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 because Lovi rates the Glamglow-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Supermud Clearing Treatment helps clear oily and acne-prone skin.

What are Glamglow's best products?

The Supermud Clearing Treatment is one of the top choices from Glamglow for addressing breakouts and excess shine. Lovi rates this mask High for oily and acne-prone skin types.

Does Glamglow cause breakouts?

Glamglow is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Supermud Clearing Treatment helps clear oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Supermud Clearing Treatment High for both oily and 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 contains fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Glamglow products?

The page facts for Glamglow do not list the key ingredients for its products. However, the brand offers targeted treatments such as the Supermud Clearing Treatment designed for oily and acne-prone skin.

How do I build a Glamglow skincare routine?

To build a Glamglow skincare routine, you can use the Supermud Clearing Treatment, which Lovi rates Superior for oily, acne-prone, combination, and sensitive skin, and Superior for dry skin overall.

What are good alternatives to Glamglow?

CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica are good alternatives to Glamglow. Lovi rates CeraVe as High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

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 the Glamglow-focused routine rates Superior and the CeraVe-focused routine rates High. Shoppers with dry skin may find CeraVe a better fit, whereas Glamglow offers strong routines across all listed skin types.

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