When I first discovered K-beauty, the Oil Cleansing Method was espoused as one of the primary ways Korean and Asian beauty cultures differed from our own. The concept seemed revolutionary to me as well. Before cleansing oils, I was terrified to wear foundation in fear that it would break me out, mostly due to my own ineptitude at removing it. Now, I love my double cleanse- it’s immensely satisfying to...

You know that bubbling feeling of excitement and anticipation right before you open a package or present? That’s what is feels like to unveil and reveal new beauty and skincare products at Glow Recipe! We’re ecstatic to introduce you to a full skincare routine from new brand Primary Raw for multiple reasons: Primary Raw’s products cover every recent skincare trend from the milk peel (close sibling to the aqua peel),...

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...

Korean bathhouses or jimjilbang have been around in New York and LA for sometime now. These communal bathhouses offer a variety of dipping pools, saunas, steam rooms, ice rooms, massage therapies and even cafes, with enough activities to take up a full day of blissed-out relaxation. Lately Korean jimjilbangs have taken it to the next level with a slew of new treatments. When we heard about the enzyme bath at...

Using a cleanser at the end of a long day to remove dirt, debris, makeup, and sebum is a part of most modern skincare routines. Throughout Asia, cleansing is widely considered the most important part of skincare, which has resulted in the development of highly specialized products and methodologies. The double cleanse method is commonplace in Korea and Japan, where there is the belief that, because multiple ‘layers’ are needed...