2020 Blog Post Round-Up

Written by Glow Recipe — December 30, 2020

2020 Blog Post Round-Up

Our mission here at Glow Recipe is not only about giving you the glowiest skin of your life, but we also want to teach you everything there is to know about skincare! One way we do that is with The Glow Edit. As we ring in the new year, here are the top stories from this, shall we say, truly unforgettable year?

  1. How To Tell The Difference Between Skin Purging And A Breakout

Picture this: You purchase a new skincare product with actives (think retinol, BHA, or AHA) thinking that it’ll finally solve all of your problems, but instead of waking up to baby-smooth skin, the next morning you find a crop of breakouts all over your face! What gives? In this blog post, we give you the scoop on skin purging and why it actually might be a *good* thing when it happens!

  1. How To Layer Vitamin C With Your Acids

Actives, and vitamins, and retinoids — oh my! When mixing together your nightly skincare cocktail, you want to make sure that the products you’ll be slathering all over your face will actually work together to give your skin that ultra-glowy look. But with all the different ingredients out there, it’s tough to figure out how to layer them properly! Worry no more: In this blog post, we give you the rundown on how to incorporate actives and vitamin C into your skincare routine!

  1. Why This is the Best Time to Use Retinol and BHA

Whoa, wait — this just might be the greatest skincare collab of the year! Find out all about why BHA and retinol are the dream-team your skin never knew it needed.

  1. Exactly How to Get Glass Skin in 5 Easy Steps

Does it take a million steps to get the glass skin look? Think again! We breakdown how to get that dewy, luminous complexion in five simple steps.

  1. I tried the Korean ‘7 Skin Method’ and it rescued my dehydrated skin

Is the Korean ‘7 Skin’ method actually worthy of all the hype? Follow Sarah Lee, one of our co-founders, as she tries out the skincare trend that took the skincare community in Korea by storm and shares her surprising results!

  1. Meet the Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm!

What’s orange, creamy, and smells like the tropical vacation of your dreams?! Our Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm, of course! Free of skin-sensitizing PEGs but chock-full of vitamins A, C, and E, this cleansing balm makes it easier than ever to add double cleansing to your daily skin care routine! We give you an inside look into our Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm in this blog post.

  1. Retinol vs. Retinoids: What’s the Difference?

Hold up: retinol and retinoids aren’t the same thing? Well…it depends. We give you all the information about the difference between the two, why it matters, and which one is the best option for your specific skin care needs.

  1. What’s Safe (& What’s Not) To Use On Your Skin During Pregnancy

Got a bun in the oven? With helpful tips on what’s safe and what to avoid, we’ve created the perfect pregnancy-safe skincare routine for all moms-to-be! Here’s our no-fuss guide to caring for your skin while you’re expecting.

  1. 5 Reasons to Add Blueberries To Your Skincare Routine

Attention, all skincare enthusiasts! Blueberries are not just for fruit pie-lovers anymore. We give you the top five facts about why you should include this tiny-but-mighty, antioxidant-rich berry in your next smoothie and your everyday skincare routine as well!

  1. 7 Skin Method 2.0: Advanced Toner Tips for Lasting Hydration

You may have already heard of the Korean ‘7 Skin’ method as a guaranteed way to get dewy, hydrated skin in a flash (and if you haven’t, we’ll give you a quick refresh). Want to know the lowdown on how to take this skincare trend to the next level? Our co-founder, Christine, shares her insider tips and hacks to step up your skincare game.