Korean "glass skin": is it clinic treatments or the climate?
On Dcard's girls' board in Taiwan, someone asked about the Korean influencers they follow: in photos their pores are barely visible and their faces glow, while the poster's own mirror shows pores, nasolabial lines and makeup that sits on top. Aesthetic treatments are clearly common in Korea, but with so many options, what are these women actually getting done, and how could someone in Taiwan get closer to that look?
The replies offered a few explanations:
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Treatments: many said aesthetic procedures are routine in Korea, naming hydrating injections, radiofrequency and ultrasound lifting, and regular laser sessions; some said the difference is real. A few of these replies read clearly like clinic promotion, though.
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Climate: several people thought weather plays a big role. One said their combination-oily skin in Taiwan becomes calm and less shiny in Korea; another pointed out it is so cold and dry there that not flaking is already a win.
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Habits: one person passed on what a Korean friend said: people see a doctor for breakouts instead of picking, and eat fairly regular meals.
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Others noted that online photos are lit, filtered and selected, so comparing is unfair from the start.
No verdict, but "a mix of treatments, climate and habits" was the view most people agreed with.
Desk note: You cannot tell from a photo what someone has done. Hydrating injections and lasers are medical procedures, so whether you need one, and which, is for a dermatologist to judge from your skin. Everyday habits such as sun protection, gentle cleansing and seeing a doctor early work in any country.
How would you split "good skin" between treatments, climate and daily habits?
Original thread: Dcard girls' board — is Korean glass skin down to clinic treatments?
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