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Glow Recipe skincare

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Glow Recipe is an American skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Aramara Beauty LLC.

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Glow Recipe is loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, toners, and cleansers that harness key ingredients like niacinamide. Its products suit oily skin and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum for acne-prone skin, the Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner for skin with dark spots, and the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream for mature skin. Its key ingredients benefit the skin because niacinamide decreases hyperpigmentation and increases skin lightness.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 29.7k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Glow Recipe for delivering a glass-skin glow, providing lightweight hydration, and smoothing skin texture. The most common complaints are insufficient moisturization for dry skin and irritation or breakouts from fragrance.

Highlights

  • Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “soaks into skin immediately — Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream”
    • “milky and absorbs fast — Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum”
    • “Absorbs instantly into skin — Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer”
  • Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
    • “Described as smelling exactly like "watermelon Jolly Ranchers" or fresh fruit; a major selling point. — Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask”
    • “smells delicious — Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner”
    • “smells like fresh blueberries — Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser”
  • Glass skin and radiance Often Mentioned
    • “gives me that instant glass skin look — Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops”
    • “subtle glass-skin glow — Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment”
    • “Users frequently report waking up to "dewy," "bright," and "glowing" skin. — Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask”
  • Gentle, non-irritating serums Often Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for nightly use — Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum”
    • “no tingling sensation — Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum”
  • Acne clearing serums Often Mentioned
    • “spots shrank and faded — Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum”
    • “cleared my breakouts — Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum”
  • Texture improving serums Often Mentioned
    • “skin looks brighter — Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum”
    • “skin feels softer — Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum”
  • Expensive for value Sometimes Noted
    • “too expensive for the amount you get — Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops”
    • “pricey for the size — Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner”
    • “bottle runs out fast — Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a sticky residue — Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops”
    • “consistency is too watery — Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment”
    • “Leaves a sticky film on face — Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer”
  • Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “gave me tiny bumps — Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream”
    • “broke me out immediately — Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser”
    • “gave me whiteheads — Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum”
  • Overpowering scent Sometimes Noted
    • “scent is overpowering — Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum”
    • “Scent is too overpowering — Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer”
    • “scent is too overpowering — Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough for dry patches — Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer”
    • “skin felt tight later — Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream”
    • “need a moisturizer on top — Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is Glow Recipe good for oily skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe fits oily skin well, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand offers lightweight moisturizers and gentle, non-irritating serums.

Is Glow Recipe worth it?

Glow Recipe may be worth it for shoppers looking for lightweight, pleasantly scented moisturizers and gentle serums, though reviewers sometimes note a sticky finish or that it is expensive for the value. Lovi rates the Glow Recipe routines Superior for oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for dry skin.

What are Glow Recipe's best products?

Glow Recipe's best products are those featuring higher fit levels for specific skin needs, such as Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum and Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner for combination and oily acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream as Superior for dry skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Glow Recipe moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream is the best moisturizer for dry skin among the Glow Recipe products on this page, followed by Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does Glow Recipe cause breakouts?

Glow Recipe may occasionally cause breakouts, as some reviewers note experiencing them from certain products on the page. However, the brand offers lightweight moisturizers and gentle, non-irritating serums that reviewers frequently mention for maintaining clear skin.

Is Glow Recipe fragrance-free?

No, the Glow Recipe products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 9 of the 12 items list added fragrance. Reviewers often mention a pleasant scent, though an overpowering scent is sometimes noted.

What are the key ingredients in Glow Recipe products?

The key ingredients in the Glow Recipe products on this page are hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and watermelon. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do I build a Glow Recipe skincare routine?

To build a Glow Recipe routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops as your moisturizer, and SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, treatment, and finish with Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine before applying your treatment and moisturizer.

Where can I buy Glow Recipe, and how much does it cost?

Glow Recipe products on this page are available at stores in Spain. Prices range from €33.04 to €33.04.

What are good alternatives to Glow Recipe?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives with pages on Lovi.

Glow Recipe vs CeraVe: which is better?

Glow Recipe and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, meaning both are equally effective choices depending on whether one prefers Glow Recipe's lightweight fruity serums or CeraVe's simple barrier creams.

Who owns Glow Recipe, and where is it from?

Glow Recipe is an American brand founded in 2014, owned by Aramara Beauty LLC.

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Is Glow Recipe cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Glow Recipe as cruelty-free.

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Is Glow Recipe good for dry skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Glow Recipe-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream provides a Superior fit for dry skin, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Glow Recipe cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is the best Glow Recipe cleanser for oily skin. Lovi rates this cleanser Average for oily skin.

Is Glow Recipe good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe fits sensitive skin well, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the serums are gentle and non-irritating.

Is Glow Recipe good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that its serums help clear acne and improve texture.

Is Glow Recipe good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Glow Recipe is good for skin with dark spots because several of its products, such as the Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner and Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream, fit this concern well. Niacinamide, a key ingredient across the range, helps reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Is Glow Recipe good for mature skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the brand's routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that its serums help improve skin texture and bring a radiant glow.

Research behind Glow Recipe's key ingredients

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

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

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

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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