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A little background about thisGLOW RECIPE - Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask
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GLOW RECIPE
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Jun. 24, 2020
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Brand Breakdown: Glow Recipe
Hey yāall! In todayās Brand Breakdown, weāre talking about Glow Recipe. Glow recipe was founded in 2014 bu Christine Chang, and Sarah Lee, two Korean Americans. Today Iāll be breaking down the ingredients of 4 of their most popular products.
Letās start with the GLOW RECIPE - Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask with is $42 for .5 fl oz. This face mask features retinol as the title suggests, and it also has avocado oil and extract, as well as coffeeberry. Avocado oil and extract have Vitamin E and C, and are also nourishing. Coffeeberry, which is the seed of a coffee plant, has a lot of antioxidants.
It also has glycerin and squalane which are hydrating, as well as Nicinamide, Hylaronic acid, and aloe vera gel. I will mention that this product has a lot of potentially irritating extracts as well as fragrance.
Next is one of their most popular products, the GLOW RECIPE - Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask which is $45 for 2.7 fl oz. This mask has has 2 main ingredients. Watermelon extract, and Hylaronic acid. By this point yāall know all about Hylaronic acid (and if you donāt, check out my Skincare Acid Cheat Sheet), so letās talk about watermelon extract.
If you read my Brand Breakdown on Clean & Clear, youāll know that watermelon extract is an amazing ingredient, and watermelon juice isnāt. Luckily, in this product itās watermelon extract, which is very soothing and hydrating. This product also has glycerin and Glycolic acid in it. It does however have a lot of fragrance, irritating extracts, and alcohol.
Next up is the #GLOW RECIPE - Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover[products]#[ThreeStars] with is $32 for 3.4 fl oz. Supposedly the main draws of this product are papaya enzymes, papaya seed oil, and blueberry extract. Now blueberry extract and papaya seed oil are not very researched ingredients that have only minimal effects on the skin. Papaya enzymes are mildly exfoliating, but donāt do much else. The cleansing balm is pretty basic other than this.
And finally is the #GLOW RECIPE - Pineapple Vitamin C Serum[products]#[TwoStars] which is $49 for 1 fl oz. The marketing for this product is around its pineapple juice and Vitamin C. This product is super lacking for the price. The same way watermelon juice is less good for your skin than watermelon extract (because itās diluted), pineapple juice is less effective than pineapple extract. Other than that, this product has Vitamin C which is great but very mainstream. This product also has fragrance.
Those are all the products I have for today. I would say they got gradually worse as we went on, which I didnāt even do on purpose. This brand is quite expensive for itās actual formulations, and I think there are better brands that are cheaper. If you can splurge, splurge on Youth to the People instead. Please cheer for this post, follow me for similar content, and comment below your favorite Youth to the People product.
-Mae
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Cherie Made Me But It! š āØš
Hi Cherie Fam š
I came across @Malloryās post regarding the avocado sleeping eye mask š„ and the niacinamide watermelon drops š. I was intrigued so I did some research and ended up ordering the make your own kit. It comes with 4 sample size items and a bag for $29. I thought I would try to sample the product first and see how it works on my skin before committing to a full size products.
I got the
ā¢GLOW RECIPE - Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser
I heard this cleanser is great for removing make up. I read the ingredient list and I am sold. I can never say no to a gentle cleanser
⢠GLOW RECIPE - Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer I am looking for a new day time moisturizer and this seems perfect. This smells so good. It has a thin consistency and feels cool on the skin
ā¢GLOW RECIPE - Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask
I HAD to get this. Dark circles and hollow under eyes are a problem. Itās generic and I love how this contains retinol
Glow recipe also included lots of sample items. I didnāt pick up the niacinamide drops because I still have lots from Paulaās choice. However, I am excited to try it and glad I got a sample
I will post a review in a month or so and let you all know how it worked out.
Xoxo,
Francesca š
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olehenriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask
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š¦contains clay, snow lotus extract, lactic & salicylic acids, eucalyptus, green tea, algae, alpine willow & Irish moss
š¦has a light minty scent & cooling effect on the skin (but doesnāt tingle)
š¦the directions say to leave it on for 15 minutes then add cool water to lather & rinse off; both times I have used it I have left it on for longer b/c it doesnāt completely dry so your skin doesnāt feel tight or hard. It does take a little manpower to get off (& is a little messy)-I went through 2 washcloths to get it off & both were bright blue afterwards, but the color came right out after 1 cycle in the washing machine (personally, I think the fun bright blue color makes it worth a little mess š)
š¦I love the way my skin feels after removing-it is so soft & smooth, my pores look clearer & skin feels overall refreshed. Itās supposed to help control oil but I havenāt noticed this yet-maybe with more uses I will be able to tell a difference-i will update if so! I will be repurchasing this! .
OLE HENRIKSEN-Cold Plunge Pore Mask
Battle of the Face Masks
My skin type is combo oily that can lean more dry during the weather changes or just randomly. My skin concerns are acne, oiliness throughout the day and also dehydration. Iāve ranked the face washes I currently have open right now based on how they worked for me personally (starting from favorite). My favorite out of this bunch is the philosophy - Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Mask because can see a difference when I use the mask, but itās nothing major especially for the price tag.
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philosophy - Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Mask
Key Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (for acne and blackhead removal) and White Clay (removes dead and dry skin cells).
Texture/Consistency: Cream with granules
Scent: None
Price: $18 for 1 oz / 30 mL (mini size) OR $35 for 2.5 oz / 75 mL
Experience: I havenāt noticed much, if any, difference in my pores honestly. I do notice that my skin looks more radiant and glows after removing this mask because the abundant amount of granules give a nice exfoliation.
Repurchase/Recommend: Itās nice, but nothing special and donāt think itās worth the high price tag because itās not on the face long. Iād rather put that money towards an actual exfoliator than a mask.
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e.l.f. - Hydrating Bubble Mask
Key Ingredients: Glycerin (for hydration and protection)
Texture/Consistency: Gel that turns into bubbles
Scent: Soapy
Price: $14 for 1.69 oz / 50 g
Experience: The sensation of the gel turning into bubbles tickles and can easily get out of control and get into your eyelashes. I donāt notice any difference in the hydration of my skin. It is easy to wash off, but the packaging is finicky and randomly decides to stop dispensing product and you have to keep pressing down until more comes out. It also requires quite a bit of product to fully coat the face so not sure how long it will last for.
Repurchase/Recommend: No I didnāt notice any difference and the packaging is difficult.
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FREEMAN - Matcha Ice Cream Melting Sugar Face Mask
Key Ingredients: Matcha extract (helps clear pores)
Texture/Consistency: Thick gel with gummy flakes
Scent: Sweet
Price: $3.99 for 1.18 fl oz / 3-4 uses
Experience: This mask is so thick and difficult to remove off the face! It made me ever want to use it. I also didnāt notice any sort of difference after using this mask. The style packaging is really nice and convenient and you can definitely get more uses than the recommended. It also claims that the flakes dissolve, but they never did for me.
Repurchase/Recommend: No, too difficult to remove and didnāt see any results.
e.l.f.-Hydrating Bubble Mask
Letās talk about Pores minimizing product
This is Rare Earth deep pore cleansing masque from skincare brand Kiehlās made from New York, USA šŗšø
Main ingredients: Amazonian White Clay, Water, Glycerin, etc
Benefit: It claims that some of main ingredients sourced near the Amazon River in Northern Brazil so, the formula is full with minerals and get rid of surface toxins from skin.
What I noticed: I use this product once every two weeks and I use it over summer to spring season. Now it is winter time, Iām confidently shout out to the result of it. this cleansing masque really helps deep cleansing my skin inside out, my skin feel frim since the first time I use, and I noticed the appearance of pores minimized clearly after I ām continue using it a month.
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Down side: On the direction of product recommended for use once or twice a week. But if you have sensitive normal to dry skin just like me, you should use it only once every two week or less just like me. Because it could dry out or irritate your skin or both.
Price: $35/ 4.2 oz
Tips: put the masque on thin layer and make sure you leave it only 10 mins and remove it well but warm wet towel. Kiehl's - Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
Kiehl's-Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
The Forever Mask
You guys are going to see a lot of Glow recipe on my page, because if I havenāt made it clear, I am obsessed!
š The Watermelon Glow Sleeping Maskš
Where do I even start!
This mask:
š is super lightweight and drys quickly
š a very gentle formula for all skin types
š gives a over night super boost of hydration
š smells heavenly of watermelon
Helps:
Large pores
Blackheads
Dryness
Wrinkles
Acne
Oiliness
Sunburns
I love using this product after Iāve been outside all day in the summer. It gives my skin that extra hydration it desperately needs after being in the sun. Itās my go to for if I have a sunburn on my face, it helps the burn heal drastically! I also use it if I sense a really bad breakout about to happen.
I love everything about this mask!
It does have a strong smell of watermelon if thatās something you donāt like.
Recommend?
YES. It comes in different sizes so you donāt have to buy a full size, you can get a mini like me. And itāll last you months!
GLOW RECIPE-Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask
THE BODY SHOP - Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
Iām so glad I picked up this back at ulta on Black Friday! It was on sale for 16$ and I couldnāt pass that up. This mask is amazing for pores! It really dries them up and clears them out. My skin looks so clean after using
There are a few downsides, it really is DRYING, I need to triple moisturize after using this. Also itās pretty messy! I recommend washing off in the shower and not over a sink
THE BODY SHOP-Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
I LOVE THIS MASK.
The Bliss Pore Patrol Deep Detox Four-Clay Souffle Mask is my new favorite impurity vacuum for my skin. It comes out of this cannister and the texture is silky and whipped. It goes on so smooth, and dries quickly. After rinsing this off, my skin felt like .. felt. Soft. Plump. Ready for action.
Whats in it that makes it so good?
-Bentonite Clay
-Kaolin Clay
-French Green Clay (cause french clay is the bougiest clay)
-Sea Clay
So all the main clays are here, and as they dry down, they dyson the hell out of your pores. Like sucks out the sadness and impurities.
bliss-Pore Patrol Mask
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