I’m a Skinfluencer & Here’s How To Do a Glazed Donut Skin Routine IRL
Alisha Bhojwani is a Sydney-based digital strategist and content specialist. When she's not reminding her friends to wear SPF, you can find her drenching her face in Vitamin C and consuming copious amounts of peanut butter. You can find her on Instagram here @alishabhojwani_.
If there is one thing I enjoy more than the first sip of my morning coffee (IYKYK) it’s being a glazed donut.
A dewy dumpling. A glowy goddess.
Call it what you will, glowy skin has and will always be my thing.
So, when my editor asked me to break down Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut skincare routine that went viral on TikTok, I was more than willing to put my face on the line for the glow factor.
@haileybieber glazed donut vibes🍩🍩🍩layering my skin care for that perfect dewy finish
♬ The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
If you’re new to the whole glazed donut trend, the premise of it is to use a number hydrating ingredients, layering onto your skin to ultimately leave your skin looking juicy and good enough to eat.
Just like a fresh Krispy Kreme donut.
Drooling already?
Here’s my version of Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut routine.
Step 1: Cleanse.
An oil cleanse a day will melt the sins away.
But seriously, oil cleansers are one of the best ways to help break down makeup and remember, without a clean canvas, your skincare won’t work.
One of my go-to cleansers is the CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser 473ml
At $26.99 for 473ml, it’s an absolute steal.
Not to mention it's fragrance-free and leaves your skin clean without that ‘stripped’ feeling!
Plus, it also helps to strengthen your skin barrier, so all around it’s a win win.
NB: This one foams up the more you lather into the skin.
Next, Ms Bieber goes in with a milky cleanser as her double cleanse.
I’m partial to the Avene Gentle Milk Cleanser 200ml because it focuses on infusing moisture into the skin and is a gentle, affordable option for all.
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Step 2: Apply a Serum.
Now that you’re cleansed, it’s time to whip out your serum.
Hailey uses a peptide serum to both hydrate and firm.
Her secret?
Patting the serum into DAMP skin to help the product soak in better and to begin the glazed donut process.
Personally, I’m a big fan of the Skinstitut EXPERT Reset Skin-Firming Peptide Serum 30ml that helps to rehydrate tired skin thanks to its patented Firma-Peptide Complex whilst minimising the appearance of pores (Hi niacinamide) and drawing moisture to the skin from the hyaluronic acid.
Step 3: Moisturise!
According to Ms Bieber, using a thick moisturiser is key here.
She says, "Something thick to really sink into my skin overnight."
This is where Hailey and I disagree – I’m all about picking moisturisers based on your skin type and the weather.
Since we’re in summer and I’m more breakout-prone, a dense moisturiser will just clog my pores.
My recommendation?
The Laneige Water Sleeping Mask 70ml, that yes, is technically a sleeping mask BUT is a gel-like texture that has the benefits of long-lasting hydration sans any clogging of the skin.
Step 4: Oil time!
To take your dew to that sugary glaze, pat a couple of drops of The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 30mL on.
Not only will it add another layer of hydration, but the fatty acid profile encourages your skin to regenerate and renew overnight.
If you’re an oily-skinned gal or guy, you can skip this step OR try adding a drop into your moisturiser of choice.
Step 5: Apply an Eye Cream.
Finish off your routine by giving some love to your under eyes, and the trick is to pick an eye cream that has a thin texture but is brightening at the same time.
You can’t go past Bondi Sands Eye Spy Vitamin C Eye Cream 15mL that's not only packed with vitamin C but also green coffee beans to help de-puff.
You’ll go to bed GLOWING and snatched.
Bonus tip: Pop a little on your nasolabial folds, to blur those lines.
Step 6: Lip treatment.
Add a slick of the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 20g (any flavour is fine, but IMO gummy bear is the most delicious).
You want to tap this one on to get that glossy hi-shine look and did I mention it leaves your lips hydrated for up to 72 hours?
Yeah, their moisture wrap technology is pretty damn genius. You can read more about it here.
And there you have it, a complete cheat sheet on how to get your skin to look just like the OG glazed donut herself, Ms Hailey Bieber.
Now don’t forget to bookmark this and add everything to your cart immediately to achieve the glazed donut face trend.
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