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From dolphin, to glass and cloud skin, the biggest viral skincare trends of the moment have one thing in common: supreme hydration. But how do you deliver moisture in a way that enhances your skin’s appearance and health?

Here we deep dive into these three looks and how you can create them with the Kiehl’s skincare range. A beautifully dewy complexion for 2025? It may be easier than you think.

While each trend is subtly different, they all require maximum moisture. For Dolphin Skin, think super glossy makeup looks that start with a well-hydrated skincare base. The glow comes from the skin’s natural radiance enhanced with soft makeup such as liquid blush and an illuminator.

Glass Skin is all about super dewy, hydrated skin that’s lit from within with radiance. It does take some dedication routine-wise, requiring cleansing, exfoliating, and deep hydration with a serum and moisturiser.

The newest trend, Cloud Skin, is a softer take on the glass look. The same principles of well-maintained, ultra hydrated skin prevail, but the end result is slightly more matte and velvety. This can be achieved with a light moisturiser and soft makeup such as a mattifying BB cream or foundation. Dust shinier areas with translucent powder, while maintaining an element of dewiness.

Creating a super-hydrated skincare routine

So how can you create these beautifully dewy looks in real life? To find out, we spoke to Gerwyn Slater-Powell, Education Manager at Kiehl’s, and Elena Brayda-Bruno, Brand Business Director at Kiehl’s.

Step one: Cleanse away impurities

“To create glass, dolphin or cloud skin you need a strong, layered, skincare routine,” says Elena. For a cleanser, opt for something gentle yet effective at removing impurities. “If you strip your skin too aggressively, products you use afterwards will not work as they should,” Elena explains. This can compromise the skin barrier, leaving it susceptible to dryness, irritation, and sensitivity.

Step two: Exfoliate gently

“For glass skin you want supreme hydration, a healthy skin barrier and improved texture,” says Gerwyn. “Exfoliation is key. Depending on your skin type and condition, you could use a traditional scrub. My preference, however, is a gentle chemical peel like the

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