Posts by The Glow Recipe Team
Meet us in LA! KCON Workshop & Panel Updates
We’re so excited to be in Los Angeles in a few short days….and we’re especially looking forward to meeting everyone this weekend! Here’s a list of our workshops, panels and activities – join us to learn about and try the latest K-beauty innovations and get the latest scoop on trends and new categories! JUL 31st~AUG 2nd,…
Read MoreYou are invited to the Glow Recipe K-Beauty Panel at KCON
We’re so excited to announce that Glow Recipe will be at KCON 2015! KCON is… the biggest Korean culture (Hallyu) conference in the US, covering Korean pop culture, food, film, fashion and now K-beauty! Some of the K-pop stars that will be attending and holding concerts include: Girls Generation Shinhwa Super Junior KCON will be held at LA…
Read MoreRecipe for Morning Skincare
It’s fairly well known that Korean women tend to use a lot of skincare steps. In fact, in a recent Beauty Usage and Attitudes Study, Korean women averaged 6~7 skincare steps vs. 3~4 for Japanese women and approximately 2 for US women. While women in Asia place importance on layering skincare because it’s believed that certain…
Read MoreHow to turn a single sheet mask into a luxurious treat
We just received our top-selling Whamisa Sea Kelp masks back in stock. As delighted as our customers must be, I was literally jumping up and down with joy as I was personally waiting to use these again as well! When I find the time to decompress after a long week and want to fully enjoy the…
Read MoreCushion Compact 101: What it is, Usage, Tips & Tricks
With the very recent launch of Lancome’s Miracle Cushion Compact in the US, joining the ranks of Amore Pacific’s Color Control Cushion Compact and Laneige BB Cushion, it’s official. The global cushion compact wars have started – and we expect customers everywhere to be the happy beneficiary of an increasing range of choices. Here’s a summary…
Read MoreDid You Know Pollution Can Actually Damage the Skin?
Pollution to us means car exhaust, smog, dirt, grime and pollen. And these elements clogging and dirtying the skin. City smog: Photo Source Unfortunately, pollution is also a constant in our lives, wherever we live. But did you know that pollution can go beyond surface grime to actually damage the skin? While it’s commonly known that UVA…
Read MoreEarth Day Giveaway: Win a Year’s Worth of Whamisa Products
At Glow Recipe, we always try to partner with brands that have a mission beyond profit & products. One of our favorite partners is Whamisa, a company dedicated to creating high quality organic beauty. Whamisa was also one of the pioneers of fermentation in skincare in Korea (the CEO Junhan Park started it in the 1990’s)…
Read MoreSkincare Routine Deep Dive: Christine Chang
One of the most frequent requests we get from our customers is to recommend a skincare routine. And what better way than to take a peek into how others care for their own skin? We’ll be doing Skincare Routine Deep Dive posts on Glow Recipe’s blog on an ongoing basis, interviewing some of our friends…
Read MoreRefinery29: The Missing Step in Your Skincare Routine
We’re loving Refinery29’s recent article: The Missing Step in your Skincare Regimen With a recent slew of articles on essences, ampoules and serums – how and when exactly does one use all of these treatments? We break it down for you below (3 of these products were also editor-tested and recommended by Refinery29’s Joyce Kong!) WHO:…
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