Glutathione

Glutathione brightens sun-exposed skin, reduces melanin, improves moisture, enhances smoothness, lessens wrinkles, and restores elasticity. It suits dry skin and oily skin well, and is available in serums and creams. Because it layers easily, it fits smoothly into a daily routine.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
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Popular glutathione products
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The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
€8.09
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AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
€12.09
- NATURIUM Vitamin C Complex Serum
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Anua
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
€25.79
- Vaseline GLUTA-HYA
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U Beauty
Resurfacing Compound
€226.80
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
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Paula's Choice
25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum
€73.00
Glutathione serums
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AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
€12.09
- NATURIUM Vitamin C Complex Serum
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
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Paula's Choice
25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum
€73.00
- Drunk Elephant C-Luma™ Hydrabright Serum
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Murad
Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum
€74.99
- ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener
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APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum
€12.93
- Perricone MD Deep Crease Serum
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Anua
Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum
€40.00
- PCA SKIN Rejuvenating Serum
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Abib
Glutathiosome dark spot pad
€27.00
What reviewers say about popular glutathione products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular glutathione product on Lovi.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Reduces puffiness ★4.1 · 6.3k+ reviews
- Unbeatable value
- Ineffective dark circles
- “deflates morning bags”
AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum Lightweight texture ★4.6 · 15.0k+ reviews
- Gentle on sensitive skin
- Slow results
- “Beautiful gel-like texture”
NATURIUM Vitamin C Complex Serum Brightens and evens tone ★4.6 · 1.5k+ reviews
- Lightweight texture
- Effective packaging
- “skin looks drastically better”
Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum Deep hydration ★4.7 · 300+ reviews
- Glass skin glow
- Lightweight texture
- “complexion feels so plump”
What people say about PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
Vaseline GLUTA-HYA Extremely lightweight texture ★4.5 · 16.0k+ reviews
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Smoother skin texture ★4.5 · 500+ reviews
- Brightens and evens
- Simplifies routine
- “skin feels like butter”
Glutathione creams
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Anua
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
€25.79
- Vaseline GLUTA-HYA
- Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Intensive Overnight Moisturizer
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APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
€8.24
- LION POSE PEP TALK
- Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
- Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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Vaseline
Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion
€31.74
- Perricone MD Rejuvenating Moisturizer
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Allies of Skin
Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
€56.90
- Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer
Other glutathione products
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The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
€8.09
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Murad
Vita-C Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
€65.86
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Some By Mi
Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
€20.90
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U Beauty
Resurfacing Compound
€226.80
- Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
- APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion
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PCA SKIN
Nutrient Toner
€105.00
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€14.00
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MENOKIN
30s Quick Bubble Mask
€21.49
Glutathione for dry skin
- Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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Allies of Skin
Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
€56.90
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€14.00
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numbuzin
5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
€16.10
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Anua
Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum
€40.00
- Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum
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APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
€8.24
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
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Vaseline
Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion
€31.74
- Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Rejuvenating Moisturizer
Glutathione for oily skin
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€14.00
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SOME BY MI
Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum
€21.70
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
- ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener
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numbuzin
5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
€16.10
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AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
€12.09
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
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Abib
Some Dark Spot Serum
€21.96
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Some By Mi
Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
€20.90
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PCA SKIN
Nutrient Toner
€105.00
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APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
€8.24
Glutathione for combination skin
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
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SOME BY MI
Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum
€21.70
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Allies of Skin
20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum
€28.00
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PCA SKIN
Nutrient Toner
€105.00
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numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
€14.00
- Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
- LANEIGE Radian-C Vitamin Spot Serum 15.2%
- ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener
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The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
€8.09
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AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
€12.09
- Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
Glutathione for sensitive skin
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Allies of Skin
Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist
€56.90
- Murad Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
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APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
€8.24
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Some By Mi
Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream
€20.90
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Anua
Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum
€40.00
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numbuzin
5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum
€16.10
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SOME BY MI
Yuja Niacin Blemish Care Serum
€21.70
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APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum
€12.93
- Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
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Vaseline
Healthy Bright Gluta Hya Serum Burst Lotion
€31.74
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innisfree
Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
€37.56
Questions and answers
What does glutathione do for the skin?
Topical glutathione helps brighten skin color and decrease melanin index while improving moisture, smoothness, elasticity, and wrinkle formation. It may also protect the skin against environmental and oxidative stress.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
How do you use glutathione?
Glutathione may be used topically at 2.0% or orally at 500 mg per day to help brighten skin color and improve condition. It helps reduce oxidative stress and melanin index compared to placebo in healthy women.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014
Should you use glutathione in the morning or at night?
Glutathione may be used either in the morning or at night, as topical application helps improve moisture content, smoothness, and elasticity while protecting against oxidative stress.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
Can you use glutathione every day?
Yes, you can use glutathione every day to help brighten skin tone and reduce oxidative stress. Topical application helps improve moisture, smoothness, and elasticity while decreasing the melanin index.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Does glutathione cause purging or irritation?
Glutathione is unlikely to cause purging or irritation as it helps reduce oxidative stress and improves skin condition safely.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024
Which skin types is glutathione best for?
Glutathione works well for all skin types, with top-rated options including Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum for dry skin and innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum for oily skin. Lovi gives superior fits for dry, combination, acne-prone, mature, and dry sensitive skin types.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Research on glutathione
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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