Posts by The Glow Recipe Team
Eye Essences Are The De-Puffing Fix You’ve Been Waiting For
As a diligent applier of eye cream since the tender age of 18, I can attest to the powers of a small jar of a drugstore formula. Even more so, I can tell you how much I fell in love with the (then only nightly) ritual of dotting the tiniest bit of a more-expensive moisturizer…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Skin Right For Spring
After what felt like seven months straight of winter dullness and skin that’s decidedly devoid of luminosity, we’re ready to remedy the effects of brisk, blustery weather on our complexions. To bring out skin’s brightness after being ravaged by the elements during the colder months, it’s all about a simple spring skin care routine. “As…
Read MoreThis Is Why Your Skin Looks Tired — & Here’s How To Perk It Up
Even people with completely clear complexions void of any trace of acne, redness or hyperpigmentation can fall prey to SFS — that’s Sleepy Flesh Syndrome for the uninitiated. Okay, that’s not really a thing, but based on how often we hear complaints about tired skin, it probably should be. You know what we’re talking about: that…
Read MoreHow to Get the Honey Glow Look
If you’re into Korean skincare, you know that gwangs (aka that K-beauty glow) are what it’s all about. You also probably know that there are what seem like a million different types of them trending at the moment: “baby,” “mochi,” “glass,” “cloudless;” what does it all even mean? We feel you on that one. And…
Read MoreHow to Get the Water Glow Look
Have you ever looked at Korean pop stars and wondered how they achieve such perfect, dewy skin? You’ve probably thought to yourself that it costs an arm and a leg to get to that level of flawless sheen. We’ll let you in on a little secret, it doesn’t. In fact, the intensely hydrated, almost wet-looking…
Read MoreHow to Get the Natural Glow Look
Once upon a time, glowy skin was glowy skin was glowy skin. It more or less looked the same and getting it usually involved some sort of makeup—foundations with optical diffusers, luminous concealers, shimmery highlighters, or some strategically-placed combination of it all. Today, thanks to skin-obsessed women in Korea whose goal it is to get…
Read MoreThe K-Beauty Trends We’re Most Excited About
One of the best things about K-beauty — besides all the different ways to get your glow on — is that the industry is always evolving. The constant research and innovation it takes to be the best-in-class skincare destination means that South Korean beauty brands are always pushing for professional-grade results derived from the most…
Read MoreThe Best K-Beauty Products for Acne
Skin-stripping, oil-zapping ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids are the usual suspects when combating pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. Sure, they help clear things up, but usually at the expense of something else (hydration, bounciness, radiance). Your days of making skin trade-offs are over, because there’s a way to banish breakouts without turning into…
Read MoreAsk a Glow Pro: How Can I “Clean Up” My Skincare Routine?
Comb through any drugstore aisle or Sephora shelf, and you’ll see a healthy assortment of products touting some kind of “natural” or “non-toxic” aspect, a big trend in the skincare world right now—and of paramount importance to beauty consumers. (Aka: You guys.) And that’s not surprising since, on average, we’re slathering, lathering, and massaging our…
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