Given the cutesy name, you might have guessed that the phrase "cloudless skin" comes straight from South Korea. That guess would be correct. The phrase is more aspirational than anything and refers to flawless skin that's free of blemishes, hyperpigmentation, dry patches and large pores. Unlike its very similar predecessor terms — such as glass skin and honey skin — cloudless skin focuses more on creating healthy skin via nutrition and a skin care routine to which you are devout. Give it a go with Glow Recipe's curated Cloudless Skin Kit, $165.
Believe it or not, glass hair, as cutesy as it sounds, does not hail from the land of South Korea. Instead, it was coined right here in the USA and refers to the polished, '90s-era symmetrical bob that countless celebrities are sporting right now (Exhibit A: Lucy Hale, Olivia Culpo, Jourdan Dunn). It's not just about the cut, though, it's also about how the cut is styled: pin straight, super glossy, nearly reflective and not a flyaway in sight. It's definitely not a low-maintenance look.
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The Hydrafacial
In case you missed it, one of the trendiest skin care treatments of the moment is the Hydrafacial, which celebrities, beauty editors and everyday people are madly obsessed with right now. The zero-downtime, 30-minute facial — which you can get at spas and clinics around the country — involves sucking the gunk out of your pores with a skin-approved vacuum, then replenishing your pores with a hydrating serum. A similar treatment is the Dermalinfusion facial, which we tested out (should you want to be simultaneously delighted and horrified).
There are a few things you need to know about adaptogens. First, that they've been around for quite a while but are regaining momentum thanks to the natural/organic skin care movement. Second, the term "adaptogen" is pretty self-explanatory. It essentially refers to a natural herb or mushroom — such as reiki, ginseng or ashwagandha — that helps the skin adapt to stressors in the environment. Think of them as an additional way to treat and protect your skin from pollutants, UV rays and internal stress. Give it a try with Youth to the People's Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream, $58.
Sugaring is an alternative to standard waxing and is also a result of the outcry for more natural beauty and skin care options. It's actually been around for decades but has gained notable popularity in recent months. Instead of the blue or purple, plastic-y synthetic wax, it's made from sugar, lemon and water. Sugaring is arguably less painful and less likely to cause bruising, irritation and pulling, and can be applied at room temperature so it's less likely to cause inadvertent burns, as well. You can find salons all around the country offering sugaring services and some, like Sugared + Bronzed, even specialize in it.
