4.2
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Glow Recipe
4.2 • 66 Reviews
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4.2
80% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Glow Recipe earns mixed-to-positive reviews: the brand delights with dewy, hydrating results—especially from Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner, Niacinamide Dew Drops, and Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream—yet draws criticism for heavy fragrance, occasional breakouts, and underwhelming long‑term efficacy for some. Reviews praise sensorial textures, playful packaging, and instant glow, while noting sticky lip balms, pilling AHA night treatment, and formulas that may feel gentle but not potent enough for advanced needs.
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I've used the Watermelon Glow Toner and loved it! It smells delicious and felt light on my skin. Effective at brightening and toning my face, the consistency of the product was perfect on a cotton pad. A little pricey, but a little goes a long way.
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Hydrating and smells lovely.
2y ago
I bought the Glow Recipe Pore Tight Toner and I LOVE IT! The packaging is amazing and lovely looking. The writing on it is very clear and simple. The actual Toner feels so hydrating and fresh on your face but I do recommend putting it after washing your face with a cleanser to get the all time fresh hydrating feeling. The smell of the Toner is like watermelons with a hint of something tropical! I recommend this product for people who are looking for something hydrating and nice on their face to start their skincare routine!
2y ago
love love loveeee this brand the products are so pretty and so benifitcial for the skin! im in love with the toner so much!
2y ago
some of the best product. i personally use the toner and the dew drops, they don’t feel heavy, and they dry quickly on the face.
2y ago
This is long but I wanted to give a thorough and honest review… I think Glow Recipe is fantastic. For starters, I am 41, about to be 42 years old. I got a small 6 piece kit for Christmas. It worked so well and actually gave me that “glass” skin that I had been hearing about but couldn’t achieve. The glow these products give is insane! Last night my sister called me because she knew I had just ran out of my dew drops and the plump cream. For my birthday, she knew I wanted full sizes of a few of the products. Since she got the same kit from our mother for Christmas, she also has had better skin and been much happier with her routine. So she ordered me quite a few full sizes and a few things I haven’t tried in smaller portions to see if I liked them. My sister and I have very sensitive skin and are weird about fragrance in skincare. We love the way everything smells though. We have had zero breakout problems from the products. Just the occasional hormonal pimple still. The nice scents(which aren’t too strong) along with the beautiful textures make the experience wonderful. I am a whole hearted stan of these products now. I was a Tatcha girlie but my skin is in much better shape now. Also, it isn’t as expensive as Tatcha. Try it out for yourself. The Fruit Babies kit was a great introduction into the brand and the products will last about 4 to 6 weeks. I hope this helps anyone that is curious bc I really like honest and thoughtful reviews when it comes to skincare!
3y ago
I really love their Watermelon Glow AHA night treatment. It can be used as a quick ten-minute mask or even as an overnight mask. Personally, I prefer to wash it off as a quick mask because it tends to pill while sleeping and leaves a mess. The texture might not be to everyone's liking but it does wonders and improves skin texture. I would prefer it to be in a different type of packaging like a pump bottle or a tube because its hard to scoop it out of the container.