I’m excited to share with you my rave review of the Blithe Crystal Iceplant pressed serum– aka the product that reminded me how to love moisturizers again! When I first learned about Blithe’s Pressed Serums, I was all about the balm texture of the Tundra Chaga formula. Thick as custard, the Chaga serum melts into skin and acts as a wonderful protective barrier during windy New York winters. Then spring...

Juggling Glow Recipe, family and everything in between, I have to say I’m always a little ‘pressed’ for time. I’ve never been a big proponent of extravagant multi-step routines, simply because on some nights, it’s hard enough to wash your face before collapsing into bed. Having a routine that doesn’t seem insurmountable makes it that much easier to actually do it. I’ve been using Blithe’s Pressed Serums since earlier this...

Pressed serums hit the local Korean beauty scene hard this year and we are excited to introduce the originator of new category, Blithe. Despite all the pre-conceptions of a 10, 15 or even 20 step skincare routine, the true Korean beauty routine is about having a range of versatile, high-performance products that can be customized to a routine that meets your needs. We all juggle demanding schedules and multi-task at...

Glow Recipe’s co-founder Christine recently came back from a trip to Seoul, South Korea. The anticipation in the office was palpable as her return meant suitcases full of new beauty products straight from the source! A haul in its truest sense, Christine literally hauled her suitcases (note the plural) across the globe. This time, Christine brought back new, innovative products (as always), but also a couple of tried-and-true favorites as...

Our dear friend Anna Park of Style Under Pressure shares with us five beauty routine swaps to save time in your day! Whether mired in the midst of the madness that is the holiday season or just trying to get out the door on time every morning, we can all use an extra minute (or 1,000!). And for all the hype around the 10-step skin care regimen, Korean women are...

This time of year, your skin can feel a little dull and under the weather- probably because it’s due for a nourishment boost! The cure for your skincare woes lies with these incredible, superstar medicinal ingredients that have been cherished for centuries, bringing health and happiness to both the body and mind. These key ingredients that the Glow Recipe team prescribes as absolute must-haves in your skincare arsenal are Ice...

Though we’ve just barely passed Halloween and Pepero Day (not to mention it’s not even Thanksgiving yet), it’s already time to start thinking about gifts for the winter holidays. Glow Recipe has your holiday gift shopping covered with special sets of skincare essentials for every skin type! For dry, dull skin… try the Hydrate Through the Winter set! The winter season is synonymous with kinship and cheer, but it also...

On the blog we’ve covered almost every type of mask available from rubber masks, hydrogel masks, to the tried and true sheet mask. One innovation that we have yet to discuss is the splash mask! Recently, splash masks have been blowing up on beauty destinations – Allure, Cambio, Into the Gloss, and the like have all raved about them, touting them as a quick and simple addition to your beauty...

Anyone who knows me knows that I love autumn! Everything about it makes me squeal like a high school girl on the inside: the endless variety of pumpkin-themed foods, the beautiful array of red and gold leaves scattered everywhere, and cozy sweaters in every knit imaginable. As much as I love fall, the transition from hot summer days to chilly autumn nights is brutal on my skin. Today on the...