Published: May 30, 2025
Do you ever find yourself wondering how some people seem to always manage to effortlessly sport a ‘lit from within’ radiance, while your skin continues to look dull and lackluster?
While that skincare glow may occasionally be completely natural, it is, more often than not, something that people have to work for. With the right skincare products and techniques, anyone can achieve a brighter and more luminescent complexion. Keep reading as CBGärdN explains exactly what this entails!
Keep Your Skin Clean…But Don’t Overdo It
It goes without saying that dirty skin will never glow, which is why it’s important to ensure that you develop good cleansing habits. With that said, you don’t want to overdo your cleansing efforts either. Strip your skin of too much sebum and you’ll only end up damaging your skin’s natural protective barrier, leaving you dealing with a whole host of problems.
How do you strike the perfect balance? Aim to cleanse your skin twice a day; once in the morning and then again at night. Use a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser for both cleanses – ideally, one that has been formulated for your skin type. The CB Facial Cleanser would be a great choice for dry or sensitive skin, while the CB Silk Facial Foaming Purifier works beautifully on combination and oily skin.
If your skin still feels a little grimy after your evening cleanse, consider double cleansing. Start with an oil-based cleanser and then follow up with a water-based cleanser. This will provide a more thorough cleanse without harming your skin barrier, so long as you stick with gentle cleansers!
Regular Exfoliation is Essential
If you want your skin to glow, you need to make sure that it isn’t cluttered with dead skin cells and other debris. Yes, cleansing will go a long way in ensuring this, but cleansers focus on the surface of the skin – they aren’t able to pull impurities out from the pores.
This is where exfoliators come in. When you’re seeking a natural-looking skincare glow, regular exfoliation is a must. If you already do this and aren’t seeing newfound radiance each time you exfoliate, then this could mean that you aren’t using the right exfoliator for your skin. There are plenty out there, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different types.
One that tends to work well for all skin types is the CBGärdN CB Microexfoliant Peel. Peeling gels do an excellent job of exfoliating the skin without causing irritation. Use it once to twice a week if you have dry skin or three times a week if you have oily skin. Your skin will look more illuminated after every use.
Flood Your Skin With Moisture
If you want your skin to glow, it needs to be hydrated. Not only does hydrated skin look fuller and plumper, which immediately gives it an even radiance, but it also reflects light more effectively. Fine lines and wrinkles will look less noticeable when your skin is fully hydrated too. This will mean fewer shadows lining your complexion, which will, again, contribute to luminosity.
With so much out there that dehydrates the skin, a single hydrating skincare product won’t be enough to keep that skincare glow lasting for hours. Instead, you need to flood your skin with moisture, sandwiching hydrating products together to deeply quench your skin.
Try starting with the CB Facial Toner once you’ve finished cleansing and exfoliating. Then, move on to the String Lift Sculpting System, which contains six different forms of hyaluronic acid. You’ve probably heard of this ingredient as it’s famous for being extraordinarily hydrating. Then, lock all of that moisture in with the CB Rehydration Cream. As you can tell from its name, it’s geared toward giving the skin a big boost of moisture, with a long list of hydrating ingredients behind it.
Invest in Vitamin C and Other Antioxidants
There are a number of ingredients out there that are known for being must-haves if a skincare glow is the aim. Vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, polyphenols, and resveratrol are all ingredients commonly touted by skincare experts. While these ingredients may be very different, they all have one big thing in common – they’re all antioxidants.
Why are antioxidants so highly recommended? Because these potent compounds fight the visible effects of free radical damage. This means that not only will antioxidants help to brighten up a dull complexion, but they’ll also lighten the look of pigmentation, smooth away the appearance of wrinkles, and leave your skin looking more rejuvenated overall.
When it comes to getting the most out of antioxidants, it’s worth noting that these ingredients work best when they’re combined with other antioxidants. The best antioxidant skincare products will be ones that bring together several antioxidant compounds, just like the CB Illuminating Vita C Serum. While vitamin C may be the star of the show, it’s backed by all of the other antioxidants we mentioned above, plus many more!
Boost Your Glow With a Mask
Although face masks aren’t considered to be essential skincare products, they can be very useful tools to turn to when you need to tailor your skincare routine to a specific goal. In this case, when it comes to achieving a lit-from-within skincare glow, a mask that has been designed to hydrate and brighten the complexion can provide some impressive results…and quickly too!
Take the CB Purifying Heating Mask, for example. It’s a thermal mask, meaning that it gently heats up when it’s applied to the skin. It will leave your skin, along with your pores, feeling relaxed. This then makes it easier for the other ingredients in the mask, from vitamins A, C, and E to aloe vera and grape stem cells, to dive in and revive your complexion.
If you’d prefer a more hands-off approach, the CB Midnight Melting Mask will work its magic while you sleep. This no-rinse formula is loaded with superfruit extracts, each one full of powerful antioxidants. It hydrates the skin too, which will help to ensure that you wake up with a glow the next morning!
Don’t Allow the Sun to Dull Your Skin
Of course, even the best skincare advice in the world paired with the most powerful topical products won’t give you the skincare glow you’re looking for if you allow the sun to damage your skin. Not only will the sun dull your skin’s natural glow, but it will also cause dark spots, leaving your skin looking discolored and uneven. Fine lines and wrinkles are primarily caused by sun exposure too. When it comes down to it, if you’re seeking a youthful and flawless complexion, sun protection is a must.
While there are various sun protection measures that you can take, sunscreen is non-negotiable. SPF should be a part of your morning skincare routine every day, no matter the time of year. If you struggle to remember to apply SPF, look for a day moisturizer that already contains it, just like the CB Multi-Active Moisturizer With SPF 30.
While sun protection may seem like an overly simple skincare tip, trust us when we say that this is the number one most important thing that you can do for your skin. The glow you’re searching for won’t come about without it!
Even Out the Appearance of Discoloration
If you want to achieve a skincare glow, you need your skin to look uniform and even. Dark spots detract from this in a big way, disrupting the skin’s natural radiance.
While you won’t be able to make the appearance of dark spots disappear overnight, the right skincare habits and products could have you seeing a brighter and more even complexion in just a couple of months.
The tips that we’ve already shared above will go a long way in getting you there. Regular cleansing, exfoliating, sun protection, and the use of antioxidants are all key when it comes to making those dark spots look lighter and less noticeable. It would also be worth investing in a product that contains other ingredients that have been proven to fade the appearance of hyperpigmentation, like the CB Göld Velvet Silk Crème from the CB Göld Collection. With a blend of licorice root extract, grape stem cells, vitamin A, hemp seed oil, and peptides, it will quickly even out your skin tone and leave you looking radiant.
Apply Your Skincare Products to Damp Skin
While all of these tips will lead you to a skincare glow, some of them take a while to work. If you’re looking for some instant luminescence, one trick to try is to apply your skincare products to damp, rather than dry, skin.
How does this make a difference? It means that each product you apply will be trapping in extra moisture. The overall result will be skin that looks dewier and brighter.
Start immediately after cleansing by not fully drying your skin. Apply a hydrating toner while your skin is still damp, and then layer on a serum before your toner fully dries on your skin. Keep this up so that each new product is applied to slightly damp skin. If you’re a little too slow and your skin dries out in between skincare layers, give it a spritz with a face mist. The Collagen Plumping Mist from the Collagen Cooling Set would be a great choice. With sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, collagen, and more, it will give your skin an extra layer of hydration and nutrients.
Summary
While there are plenty of skincare hacks out there that promise to immediately make your skin look brighter and more vibrant, it’s important not to rely on temporary luminosity. Instead, a long-lasting glow is what you should be aiming for, with this also indicating that your skin feels healthy and happy. Keep this in mind when putting together your skincare routine. Follow the tips that we’ve shared above and natural radiance will soon become your skin’s new normal.
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