Posts by Cathy
Why Water Rubber Masks? Two Words: Face Gloss
We’ve been testing and launching products at a pretty steady pace as of recent, and as always, we are so excited to reveal another masking innovation. Personally, this is the product launch I have been most looking forward to. As a fan of Lindsay’s groundbreaking rubber masks, I didn’t think rubber masks could get any…
Read MoreBack to Black: The Black Jelly Pack Review
Everyone is so curious about the dark and mysterious Black Jelly Pack. What does the Jelly Pack’s edgy sister do, and how do you use it? We’ve had so many requests to review this exciting new curation that adds to J.One’s lineup of truly revolutionary skincare. First, we have to address the elephant in the room:…
Read MoreIngredient Spotlight: Ginger
Well known for being a remedy for an upset stomach, ginger has long been consumed as a healthful and medicinal ingredient with multiple healing benefits. In traditional Asian medicine, ginger is considered a warming food that increases internal energy and improves blood circulation. The warming effects of ginger are best suited for those with cold…
Read MoreGet Poppin’ with #Capsule Beauty
Skincare has never been easier (or more skin-tertaining!) now that products come in an innovative capsule format. These capsules amplify the sensorial experience to make skincare entertaining by bursting and melting into skin. Pampering or taking care of yourself (and your skin) on a regular basis should be pleasurable – not a chore. It’s all…
Read MoreWhat are Treatment Essences Exactly? And Which One is Right for Me?
We consistently get asked about the differences between toners, treatment toners, essence toners, treatment essences, true essences, and whether or not all of these products are required for building a comprehensive K-beauty routine. (To simplify this, think of treatment toners, essence toners, and treatment essences as one and the same.) For this blog, we’re tackling…
Read MoreFrom the Runway to Your Skin: NYFW Trends in K-Beauty
The whirlwind of New York Fashion Week is finally over! Besides hosting events and our exciting Unistella partnership, NYFW was the stage for the newest fashion looks. The latest and hottest trends from the runway can be found in the new mask innovations; many of the textiles and techniques reminded us of fashionable and fun…
Read MoreGlow Kitchen: Tremella Soup
We often write Ingredient Spotlight posts to highlight unique, natural ingredients in our products and how they benefit your skin. In many cases, those same ingredients are as nutritious for your body as they are for your skin. This first installment features a traditional Chinese soup with the Tremella mushroom, also known as the snow…
Read MoreHow-To: DIY Cotton Pad Mask
We’ve made it to day 4 of our #MondaytoFridayMasking challenge! Have you been keeping up with us? Today, we show you a quick way to to make some do-it-yourself masks with products that are already in your skincare collection. It’s 3pm in the Glow Recipe offices and our skin would appreciate a little midday pick-me-up.…
Read MoreSheet Masking for Beginners
It is day 1 of our #MondaytoFridayMasking challenge and we’re starting off with sheet mask first-timers! Follow along this week as we blog about our masking adventures. To me, sheet masking is a routine that is as normal as washing my face or taking a shower. Whenever my skin needs some extra hydration, I pull…
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