Learn more about Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask. I share exactly how I use it, the results I have experienced and where you can purchase the product should you decide to try it.
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With so many different skin care products on the market, it can be really overwhelming to decide which ones you should invest in. This is especially true when it comes to trendy or higher end products.
Glow Recipe is a brand that has been popping up everywhere from pretty much every social media platform to magazines to subscription boxes. It’s a brand that’s hard to miss at the moment.
I received the Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask in one of my Boxycharm boxes and have been using it for the last 3 months or so.
Below I will discuss more about the brand, the product itself, the results I have experienced and where you can purchase the product should you decide to try it.
If you’re interested in more Glow Recipe reviews, be sure to also check out my review for Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream as well as Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm.
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About Glow Recipe
Glow Recipe is a skincare company with a presence in the United States and parts of Europe.
Their products were initially inspired by Korean beauty, also commonly referred to as K-beauty. The founders have even traveled to Korea on multiple occasions to perfect their formulas.
All of Glow Recipe’s products are powered by fruit and other high-quality, natural ingredients. The products are clean, cruelty-free and free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
The product line includes cleansers, moisturizers, serums, treatment masks, toners, body cream and lip balm.
My Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask Review
What Is It?
Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask is a mask that you wear as you sleep. Retinol is encapsulated in the mask and is released throughout the night.
This mask can also be used as a wash off mask or as a daily moisturizer. Sunscreen should be applied when using products containing retinol.
The mask is a light green color, but is colorless once applied to the skin. It’s a semi-firm cream, with only a very light scent.
There are 4 main ingredients in this mask:
- Avocado: rich in antioxidants, helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Encapsulated Retinol: rejuvenating, helps to firm the skin.
- PHA: gently exfoliates.
- Matcha: rich in antioxidants, helps protect skin barrier health, nourishing and soothing.
After reading through the entire list of ingredients, there are also several other very effective ingredients in this mask like hyaluronic acid, squalane, chamomile, aloe, kaolin, spirulina, ginger, rosemary and much more!
Who Is It For?
It is ideal for dry to normal skin. It is a very mild formula that can be used daily or nightly.
Retinol is often used as an effective anti-aging treatment.
How I Used It
I primarily only use this mask as an overnight sleeping mask approximately 2-3 times per week.
According to the directions, a dime size amount should be applied to the skin as the last step in your nighttime skincare routine. You should then pat the skin for optimal absorption.
This is exactly how I use the product. You can feel it on your skin as it doesn’t absorb into it very quickly, which I assume is intentional in a product like this that is suppose to slow release over time.
In the morning I wash it off during my usual morning shower and routine.
Full disclosure: I used many other skincare products during the 3-4 months that I tested this mask. The results that I have experienced have been consistent regardless of other products used.
My Results
Unfortunately, the Glow Recipe website does not have the results from any studies done on this particular product. Because I love the results that I have personally experienced with this mask, I would really like to see how it compares to others.
I did not experience any irritation, redness or peeling/flaking when using this retinol mask.
It does leave a bit of a dewy feel to the skin while it’s on. Basically you can feel it on your skin for quite some time.
Upon waking, my skin feels super soft and hydrated and continues to feel this way even after washing the mask off.
This is the ONLY product where, at times, the large hyperpigmentation spot on one of my cheeks appears significantly lighter in the morning. Even with consistent use, the spot hasn’t faded. It’s only occasionally and temporary, unfortunately.
I do want to note that reducing hyperpigmentation is not listed as one of the benefits of this product.
Overall, I am super happy with the Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask, will continue to use it, and would highly recommend it.
I also want to say that I’ve only had really good experiences with all of the products from Glow Recipe that I’ve tried so far. I am planning to try more soon and am especially interested in the products that they do recommend for hyperpigmentation.
How Much Does It Cost?
Glow Recipe’s products fall more in the mid-range for skin care. All of their individual products are currently priced under $50.
The Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask seems to be sold in two sizes. At the time of this post, there is only a 25ml jar available on Glow Recipe’s website with a retail value of $25.00. However, there is also a 70ml jar available on other websites listed below with a retail value starting around $43.00.
How long this product will last will very greatly on how often you choose to use it. I used mine (the larger size jar) 1-3 times a week and it lasted 3-4 months.
Where Can You Buy It
There are several places you can purchase Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping Mask:
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