If you’ve ever been on #BeautyTok (the side of TikTok where all of your favorite beauty influencers and enthusiasts hang), you’ve probably seen Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops all over your feed. As K-beauty has become wildly popular in the U.S., Glow Recipe has quickly led the pack as one of the buzziest Korean beauty-inspired brands on the market.
They made their way into our skin-care routines with products that are not only clean but formulated with fruit extracts like plum, guava, avocado, and, most famously, watermelon (and seriously smell so yummy!).
Cofounders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee have skillfully developed products intended to address basically every skin-care issue you can think of. Their first product—the Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask (inspired by their grandmothers)—was an instant hit when it launched in 2017 (after their transition from an e-commerce site) and continues to be one of the brand’s best sellers.
With an ever-expanding lineup, it can be difficult to know which products are worth the spend, but rest assured, each of the products below will leave your skin glowing.
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Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
We’re double cleansing at night now, babe. Use this cleansing balm to break down your makeup, SPF and general grime – your future self will thank you for it.
This multi-tasking serum is glass skin looks in a bottle. It uses watermelon (for hydration and brightening), niacinamide (to improve uneven skin tone), and hyaluronic acid (for hydration).
Brightening and resurfacing, this Guava Vitamin C + Ferulic Dark Spot Serum from Glow Recipe is a must-try thanks to its heavy-hitting formula that targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Amanda Booz recently hit the red carpet at the 18th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards courtesy of smartwater alkaline with antioxidants® to discover how simple fashion choices make a big impact.
As a multi-skilled journalist, producer, and lifestyle blogger, Amanda knows just how to get celebs talking about their beauty and style. Meeting up on the smartwater alkaline with antioxidants® stage, she got some great advice from some very stylish stars.
When asked how to keep your look refreshed, singer and actress Kat Graham said it starts from the inside out. “Staying hydrated and taking care of your body and your skin,” she says. “You can have all the fashion in the world but if you’re not healthy, it will show.” Actress and choreographer Brandee Evans, agreed noting that staying moisturized was key and digital beauty creator Jackie Aina added that looking fresh and fine starts with a shower!
Craving more celeb insight? Check out this video. Amanda talks fashion icons with Shoniqua Shandai and Tyler Lepley—and you don’t want to miss it!
