about the brand
Glow Recipe, founded in 2014 by Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, is a U.S.-based skincare brand that draws inspiration from Korean beauty. They are known for fruit-forward, innovative formulations.
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Glow Recipe
Brand Rating & Evaluation
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The Shifting Gaia rating evaluates brands based on sustainable practices, ingredients and materials, and social responsibility, among others. These are a few factors influencing this brand's score:
sustainability practices
Glow Recipe has taken several steps toward sustainability. The brand is Climate Neutral Certified, meaning they have measured their carbon emissions, offset them, and are working actively to reduce their overall carbon footprint. Glow Recipe also prioritizes eco-friendly packaging; they use recyclable materials, with a preference for glass over plastic, and employ plant-based inks for labeling.
Additionally, Glow Recipe responsibly sources most ingredients, choosing fruit-derived and natural ingredients when possible.
While these initiatives are positive, Glow Recipe could improve its transparency by providing more details on its long-term sustainability goals, such as specific carbon reduction targets or waste management strategies. Enhanced reporting on these aspects would strengthen their sustainability profile.
ingredients & materials
Glow Recipe focuses on clean, non-toxic formulations, avoiding potentially harmful substances such as parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances. Their product formulations are vegan and cruelty-free.
Although Glow Recipe maintains a high standard in terms of ingredient safety, the absence of third-party certifications like EWG Verified or COSMOS across its entire line limits independent verification of these claims. Expanding certification coverage would provide an added layer of reassurance for consumers concerned about ingredient safety.
social responsibility
Glow Recipe is committed to cruelty-free practices, and they are certified by PETA, which ensures that the brand does not conduct or commission animal testing at any stage of product development. The brand also ensures that all its formulations are vegan, which reflects its commitment to animal welfare.
However, Glow Recipe provides limited information about labor practices within its supply chain, including details on supplier working conditions or fair wage standards. A more comprehensive approach to social responsibility, including increased transparency on these aspects, would bolster their ethical credibility and address an important area that is currently under-documented.
certifications
Cruelty-Free (PETA)
Vegan (PETA) Leaping Bunny Carbon Neutral Certified
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