- “This toner contains BHA and PHAs which are chemical exfoliants but this is quite a mild chemical exfoliating toner”6:12–6:23
- “The percentage is not that high”6:25–6:29
- “It smells so fresh”6:34–6:38
- “Luckily I'm not sensitive to fragrance, well at least this particular fragrance, so I don't seem to get any irritation from that”6:37–6:40
- “If you are sensitive to fragrance, just be a little bit wary about Glow Recipe products in general; they all tend to be fragranced”6:42–6:46
- “I used to use this almost every day for a really long time”6:48–6:55
- “When I stopped using it, I just got so many breakouts and so much cystic under-the-skin breakouts as well”6:53–7:01
- “I've recently gone back to this and my skin is happy again”7:11–7:15
- Source: Ranking TikTok viral products brutally honest - Nov 14, 2024
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- “I feel like it's never done me dirty, and it's just so cute”
- “I love to just like flick the lid off”
- Source: Top 5 Skincare Products - Aug 18, 2024
- “These are not your typical toner pads like you would normally think about a toner pad. These are used differently”14:28–14:35
- “My sensitive skin has no issues tolerating these whatsoever”15:47–15:52
- “These are in regular rotation for me. I see and feel a difference when I use these”16:07–16:12
- “I will definitely repurchase when or if I ever run out”16:09–16:15
- “I think this is a great K Beauty launch”16:24–16:28
- “I love these and will continue to use them”16:28–16:34
- Source: Best of Beauty 2026: Makeup, Skincare & More - Apr 3, 2026
Brand note
Glow Recipe leans hard into fruit-scented, glow-boosting formulas that feel like a treat to use — think lightweight textures, visible shine, and a strong watermelon DNA running through the line. The Glass Balm Lip Treatment is the clearest anchor right now: a thin, non-sticky balm with sheer color and a glossy finish that creators consistently compare to Summer Fridays. The trade-off is fragrance — if your skin doesn't tolerate it, most of the line is off the table.
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