. The soothing nature of the AHAs used in this lightweight serum treats sun damaged, irritated and mature skins alike effectively to leave your complexion glowing. Its additional use of lactic acid helps to minimise pores and encourages the skin to absorb other skincare products efficiently.

The strength of this serum means that it must be slowly introduced into your daily routine at night. Begin by using it two nights in a row after effectively cleaning the skin with a product like Aspect Purastat 5 Cleanser. Apply a single pump to the skin, focusing on key points of your face that wish to be enhanced, then follow through with your moisturiser.

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum

If you desire a face serum that promotes a strong skin barrier and protects the skin from damaging elements, then SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum is the Vitamin C serum for you. Remaining effective for over 72 hours once absorbed, this product from SkinCeuticals works on several different skin types, including dry and normal skin.

Applying just a few drops of this serum daily allows its included antioxidants to penetrate deep into the skin. This effectively improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the skin's elasticity, as well as hyperpigmentation. Its use of ferulic acid and alpha tocopherol helps protect the skin against UV and free radical damage, especially when used alongside SkinCeuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF50. The oil-free nature of this sunscreen keeps your skin looking radiant, even if you have acne-prone skin or oiliness.

Profhilo Haenkenium 

A multi-action antioxidant cream serum, Profhilo Haenkenium uses a combination of hyaluronic acid and haenkenium to enrich the skin's natural appearance and restore its moisture. Daily application morning and night to the face, neck and décolletage protects the skin from premature ageing. It also improves the skin's quality, reducing the appearance of dull skin and wrinkles, while also restoring elasticity.

This particular product works on any kind of skin, including sensitive skin types that may find it difficult to find a solution to their skin's irritation and redness. Even fine lines and dark spots are addressed by this product, which can experience greater success when used alongside collagen production-boosting products and treatments such as bio-remodelling injections.

PCA Intensive Age Refining Treatment

Retinol serums have seen more success recently due to their brightening effects on the skin. PCA Intensive Age Refining Treatment reflects this success by providing a comprehensive moisturising treatment to your face, neck and décolletage. Its addition of glycerin creates a glowing effect by promoting hydration in the skin, as well as the growth factors of new skin cells.

Using a high dose retinoid serum should be done with caution if you have sensitive skin, which is why you should introduce this product by applying it twice a week at night. Gradually increase your application to every other night as your skin adjusts, before utilising it every evening or as needed. Use alongside PCA Ideal Complex Restorative Eye Cream to help reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes overnight.

Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0

This lightweight serum combines retinol, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E alike to target dryness and premature signs of ageing in the face. Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 brings vitality to tired complexions and leaves the skin looking smoother and brighter with daily application in the morning and night. This retinol should always be used after the skin has been appropriately cleansed.

Treatment with this brightening serum requires the user to avoid excessive sun exposure and use appropriate sun protection. Its use of retinol can be intense for those with previously damaged or sensitive skin, so Dermaceutic Activ Retinol 1.0 should be used along with products that use gentle acids or have hydrating hyaluronic acid, like Dermaceutic Regen Ceutic.

Biopelle KNR Serum

Biopelle KNR Serum combines the power of kojic acid, niacinamide and retinol. When used along with peptides and other rejuvenation ingredients, these ingredients evens skin tone and brightens the face's complexion. This particular brightening serum works well with other agents that work on creating a glowing effect on the skin, including another serum; Biopelle XCP Brightening Serum.

Cleansing before applying this serum is vital to ensure all of the detoxifying ingredients reach into the deepest layers of the skin. You can apply Biopelle KNR Serum just once a day or during the morning and night, however morning application should include the usage of sunscreens with an SPF 30 or higher. This is to help keep the skin protected throughout the day as the lightweight serum works hard on improving the clarity of your face and its hidden glow.

How to get glowing skin

The journey towards healthy, glowing skin does not solely rest in the hands of face serums. A radiant complexion is obtained by using an optimised skincare routine and the types of products best suited to your skin type.

To get that distinctive dewy look of glowing skin, you can try following these tips:

• Knowing your skin type and what it needs: Optimal skincare is achieved by using products that do not actively work against your skin type and its concerns, but rather supports it and attempts to resolve any issues you have with your skin. Combination skin is very different from oily, acne-prone skin, and these alternate skin types should be treated accordingly.
• Sunscreen and suitable sun protection: Skin health depends heavily on protecting your skin from damage, which frequently comes from harmful UV rays. Ensuring your skin is properly covered in sunscreens of SPF 30+ before heading outside can keep your skin's surface even, hydrated and undamaged. This allows your face to reflect light suitably to get that natural glow.
• Keeping yourself hydrated: If you are hydrated, so is your skin, and hydrated skin gives off a gentle glow of health consistently. Try drinking at least 2 litres daily and avoid drinking too much caffeine.
• Moisturise: On top of keeping yourself hydrated, you can hydrate skin further by applying moisturiser every morning and night at the end of your skincare routine. This traps moisture behind the skin barrier and can brighten skin naturally, making it glow with health. You can boost this moisturising practice by using hyaluronic acid serums and hydrating masks.
• Incorporate some Vitamin C in your routine: A vitamin C serum can successfully incorporate this vital antioxidant, but any product with Vitamin C as a key ingredient should be included in your daily routine. This is because Vitamin C protects the skin from environmental damage while giving you a brighter complexion.
• Clean your face regularly: Keeping your face clear of debris prevents pores from being clogged, leaving only a gently shining layer of natural oils. Gentle cleansers should be used to help with this progress so the skin is not left dry and irritated.
• Reset with a toner: Before applying anything, a toner should be applied to a clean face to help later products properly penetrate the skin and work their magic. Toners with salicylic acid should be used for oily types, whereas glycerin or ceramides should be used to hydrate dry skin types.
• Exfoliate when necessary: By exfoliating 1-2 times a week, debris like built-up dead skin cells and dirt can be removed from the skin. Chemical exfoliants may also use glycolic acid to help collagen production, leaving the skin looking new and refreshed.
• Sleep well: Poor sleep patterns can leave the skin looking dull and tired as the skin's normal turnover rate is disrupted. A regular sleep pattern prevents dark spots under the eyes and dry skin, while also improving your overall health.

Taking care of yourself and your skin is the biggest piece of advice that encompasses the path towards obtaining glowing skin. If radiance is what you are looking for, be sure to follow these steps and maintain your routines with consistency, as time and patience can lead you to your final destination.

What are the top ingredients for glowing skin?

Certain ingredients in the beauty world have been known to give users glowing, radiant skin with regular application. Keeping an eye out for these ingredients when buying new skincare products, beyond even that of face serums, can help you keep your skin looking healthy and gleaming.

1. Retinol: Better suited for overnight use, this ingredient encourages the cell turnover rate and its regeneration to produce new, healthy skin cells. It also cleanses the skin of impurities while working to brighten one's complexion.
2. Vitamin C: Vitamin C works to combat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and prevent more from forming. Its regulation of melanin production also prevents hyperpigmentation and dark spots from springing up after a bout of acne or sun damage. Its lightening effect and protective elements means it works best with morning application.
3. Niacinamide: This ingredient is regularly used in skincare products due its jack-of-all-trades property. Niacinamide has been known to shrink the appearance of pores, reduce signs of premature ageing, boost collagen production, correct uneven skin tone, fade out hyperpigmentation spots, and, most importantly, creates a glowing effect in the skin.
4. Glycolic acid: This type of AHA works hard to clear your skin barrier of polluting agents that can clog up your pores and leave your skin dull and dirty. By breaking down this debris, the healthy skin underneath can shine through. Consistent use also helps to reduce the appearance of scars, acne and dark spots.
5. Hyaluronic acid: While hyaluronic acid is found naturally within the skin to keep the tissue hydrated, adding a little bit more through a hyaluronic acid serum or other products can enhance these benefits. Daily application keeps the skin moisturised, plump and prevents the loss of elastin.
6. Fatty acids: This lipid may be found naturally in the skin, but by applying it topically the skin's barrier can remain strong enough to retain more moisture. It also replenishes the skin lipids that keep the face hydrated and plump, which improves the appearance of dry, dull skin.
7. Peptides: As a protein that encourages collagen production, peptides successfully improve the elasticity and firmness of your face's skin. It also smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, while working hard to prevent new wrinkles from forming.
8. Green tea extract: A unique choice that is full of antioxidants, products with green tea used as a key ingredient protect the skin even as it smooths out its tone and texture. Inflammation and redness is also reduced with regular application, giving your skin a healthy glow.
9. Azelaic acid: This ingredient reduces visible blemishes in the skin by encouraging renewal. Azelaic acid is particularly effective for those looking to treat hyperpigmentation and blotchiness, especially on those with acne-prone skin.
10. Beta hydroxy acid: By regulating sebum production and boosting cellular turnover, beta hydroxy acids work well to improve the skin's texture. Oversized pores and their congestion is effectively tackled by applying products containing this ingredient.

If you are having difficulty in finding products that all pertain to your particular skin concerns, you can try out a curated skincare kit. These kits help you directly target what your skin type is dealing with and helps you get to a point where your skin looks radiant with health.

FAQs

How to get glowing skin for oily skin?

It can be hard for any skin type to carefully balance the looking of glowing skin without looking overly shiny. This is particularly true for those with oily skin, who have to factor in the extra oils present in their skin when creating the crisp image of light reflection and radiance on their face.

Ensuring that the products you use, especially your choice of face serums, are oil and alcohol-free can help reduce the appearance of oil on the skin. While it may not seem right to use an abundance of moisturiser on oily skin types, hydration is vital for healthy skin, which is essentially what glowing skin is. Otherwise, keeping your face clean, avoiding touching it with your hands, and using sunscreen without oil or fragrance are steps you can take to keep your skin radiant with oily skin.

How long does it take for skin to glow?

Radiant skin takes some time to achieve, even when following an optimal skincare routine daily. Products like a face serum penetrate the skin and work to change your health at a cellular level, which usually takes 1-3 months to show progress in with consistent use. 

How to get glowing skin for dry skin?

If you have difficulty in getting your dry skin to look glowing, it may be because you are missing an essential step in the process. Basic skincare can sometimes fall to the wayside when attempting new skin trends, but it is important to cleanse your face daily to prevent dead skin cells and dirt from building up; you can even add the occasional exfoliant to help the cleansing process and ensure your products properly penetrate the skin.

Hydrating yourself and your skin regularly is important for all skin types, but especially those dealing with dehydrated skin. Using a face mask once a week in combination with regular application of a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid can also help in this endeavour.

Make sure to only ever use products that are gentle on your skin and work well with your particular skin tone and texture. Try to look for the best serums for dry skin as they will directly target your current issue.

Please patch test before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs. 

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