We formulate using the minimum amount of fragrance, when needed, to create a sensorial, enjoyable skincare experience. Fragrance is always less than 0.5% of our formulations, and all fragrances are vegan and free of PCM compounds, acetone, and much more. View All Ingredients Applying products that contain ceramides — such as Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum — can help to replenish ceramide levels, thus restoring the skin’s natural barrier. With a gentle blend of acids and hydrators, the Watermelon line is ideal for oily yet sensitive and dehydrated skin types. Think: dewy glow that doesn't look overly sweaty; traceless moisture that never settles on the skin's surface and pleasant natural scents that dissipate swiftly after application. Glow Recipe Pineapple C-Bright Serum is a bouncy, lightweight serum that is said to combat acne scars, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation leaving skin glossy and even. It contains three forms of vitamin C including 22% Pineapple Juice (natural vitamin C), pure ascorbic acid, and stable 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. Both Chang and Lee grew up in Korea, where beauty was interwoven into their everyday lives. Their mothers and grandmothers took pride in their beauty routines, utilizing natural ingredients as much as possible. Witnessing this over the years is what inspired Chang and Lee to introduce Glow Recipe to the world. According to Chang and Lee, their mission was to ‘’introduce the latest skincare innovations from South Korea to the world and offer accessible, best-in-class skincare.’’ They also wanted to educate consumers on K-beauty trends and how to use advanced ingredients to get the best out of their skincare routines.

Watermelon fruit extract is the star ingredient in some of the most popular Glow Recipe Skin Care products. Even though watermelon is 91% water, this fruit extract does contain some carotenoids, most notably lycopene.

A humectant that anchors moisture within the skin, deeply penetrating it to keep skin hydrated and plump. This holy grail hydrator retains 1000 times its weight in water to breathe new life to dry, rough skin. Tea Tree Extract

In our opinion, Glow recipe products deliver value for money, but take a look at other brands that don’t require you to sacrifice your precious money. When Glow Recipe founders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee were living in New York and working in the beauty industry, they noticed global brands looking to Korea for the latest advancements in skincare and ingredients. As a result, ‘’the whole industry was intrigued, but the K-beauty brands didn’t tell the whole story behind the approach,’’ Lee tells Byrdie. It’s best to use retinoids at night. We recommend this retinoid oil serum . It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, an ingredient that provides similar benefits with less irritation.

Toners are essential for restoring your skin’s pH after cleansing and infusing your skin with its first leave-on hydration step, and can have other benefits that target skin concerns. Our Watermelon Pore-Tight Toner not only refines the appearance of pores, it also creates a hydrating, supple base for your skin to absorb the remaining steps of your skin-care routine. Can I use this with Avocado Retinol Sleeping Mask/Pineapple Serum/Watermelon Mask? Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance. As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis. Parabens, Mineral Oil, Sulfates, Silicones, Phthalates, Drying Alcohol, Synthetic Dyes. Vegan. Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty-Free. Inspired by the Korean Aqua Peel Facial, this lightweight toner focuses on minimising the appearance of pores, while keeping your skin hydrated.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Cream contains encapsulated retinol. Encapsulation allows the retinol to release smaller amounts at a time, making it more gentle than traditional retinol treatments. Glow Recipe Skin Care products include cleansers, toners, mists, serums, moisturizers, masks, lip care, and eye care. Below we’ll discuss the most popular Glow Recipe Skin Care products. Glow Recipe emphasizes the use of fruit extracts in their products — such as watermelon, guava, avocado, and pineapple — but the brand also includes tried-and-true ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and ceramides. Below we’ll discuss a few of these key ingredients in more detail so you’ll know exactly what they’re doing for your skin. Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate.Contains electrolytes and amino acids that hydrate and help retain moisture. This ingredient is what gives the product its springy, stretchy texture! PHA Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme that softens skin by breaking up keratin and exfoliating dead skin cells. Bromelain will unclog the pores and can help reduce irritation caused by the accumulation of surface skin cells. Bromelain also has anti-inflammatory properties. The top 6 Glow Recipe Skin Care products