Posts by Cortney
Turn Your Shower Into A Spa
When you’re feeling stressed or need a little spoiling, nothing beats a spa day. Sadly, we don’t get to visit those relaxation havens as much as we’d like — that kind of pampering might be good for the body, but it’s definitely a kick to the wallet. Here at Glow Recipe, we view skincare as self-love…
Read MoreWhich J.One Jelly Pack Is Right For You?
When J.One made its debut with a Jelly Pack, we were seriously impressed by this out-of-the-box multitasker. A product that condenses your morning skincare routine by hydrating, plumping, and priming skin? What’s not to love? She followed that blockbuster up with the Black Jelly Pack, a nighttime jelly with a more fluid-like texture and antioxidant-rich formula that…
Read MoreThe K-beauty Product That Converted Me
The universe hasn’t been kind to me in the skin department. My skin is naturally dry and sensitive — I’d often develop scaly patches from eczema as a kid. When I got older, my skin decided it’d be cool to throw some hormonal acne and hyperpigmentation into the mix. I couldn’t win! Or that was…
Read More4 Great Gifts For Mom
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re like us, the gift-giving part can be a bit stressful. What do you give the person who carried you around for nine months, patched up your skinned knees, and patiently taught you how to cook something other than instant macaroni and cheese? Flowers, jewelry, and…
Read MoreHoney Glow Cheat Sheet
If hyper-glossy shine is your Holy Grail of glow, then the Honey Glow is your new favorite look. It’s a next level, mirror-like shine that looks like you were strobed with sweet honey (minus the stickiness). And while it looks complex, you can snag this queen bee look with just a few glow-enhancing tricks. Celebrity…
Read MoreWater Glow Cheat Sheet
You know that fresh-from-the shower glow your skin has when you hop out of the tub? Korean women call that dewy shine mul-gwang, or Water Glow. It’s one of the most popular looks in K-beauty because it’s a gwang that leaves your face hydrated and supple without looking greasy. On days when you’re short on…
Read MoreNatural Glow Cheat Sheet
Super-glossy skincare routines may be all the rage now, but sometimes you don’t want to shine bright like a diamond — especially if your skin already has a little too much shine already. If your glow M.O. leans more towards the lit-from-within radiance, then you’re a Natural Glow champ. The good news is it’s beyond…
Read MoreGR Test Drive: Watermelon 24/7
Achieving perfect skin isn’t easy, but it’s an attainable feat if you have the right products in your arsenal. We’re talking about mega-hydrators that are rich in nutrients and environmental fighters. Our namesake Watermelon Glow duo foots this bill with light as air formulas derived from organic watermelons – a delicious fruit that’s essentially a…
Read MoreThis 3-Step K-Beauty Routine Stopped My Breakouts
In the skin department, I was dealt a doozy. Somehow the universe (and my parents, love you mom!) blessed me with a skin type that’s like a magical unicorn: Parched-to-the-bone dry, but also acne-prone. You might think that sounds impossible…like maybe I got my skin type wrong? Or maybe I’m over-exfoliating and using too many…
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