Glamglow skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Glamglow is an American skincare brand founded in 2010 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2015.

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Glamglow is widely loved for its targeted masks and potent formulas. Its products suit normal, combination, and oily skin best. For specific concerns, the standout product for acne-prone skin is the Supermud Clearing Treatment. Users can consistently rely on these trusted treatments for refined and clarified skin.

This page covers some of the most popular Glamglow products; for the whole Glamglow range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Glamglow masks

Supermud Clearing Treatment

Questions and answers

Is Glamglow worth it?

Glamglow is worth it for shoppers wanting targeted care, as Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Glamglow products on this page include fragrance.

What are Glamglow's best products?

The Supermud Clearing Treatment is one of the top products from Glamglow, as Lovi rates it High for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin.

Does Glamglow cause breakouts?

Glamglow includes products like Supermud Clearing Treatment that help manage breakouts, and Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

BioMed Research International, 2020 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Is Glamglow fragrance-free?

No, the Glamglow products on this page are not fragrance-free, as the Supermud Clearing Treatment lists fragrance. Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are the key ingredients in Glamglow products?

Glamglow products feature key ingredients such as salicylic acid, which helps manage breakouts, and glycerin, which supports skin hydration. Lovi rates the Glamglow products on this page High for oily and acne-prone skin.

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How do I build a Glamglow skincare routine?

To build a Glamglow routine, use the Supermud Clearing Treatment to help care for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin. Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Glamglow?

Good alternatives to Glamglow with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Glamglow vs CeraVe: which is better?

Glamglow rates better than CeraVe for dry skin, where Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routine Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine High. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands rate as Superior.

Who owns Glamglow, and where is it from?

Glamglow is an American brand founded in 2010, owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2015.

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Is Glamglow cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Glamglow as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Glamglow's key ingredients

The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population
Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris
Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

2 more studies

Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018
Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda
Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist