cleansers
DR. GLOW UP RECOMMENDS DOUBLE CLEANSING AT NIGHT, AND SIMPLY RINSING WITH WATER IN THE MORNING.
Chemist Confessions
Blank Slate
Hydrinity
Prelude Cleanser
SkinBetter
Refining Foam Cleanser
retinoids & retinols & retinals & tret
SO MUCH SCIENCE BACKGROUND, WE'LL SAVE IT FOR A BLOG.
ALMOST EVERYONE BENEFITS (AGING, ACNE, HYPERPIGMENTATION), THE KEY IS JUST FINDING THE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
SkinBetter
AlphaRet Clearing Serum
Rx
Tretinoin
(clinic/local delivery)
SkinBetter
AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Avène
Retrinal 1.0
Avène
Retrinal Serum
(Bakuchiol)
antioxidants & vitamin C
WORKS WELL WITH YOUR SUNBLOCK TO AVOID OXIDANTS (WHICH AGES YOUR SKIN) DURING THE DAY, BUT NOW RESEARCH SUGGESTS USING IT NIGHTLY WHILE YOUR BODY PRODUCES ITS OWN INTERNAL OXIDANTS AS WELL.
SkinBetter
AltoAdvanced
*all sorts of antioxidants
acid toners & serums
AHA'S COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. (LIGHTER SKIN CAN TOLERATE GLYCOLIC, DARKER SKIN TYPES FAVOR LACTIC OR MANDELIC).
BHA'S ARE OIL-SOLUBLE, AND GREAT FOR PORES/SEBUM/ACNE.
PHA'S ARE SUPER GENTLE BECAUSE OF THEIR LARGE MOLECULAR SIZE.
HYALURONIC ACID (HA) IS NOT AN ACID (FOR HYDRATION).
TRANEXAMIC ACID (TXA) IS NOT AN ACID (FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION).
Chemist Confessions
Baby Steps
(PHA)
*Dry or sensitive
Glytone
Mandelic Acid
(AHA)
*Sensitive or darker skin
Chemist Confessions
The Specialist
(BHA)
*Acne
Glytone
Tranexamic Acid
(TXA)
*for hyperpigmentation
SkinBetter
AlphaRet Peel Pads
AHA, BHA
*Very versatile
Glytone
Lactic Acid
(AHA)
*Very versatile!
pigmentation serums
THESE. ARE. NOT. SKIN. BLEACHERS!
THEY MAKE SKIN MORE EVENLY TONED (BY AFFECTING ENZYMATIC STEPS IN THE MELANIN PROCESS). THESE ARE GREATLY AFFECTED BY AGE, ETHNICITY, INFLAMMATION, AND HORMONES (UM HELLO MELASMA!). MULTIPLE TREATMENTS (IE MICRONEEDLING, AND LASERS) IN ADDITION TO SKINCARE IS OFTEN NEEDED. ADD RETINOIDS AND SUNBLOCK TO YOUR CART IF YOU NEED ANY OF THESE!
Glytone
3% Tranexamic acid
Kojic Acid
Niacinamide
SkinBetter
Even (Tone Correcting)
Hexylresorcinol
Alpha Arbutin
Hydrinity
Vivid Brightening Serum
Hexylresorcinol
Peptides
Rx
4% hydroquinone
(clinic/local delivery)
soothers
SOOTHE YOUR POST-PROCEDURAL OR INFLAMED SKIN. THESE SERUMS HAVE THEIR BLEND OF MAGIC ✨ IN THEM!
Avène
Cicalfate
*Dr. Glow Up's fave!
Hydrinity
Renewing HA serum
Long hyaluronic acid
*Regenerative PPM6
Hydrinity
Restorative HA serum
Long hyaluronic acid
*Regenerative PPM6
Agastache mexicana
SkinBetter
Mystro Balance Serum
*Adaptogens!
moisturizers
COULD BE DR. GLOW UP'S FAVORITE PRODUCT TO TALK ABOUT!
Stratia
Lipid Gold
(previously Liquid Gold)
Chemist Confessions
Mr. Reliable 2.0
*so soothing!
Chemist Confessions
Aquafix
*Use together or by itself
sun protection
PROTECT YOUR SKIN AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE AND PREVENT FUTHER SKIN AGING! THESE PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED TO HAVE OTHER BENEFITS (IE CONVENIENCE, COLOR COVERAGE OR PIGMENT EVENING, SPRAY ETC) TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO RE-APPLY DURING THE DAY!
SkinBetter
SPF68 Compact (tinted protects against UVA!)
SkinBetter
SPF75 (tinted protects against UVA!)
Beauty of Joseon
SPF50 PA++++
Probiotics
Skin + Tonic
SKINVISIBLE
SPRAY
men's section
KEEPING IT SUPER SIMPLE. NO 10-STEP PROCESSES HERE.
SkinBetter
Solo Men's Defense Serum
Antioxidants
Matte Finish
the eyes have it
DR. GLOW UP HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SKEPTIC OF EYE CREAMS.
HERE ARE ONES SHE THINKS ARE DECENT (OR HER CIRCLE SWEARS BY.)
SkinBetter
Interfuse Eyes
Hydrinity
Eye Renew Complex
Chemist Confessions
Double Play
Stratia
Lipid Gold Eyes
lip sync
THE OBSESSION WITH LIP BALM NEVER ENDED FOR DR. GLOW UP.
sprays
COOL YOUR INFLAMED SKIN DOWN. BEST PRACTICE FOR AFTER PROCEDURES OR ROSACEA!
Hydrinity
Hypochlorous Acid
Avène
Eau Thermale
Active
Hypochlorous Acid
sheetmasks
JUST A LITTLE EXTRA TLC FOR YOUR FACE. BONUS TIP: WHEN IT STARTS TO DRY, FOLD IN HALF AND PUT IT ON YOUR NECK!
Benev Exosome
Sheet Mask
the grab bag
WHEN YOU JUST DONT KNOW TO CATEGORIZE IT…
Clean Skin Club
Bio-based face towel


