The Amazing Natural Beauty Products For Glowing Skin

I believe in natural products. I use things like coconut oil, and I really believe in being good to your skin

Michelle Pfeiffer

When it comes to “glowing skin“, people often think of a multi-step skincare routine with countless expensive and trendy products. However, in fact, glowing skin is healthy skin that is fully hydrated, not too dry or not too oily. Therefore, we can still have glowing skin by using a simple skin care routine and extremely affordable natural beauty products.

It is noticeable that skincare is a long process requiring patience. The product’s effectiveness will develop and bring the desired results depending on the skin (condition, type..). For this reason, please be patient and intelligent in choosing proper skin care products.

In this article, The Sunday Snug recommends some of skincare products that effectively bring a glowing skin to you. Our included criteria are as follows:

• Effectiveness
• High quality
• Affordability
• Personal experience

What are the main ingredients in glowing skin products?

Different ingredients will have different skincare benefits. Therefore, knowing the main ingredients that help create shiny skin is crucial in choosing the proper products. The following are the common and effective ingredients contributing to a glowing skin:

• Hyaluronic Acid: is often known as HA. It not only provides nutrition for collagen fibers but also stabilizes elasticity and maintains skin plumpness. For this reason, HA is frequently used in moisturizer and wrinkle reduction products.
• Niacinamide: is also known as Nicotinamide or Vitamin B3. Niacinamide can strengthen the skin barrier and thicken the epidermis to reduce the risk of external damage caused by bacteria and allergens. In this way, the skin’s ability to retain moisture and hydration will be considerably improved.
• Vitamin C: Besides popular functions, such as improving skin pigmentation, fading dark spots, reducing blemishes; Vitamin C is famous for enhancing skin’s protective barrier, which results in a radiant and smooth texture.
• Retinol: is not only well-known for being in treating acne, it is a golden active ingredient in anti-aging and improving pore problems as well. This active ingredient can promote the production of new cells, as a result, it generates collagen to create a smooth and healthy skin.

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Top 10 recommended natural beauty products for glowing skin

In this article, The Sunday Snug does not list products containing Retinol because it is not an active that can be used arbitrarily. It should be used under the dermatologist’s instructions and the user must have certain knowledge about Retinol, especially for active ingredient concentrations and supporting products.

I. Serum

1. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Origin: Canada

Main ingredients:

• Hyaluronic Acid (HA) – 2%
• Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)

Effectiveness:

• Hydrates and deeply moisturizes the skin
• Restores skin, strengthens the skin protective barrier

Experience:

The texture is quite thick but has good absorbency. When absorbed, it will create a dry coating like glue, however, this is the properties of HA instead of the peeling skin phenomenon. The smell of yeast is slightly sweet, not too unpleasant.

In my opinion, this serum is excellent in moisturizing, especially for using after squeezing acne and irritation from cosmetics. Nonetheless, because of its thick texture, it is highly recommended for you to use a moisturizer (or sunscreen) with a thin texture to avoid clumping after using this serum.

Rate: 8/10

2. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Origin: Canada

Main ingredients:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
• Zinc PCA

Effectiveness:

• Helps control oil and tighten pores
• Soothes swollen acne, inflammatory acne and prevents acne
• Anti-aging and brightens skin, helps skin become plump and soft

Experience:

This serum has a thick milky white texture and yeasty smell. When rubbed evenly, there will be a thin layer of foam that dissolves quickly. It has a good permeability and leaves a coating like The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5.

During the time during dark spots treatment, I used this product continuously for 3 – 4 weeks. As a result, I acknowledged that my skin became brighter and plumper. Similar to The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, you should use products with a thin texture after using this serum because of its thick texture.

It is noticeable that Niacinamide can cause irritation, especially for those who have never used Niacinamide or are allergic to this active ingredients. Therefore, you should test it in a small skin area for 2 – 3 days before using it for full face.

Rate: 9/10

3. The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10%

Origin: Canada

Main ingredients:

• Lactic Acid
• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
• Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Effectiveness:

• Helps exfoliate and remove damaged cells
• Hydrates the skin helping it become plump and soft

Experience:

It has a slight sour smell but is not unpleasant. Besides, it can be absorbed into the skin quickly thanks to its liquid texture. For this reason, you will not encounter the clumping phenomenon when using another product after this serum.

The effectiveness of this serum is significant. From my experience, this product made my skin plumper and younger. The moisturizing ability is pretty good.

If you are a beginner, please use the appropriate concentration: less than 10% to avoid irritation. It is reasonable for beginners to use this active ingredient at a concentration of 5% to minimize irritation. Moreover, it is normal to get a slight stinging sensation on your skin for the first 5 – 10 minutes when first applied.

Rate: 8/10

4. Cocoon Winter Melon Essence

Origin: Vietnam

Main ingredients:

• Squash extract
• 7% Niacinamide
• Tea Tree
• TECA

Effectiveness:

• Controls excess oil
• Fades dark spots
• Provides moisture to the skin
• Unclogs pores
• Improves hidden acne and blackheads
• Soothes skin, reduces redness

Experience:

It is one of my favorite natural beauty products of this Vietnamese vegan brand! This serum does not cause clumping thanks to its thin and light texture. It has not only a good moisture level but also a gentle and pleasant winter melon scent. Its ability to reduce dark spots at a fair level, additionally, the ability to reduce swelling and inflammation at an average level.

Although it contains 7% Niacinamide, the potential of this product to cause skin irritation is very low thanks to the natural and benign ingredients.

Rate: 8.5/10

5. 9wishes Miracle White Ampule Serum

Origin: Korea

Main ingredients:

• Contains 73% rice water
• Niacinamide
• Glutathione

Effectiveness:

Whitens and reduces dark spots quickly, eliminates dull and lifeless skin as well as prevents the appearance of melasma and freckles

Experience

9wishes Miracle White Ampule Serum is one of impressive natural beauty products in Korea. The texture is thicker than Cocoon Winter Melon Essence but thinner than those aforementioned products of The Ordinary. It has a good absorption and light smell. This serum is good at moisturizing and fading dark spots caused by acne. Nonetheless, the ability to reduce acne inflammation is not considerable.

Rate: 7/10

II. Moisturizer

1. Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre

Origin: France

Main ingredients:

• Paraffinum liquidum
• Stearic Acid
• Palmitic Acid

Effectiveness:

• Moisturizes nourishes the skin
• Moisturizes and protects the skin from free radicals, helping to bring smooth, soft, elastic and radiant skin

Experience:

This French product has a thin texture like lotion but the moisturizing ability is extremely good. It is highly recommended by professional makeup artists because of its amazing moisturizing ability and versatility.

From my perspective, the ability to reduce inflammation or soothe the skin of this product is not significant. Besides, the jasmine scent is a bit strong for me.

Due to its moisture high level, Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre is not suitable for oily skin. The reason is you will have slight oiliness the next morning – this is the exact experience that I got as a person who has oily skin. Nonetheless, you can still use this product if you have combination and oily skin by limiting the amount of cream.

Rate: 8/10

2. Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Origin: USA

Main ingredients:

• Ceramides
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Niacinamide

Effectiveness:

Continuously hydrates throughout the night while helping restore the skin barrier

Experience:

Although this is a night moisturizer, it can still use as a day moisturizer because of light texture and quick absorption. The moisturizing ability is quite good, however, it is not really suitable for dry skin and for winter use.

Rate: 7.5/10

3. Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream

Origin: Korea

Main ingredients:

Ingredients extracted from mushroom derivatives derived from Beta Glucan and other plants

Effectiveness:

• Provides and retains water at the epidermis, leaving the skin soft, smooth and shiny
• Soothes irritated skin areas, supports recovery and regenerates the skin’s protective membrane
• Prevents signs of aging

Experience:

This is my favorite moisturizer when it comes to natural beauty products. The texture looks quite thick but when you spread it on the skin, it is very thin and light. Apparently, it is absorbed quickly and does not cause clumping. Furthermore, I am into the cool feeling when applying this product and its comfortable scent. Its moisturizing ability is amazing and it can be used as a morning and night cream.

During the time of using this moisturizer, my skin irritation improved incredibly, leading to the better skin. As for me, Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream is one of the must-try moisturizers!

4. Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream

Origin: Korea

Main ingredients:

• Butylene Glycol
• Glycerin
• Sodium Hyaluronate
• Cetyl Ethyl hexanoate

Effectiveness:

• Soothes irritated skin areas
• Skin recovery after treatments
• Reduces swelling of wounds after treating acne or removing acne cores
• Quickly softens and smooths the skin

Experience:

In my opinion, its moisturizing ability is not as good as Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream. In addition, the texture is a little bit thicker. This product has a beautiful blue color with a gentle smell. It leaves a light glossy layer on the skin after being spread. Therefore, you can use it as a night mask.

Because of the natural extract ingredients, such as Roman chamomile extract and Gotu kola extract, the ability to reduce inflammation of this product is pretty good. Furthermore, I did not have my skin irritated when using it.

As for the old formula, this product does not cause clumping after using sunscreen. Nonetheless, the new formula easily causes clumping. For this reason, I do not recommend using it in the morning.

Rate: 8/10

5. Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Jelly

Origin: France

Main ingredients:

• Glycerin
• Propanediol
• Alcohol Denat
• Pentylene Glycol

Effectiveness:

Refreshes and moisturizes the skin

Experience:

This is the product that I am currently using. It has a thin and light jelly gel texture, which creates a cool feeling when applied on the skin. Also, it creates a sticky feeling but does not cause clumping after using sunscreen.

Its moisturizing ability is at a moderate level, however, its glowing effect is quite impressive. In my opinion, this moisturizer is most suitable for summer.

Rate: 7/10

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