The 5-Step Glass-Skin Routine
Who it's for
The whole routine, in one box
I built this bundle for the version of me who was standing in the bathroom at 6am with a baby about to wake, staring at a shelf of half-used bottles and having no idea what went where. Postpartum, my skin changed — duller, drier, a bit lost — and I did not have the time or the brain space to figure out a ten-step routine. I had about four minutes. So I made the routine that fits into four minutes.
This is the complete five-step glass-skin routine: cleanse, tone, glow serum, moisturise, and a weekly overnight mask. Every step earns its place, nothing is decorative, and the whole thing works together so you get that dewy, lit-from-within look without thinking about it. Cleanse away the day, drench your skin in heartleaf, feed it glow, seal it in, and once a week let the collagen mask do the heavy lifting while you sleep.
If you only buy one thing from me, make it this. It is the whole routine, sorted — the flagship, the one I'd hand a friend who says "just tell me what to do." No guesswork, no gaps, just your skin looking like it caught up on sleep it didn't get.
What's inside & what you save
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Why these five work together
Glass skin isn't one hero product — it's a sequence, where each step sets up the next. I chose these five specifically because they layer without fighting, and because together they cover the full arc from a clean base to a sealed, glowing finish.
It starts with a clean slate. The Ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam lifts away sunscreen, sweat and the day without stripping — because a squeaky, tight face is the enemy of dewiness. A gentle, non-stripping cleanse means the toner and serum that follow actually absorb instead of sitting on damaged skin.
Then you flood it with calm. The Anua Heartleaf 77% Toner is the hydration and soothing layer — heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) settles redness and reactivity, and a damp, prepped surface is exactly what a glow serum wants to sink into. This is the step that turns "clean" into "plump."
Next comes the light. Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum is the brightening, radiance step — it's what actually delivers the lit-from-within quality on top of an already-hydrated base. Serum before cream, always: the lightest, most active layer goes closest to the skin so nothing blocks it.
Then you lock it all in. Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream is the moisture seal — it traps the water and actives from the three steps below it so they keep working through the day (or night) instead of evaporating. Without this step, everything you just layered on drifts off by lunchtime.
And once a week, you go deep. The Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask is the overnight treatment — a self-dissolving marine-collagen film that sits on clean, toned skin and floods it while you sleep. It's the reset that makes the daily routine visibly pay off: you wake up bouncier, and the rest of the week's steps land on better skin. Five steps, one direction — clean, calm, glow, seal, deep-treat.
The Alina Promise
Give the full routine a proper go. If in 60 days your skin isn't happier — calmer, dewier, more like yours again — I'll refund it or swap it for something that suits you better. No hoops, no "final sale," no lecture.
Email hello@alinabeauty.com.au — I personally reply within 24 hours.
— Edwina, founder
Watch the ritual
See the Biodance Bio-Collagen mask in action — the clear jelly step that melts onto skin and plumps while you sleep.
What each step does
1 · Ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam
The clean base. A soft, cushiony foam that dissolves sunscreen, grime and excess oil while leaving your skin comfortable — never tight or squeaky. This is the step that makes everything after it absorb properly.
2 · Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
The calm-and-hydrate layer. Packed with heartleaf extract to quiet redness and reactivity, it preps damp skin so the serum sinks in. This is where dull skin starts to look plump.
3 · Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum
The radiance step. The lightweight active layer that brings brightness and that lit-from-within glow — it goes closest to the skin so nothing blocks it.
4 · Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
The moisture seal. A comforting cream that locks in the hydration and actives beneath it so they keep working — and keeps the barrier soft and resilient through the day.
5 · Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
The weekly deep treatment. A self-dissolving marine-collagen film mask that floods skin overnight for a plumper, bouncier, glassier finish. Your once-a-week reset.
How to use it
Four steps morning and night; the mask once a week in the evening. Here's the daily rhythm:
Step 1 · Cleanse
Massage a coin of Ma:nyo foam into damp skin, then rinse. AM & PM.
Step 2 · Tone
Pat the Anua toner over slightly damp skin with your hands. AM & PM.
Step 3 · Glow
Press a few drops of Glow Serum in. AM & PM.
Step 4 · Moisturise
Smooth on the 345 Relief Cream to seal. AM & PM. Finish AM with SPF.
Weekly · Mask
Once a week PM, apply the Biodance mask after toning, leave 3–4 hrs or overnight, peel and pat in the essence. Then cream.
What to expect
Skin doesn't turn over overnight, so here's an honest timeline for the full routine:
Right away — after the first mask night, skin looks plumper and more bouncy the next morning. The daily routine feels comfortable and non-stripping from day one.
1–2 weeks — texture smooths out, that tight/dehydrated feeling eases, and makeup sits better. Skin starts holding hydration through the day.
4–8 weeks — the payoff: brighter, calmer, dewier skin with a real glass-skin quality. Redness settles, tone looks more even, and skin reads rested even when you're not.
Consistency beats intensity here — four quiet minutes, twice a day, plus one mask night a week.
Best for your skin type
This is the most complete routine I offer, and it's built to suit nearly everyone. Here's how it lands for each skin type:
Dry — ideal. The toner floods, the serum glows, and the 345 cream seals it all in, with the weekly collagen mask topping up moisture. This is the routine dry, dull skin has been waiting for.
Combination — excellent. Every product is lightweight and layerable, so you get glow on the dry areas without heaviness through the T-zone. Adjust the cream a little thinner where you're oilier.
Oily — yes, this works. Nothing here is greasy or occlusive — the foam cleanses without stripping (which stops rebound oil), and the light layers give glow without congestion. Use the cream sparingly.
Sensitive — friendly. The heartleaf toner and the gentle, non-stripping steps are chosen to soothe rather than provoke. As always with reactive skin, introduce one step at a time and patch-test the serum and mask first.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding — I'm not making a pregnancy-safe claim for this bundle, because glow/brightening serums often contain actives worth checking. If you're pregnant or nursing, email me the batch and I'll help you confirm what's suitable before you use it.
One note — the Biodance mask is marine (fish-derived) collagen. If you have a fish or shellfish allergy, skip the mask (or ask me) and use the other four steps.
Questions answered
Is this really everything I need?
Yes — cleanse, tone, glow serum, moisturiser and a weekly treatment mask is a complete routine. The only thing to add is a daytime SPF, which every routine needs and which I'd always recommend on top.
Do I have to use all five steps every day?
The four daily steps — cleanse, tone, serum, cream — are twice a day. The Biodance mask is a once-a-week treat, not a daily. So a normal day is four quick steps; one evening a week you add the mask.
I'm a total beginner — is this too much?
Not at all — that's exactly who I made it for. It's the routine with zero guesswork: the order is on the box, the steps are numbered, and it takes about four minutes. If you get stuck, email me and I'll walk you through it.
How long will the bundle last me?
The four daily products are full sizes and generally last a couple of months with twice-daily use. The mask is a single treatment sheet — a lovely way to try it, and easy to reorder once you're hooked.
Can I use my own SPF or exfoliant alongside it?
Absolutely. Add your SPF over the morning cream, and if you exfoliate, keep it gentle and 1–2 nights a week only — over-exfoliating undoes the glass-skin effect. Not sure how to slot it in? Email me your current products.
Here's what comes with your order
- ✓ The complete 5-step glass-skin routine — cleanser, toner, glow serum, cream & overnight mask
- ✓ Free shipping on orders over $59
- ✓ 60-day refund-or-swap promise
- ✓ Personal product matching by email — straight from me, Edwina
- ✓ 1% of your order donated to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia
Key details
Key ingredients: Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata), brightening glow actives, marine bio-collagen, barrier-soothing moisturising complex
Best for: All skin types wanting a dewy, lit-from-within glass-skin look — especially dull, dehydrated, normal-to-dry & combination
Not for: Fish/shellfish allergy (skip the marine-collagen mask); not confirmed pregnancy/breastfeeding-safe — email to check
How to use: AM & PM cleanse → tone → glow serum → moisturise; mask once weekly overnight (add SPF each morning)
Ships from: Sydney — 1–3 business days