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Glow Recipe skincare

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

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 nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, gentle toners, effective cleansers, and star ingredients like niacinamide. Its products suit acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone 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 decrease hyperpigmentation and increase 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 is good for oily skin. Lovi rates the Glow Recipe-focused routine Superior for oily skin, and several products like Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum and Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum offer Superior fit for oily skin.

Is Glow Recipe worth it?

Glow Recipe is considered worth it for shoppers seeking lightweight moisturizers and acne-clearing serums, though some reviewers note an expensive price for the value and a sticky finish. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin and oily skin, and High for dry skin and sensitive skin.

What are Glow Recipe's best products?

Glow Recipe's best products depend on the skin type, with the brand fitting acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and oily skin best. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine as Superior for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for dry skin and sensitive skin.

Which Glow Recipe moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream is the best Glow Recipe moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops. Lovi rates Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream as Superior for dry skin, while the other two moisturizers rate High.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does Glow Recipe cause breakouts?

Some shoppers sometimes note that Glow Recipe products may cause breakouts. However, Lovi rates the brand's fit for acne-prone skin as Superior, and reviewers frequently mention its acne clearing serums.

Is Glow Recipe fragrance-free?

No, the Glow Recipe products on this page are not all fragrance-free. Only 3 of the 12 featured products list no fragrance.

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, while niacinamide may reduce skin pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer.

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 in the morning, apply a cleanser, a hydrating toner, the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream, and SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, a cleanser, the Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment, and the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream. Once a week, add the Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask to the evening steps for extra nourishment.

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

Glow Recipe is available for purchase at stores in France shown on the page. Prices on the page range from €9.54 to €49.70, with most items falling between €33.70 and €38.87.

What are good alternatives to Glow Recipe?

Good alternatives to Glow Recipe include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe High for dry skin and Superior for oily skin.

Glow Recipe vs CeraVe: which is better?

Glow Recipe and CeraVe perform similarly well across most skin types, with both brands offering routines that rate High for dry and sensitive skin and Superior for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Glow Recipe-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin with a score of ninety-two, while the CeraVe-focused routine scores ninety-one.

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?

Glow Recipe is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. Shoppers often mention lightweight moisturizers and a pleasant scent, though some note insufficient hydration.

Which Glow Recipe cleanser is best for oily skin?

For oily skin, the Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is the cleanser available on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for this skin type.

Is Glow Recipe good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe is generally a good match for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates sensitive skin as High for several of its products like the Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum and Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser. Reviewers often mention that the serums are gentle and non-irritating.

Is Glow Recipe good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Glow Recipe is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its acne-clearing serums, and products like the Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum and Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner achieve Superior fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Is Glow Recipe good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Glow Recipe is good for skin with dark spots, featuring products like the Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner which Lovi rates Superior for skin with dark spots. Lovi also rates the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream and Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops High for skin with dark spots, and niacinamide may help reduce skin pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Is Glow Recipe good for mature skin?

Glow Recipe is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Many of the brand's products, such as the Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops, provide High fit for mature skin. Retinol, a key ingredient found in some Glow Recipe serums, helps improve naturally aged skin.

Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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