We test a LOT of products at Glow offices. We’re lucky to have access to samples from some of the best K-beauty brands out there, and on any given day, a product meeting ends up with all of us around a table trying out products on our faces, arms, even legs once we run out of skin real-estate. And this is even before the many months-long tester panel process we go through for most of our product curations before they make it onto our site.

After going through this process countless times, the #Glowteam is one hard crowd to please. To help your Black Friday shopping this year, here’s a round up of our team’s absolute favorite K-beauty products – tested, proven and approved.

Laura
Customer Service Manager

It was hard to pin down my absolute favorite product, but I’m going with the LJH ampoule based on versatility. I love using it after an essence toner, and sometimes it’s all I need – no denser moisturizer required. But by far my favorite use for it is mixed in with my foundation. I have never worn less makeup than I do now. I use 1:1 ampoule/foundation ratio and I never fail to receive compliments on my glowing, even skin. People always think I’m contoured!

I would choose the Pepero Box we created in collaboration with our friends at Snackfever. The masks are easy to use and share, such as the Bat Mask you can wear even with a beard – and it doesn’t hurt that Pepero are my favorite Korean snacks

Sarah
Co-founder 

It’s so difficult to just choose one product – it’s like asking someone to choose their favorite child! From the Artichoke Power Essence, Blueberry Bounce Cleanser, and the Whamisa Deep Rich Essence Toner, to the new Micro-Tension Cream, I’m honestly obsessed with the glass skin results I’ve seen when using these, and highly recommend them all!

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Can’t. Get. Enough! of this super moisturizer: Make Prem Micro Tension Cream 💙 Recently, I’ve been asked about how I maintain a healthy, luminescent glow (known as “mul-gwang” or “water glow” in Korean) on my skin. It’s 100% driven by a careful skincare regimen, and this fluffy, instantly melting moisturizer with botanical oils, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid is one of the the key secret ingredients in my personal “recipe” 😉✌🏼. It hydrates and boosts radiance in such a noticeable way. So excited to spoil my skin with this tonight! 💆🏻 Read my review on the @glowrecipe blog – link in bio✨

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Alison
Assistant Marketing Manager

Cathy
Content Manager

I’ve recently been stockpiling and hoarding mists ever since learning about the 3 second rule. I go through bottles of mists so quickly because I’m always spritzing between every step in my skincare routine. My one misting staple is the Whamisa Olive Leaf Mist because it is incredibly refreshing, and fills the air with a lovely, clean aroma.