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),...

Next-level hydration technology is blowing up. The first way being: ‘Aqua Peeling’, which we previously discussed on our blog, and the second being ‘Aqua Filling’. Both are derived from names of hydration-based procedures that are now on the menu of most derm clinics in Korea and help achieve the ideal of that custard-like, bouncy texture that is found in youthful skin. Aqua fill is exactly that – to youthfully plump...

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...

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...

One of the things that I love about Korean skincare is trying out products with unique ingredients that aren’t commonly found in Western skincare. Last time, we introduced you to the nutrient-packed natto gum. This time, we’re putting the spotlight on an ingredient that has the entire Glow Recipe team obsessed–the lotus! The Significance of the Lotus The lotus is a prominent cultural symbol in Asian cultures and is one...

Our co-founders Sarah & Christine have just returned from a beauty inspired trip to South Korea in which they have brought back the latest trends and products from the skincare central of the world. Some of their hottest finds have come from a rising beauty mecca that is taking the skincare world by storm for the skin-beneficial & unique ingredients that have grown here natively for centuries. Jeju, the largest...

I first encountered natto when I was studying abroad in Japan and a couple of my friends thought it would be funny to challenge each other to eat natto (think the cinnamon challenge, except with natto). If you’ve eaten/seen natto, you know it is not the most appetizing looking food. It’s slimy and gooey, and if you look at it close, it kind of looks like …alien eggs. Despite its...

Macadamia nuts. We’ve all eaten them, had them covered in chocolate and toffee, and baked into cookies with white chocolate and even sprinkled on lattes. After a recent series of highly unfortunate events in Korea – and where Macadamia nuts were a minor player – news outlets are reporting that sales of Macadamia nuts have spiked locally. We felt our friend the Macadamia nut could use a little pick-me-up and...