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?

Yes, Glamglow is worth it for shoppers seeking effective care, as Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Supermud Clearing Treatment helps clear oily and acne-prone skin, though it contains fragrance and is best approached with caution on sensitive skin.

What are Glamglow's best products?

Supermud Clearing Treatment is Glamglow's best product for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, where Lovi rates it High. For a complete routine, Glamglow rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Does Glamglow cause breakouts?

Glamglow is unlikely to cause breakouts, as its Supermud Clearing Treatment helps clear oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates this mask High for oily skin, acne-prone skin, and combination 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 in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Glamglow products?

Glamglow features products such as Supermud Clearing Treatment, which includes salicylic acid among its components to help clear the skin. Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routine Superior for oily, acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin types.

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How do I build a Glamglow skincare routine?

A Glamglow routine for dry skin is rated Superior by Lovi. The Glamglow products on this page include the Supermud Clearing Treatment, which is suited for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin.

What are good alternatives to Glamglow?

Good alternatives to Glamglow with similar skincare pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands offer a variety of options that may help suit different skin types and concerns.

Glamglow vs CeraVe: which is better?

Glamglow and CeraVe both rate as Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while for dry skin Glamglow rates Superior and CeraVe rates High.

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