K-Beauty is about trying new things. New textures and ingredients, new methods and techniques- these are part and parcel of what make K-Beauty so joyful, and the results of a rock solid skincare routine so amazing. Unlocking the secrets to beautiful skin is a journey that Glow Recipe wants to share with as many people as possible, and it’s our mission to make discovering the latest and greatest Korean innovations...

Sometimes it seems that I’m living under a never-ending to-do list of deadlines and obligations and appointments. I check one off and, like a weed, another grows in its place. Even that first-world mandate of “me time” feels like yet another item I need to satisfy before I actually get a break. And while I often feel like the only way I can legitimately “de-stress” is by paying a masseuse...

Once upon a time, over a century ago, French women had to wash their now-famously glowing skin with harsh Parisian water. That is, until a British university discovered micelles in 1913. Eventually, these little spheres of oil suspended in water made their way to French pharmacies, who picked up on the cosmetic use of micelles as a way to cleanse — all without the need to rinse with aforementioned harsh...

Part of the thrill for a skincare junkie is finding new favorites. With each product that our team doesn’t love, there’s the sense that the next box we open or cleanser we foam up will be that much lovelier! Maybe it’ll have a killer scent, genius packaging, or the texture of the cream will be something we’ve never seen before. Our first and second Mystery Box sold out in just...

A mask a day keeps skin concerns at bay!

It’s called “1 day, 1 pack.” And while this is not a reference to an unfortunate nicotine habit, it may well be just as addictive. 1 일1팩, as it’s called in Korean, is a beauty trend that originated in Korea some years ago, when stories began emerging about Korean celebrities attributing their amazingly pristine skin to their use of a sheet mask every day. It wasn’t long before the skin...

We had such an amazing time at Beautycon LA earlier this year, and we’re so excited to participate in Beautycon again, but this time on our home turf! Beautycon is an annual festival with multiple dates across the country where beauty addicts get to interact with their favorite digital influencers while seeing and shopping with dozens of beauty brands. As the fashion (and beauty) capital of the US, New York...

It’s finally happening….we’re moving. We wanted to send you a heartfelt thanks to everyone for joining us on our journey to bring you the best that K-beauty has to offer! Thanks to you we have been able to grow and expand at a rapid pace, and we are excited to take our next big step together with you. When we first started our business a little less than two years...

When a major publication like Vogue presents an amazing opportunity, you can’t say no! We were so excited and honored to be chosen to partner with Vogue Korea to celebrate their 20th anniversary. In the 20th anniversary issue, co-founders Sarah and Christine were featured as two of the top global K-beauty influencers, and they were in good company with the likes of model Irene Kim, nail maven Jin Soon Choi,...

We’re going back to Cali… for KCON LA. If you missed us at KCON NY or Beautycon LA, come meet us at KCON at the LA Convention Center! As a refresher, KCON is the biggest Korean culture (Hallyu) conference in the US, covering Korean pop culture, food, film, fashion and even beauty! We will be there for all three days, July 29th to July 31st with exciting guests, panels, workshops,...

Under the uncommonly overcast sky in Los Angeles, a pink banner proudly proclaiming “#BeautyconLA” broke through the concrete landscape. Moving towards the LA Convention Center like a moth attracted to a flame, our Glow Recipe team entered through the sliding doors of the Los Angeles Convention Center. After ascending the escalators, Kandee Johnson’s smiling face greeted us at the gates of a wonderland and playground of beauty. We made it....

We’re so happy to announce that we’ve been invited back to KCON NY this year from June 24-25 at the Prudential Center in NJ! KCON is the biggest Korean culture (Hallyu) conference in the US, covering Korean pop culture, food, film, fashion and even beauty! This year, we’re coming back with a bang! More workshops, more K-beauty, more products, and more fun. It’s so exciting to get to meet such...