Glamglow. Coming off the heels of the Golden Globes, you may think it was the catchphrase or a hashtag from the evening. It is actually a facial mask. Have you heard of this brand? Two Chemists in LA with celebrity friends used their free time to come up with a mask that made their friends red carpet ready. Little jars of this volcanic mud mask were secretly being passed through the hands of Hollywood’s elite until now (Jennifer Aniston and Miley Cyrus are said to be fans). I love that their story is so, well, Hollywood!! I, to, want to have super sexy, radiant skin, so it was time for me to get dirty and see what all the buzz was about….
I have a rule of three. If I hear about a product from 3 different sources, 3 different times, I have to try it. Case in point, this product has been racking up the awards such as New Beauty Best of 2012, Neiman Marcus Beauty Award Winner and Sephora’s Hot Now. There you go. 3. Justified. I went on a search for this little pot of mud that promised to be gold. Glamglow is available in a Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask and a Super-Mud Clearing Treatment Mask. I was going back and forth but ultimately, I went with the Clearing Mask. I haven’t had a facial in a long time and this product promises to revel dots of vacuum extraction. Could that even be true or is that a Hollywood spin?
When you open up the package, it says “Hello Gorgeous.” Who doesn’t love a compliment? I applied a thin layer of mud and waited until it completely dried. It took 10 minutes, but it could be left on for upwards of 20. Sure enough, little dots started to appear. I mean, I don’t want to gross you out with all my business so I took a screenshot from the Glamglow video, and I swear to the Beauty Gods certain parts of my face looked like this especially right around my nose:
I rinsed off the mask with warm water and my skin looked and felt amazing. It didn’t dry out my skin like some masks tend to do and my pores looked smaller! Where I had some unsightly blackheads (gross) some of them were gone. It didn’t get everything but for a while after the mask, there was some residual gunk coming out. How the hell this mask extracts, I do not know, but it works (the ingredients list is below). You may feel like you need to find a pot of gold to purchase this because it’s $69. That being said, according to the packaging, you can get 17 full masks out of the jar or it can be used for 1000 spot treatments. A lot cheaper than a facial and a heck of a lot less painful than extractions! Since I was on the fence about which one to purchase the saleslady gave me a sample of the Tingling & Exfoliating Mud. Try a sample but be ready for the Hollywood Ending….LOVE.
-Ivory
Ingredients:
NEW Groundbreaking patent pending TEAOXI™ is GLAMGLOW’s proprietary continuous time-release technology, delivering daily fresh natural eucalyptol, natural linalool oil & powerful flavonoids direct into our formula from real pieces of Eucalyptus Leaf contained in our magical healing Super-Mud™.
ACNECIDIC-6™
NEW ACNECIDIC-6™ 4.4%. The World’s first Clearing Treatment with a proprietary 6 acid blend. AHA & BHA acids are perfectly PH balanced for mind-blowing faster results.
- Glycolic – Helps Restore Photo Damaged Skin & Improves Skin Texture.
- Salicylic – Helps De-clog to Minimize Pores & New Skin Rejuvenation.
- Lactic – Helps Pigmentation, Moisture, Stimulation & Skin Collagen.
- Mandelic – Helps Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Aging Skin & Skin Elasticity.
- Pyruvic – Helps the Effects of Scaring & Clearer Skin.
- Azelaic – Helps Fight Follicle Bacteria & Breakouts.
PORE-MATRIX™
NEW PORE-MATRIX™ Our Activated-X Charcoal is an Xtreme absorption carbon, attracting toxic substances into its mass up to 500 times its volume from all skin types, within the deepest & toughest areas. Our new proprietary K17-Clay™ will better extract & encapsulate excess sebum oils, bacteria & toxins in a controlled stasis state, revealing a Pore-Matrix™ of extraction dots & areas, ready to be washed away for seemingly poreless skin.
BIO-LIFE-CELL-SCIENCE™
Uses the complex natural occurring skincare benefits of green life, for Advanced Scientific Skincare.
- EUCALYPTUS LEAF - Helps Fight Toxic Skin Complications.
- LICORICE ROOT - Helps Regulate & Alleviate Problem Skin.
- PEPPERMINT PLANT - Helps Control Bacteria & Irritations.
- CHAMOMILE - Helps Inflammation & Regeneration.
- MARIGOLD - Helps Fight Viral & Microbial Issues.
- COMFREY HERB - Helps Analgesic Recovery.
- ALOE VERA – Helps Healing & Rejuvenation.
- IVY – Helps Relieve Itching & Tightens Skin.
- CUCUMBER - Helps Soothe & Calm Skin.
You can purchase GlamGlow Super-Mud Clearing Treatment from Sephora or Neiman Marcus for $69.
Disclosure: The items for this review were purchased by Ivory and Olive. This post includes affiliate links which will compensate Ivory and Olive when used to purchase the product. In no way does the compensation affect our opinion of the product. Any monies we collect are used to maintain IvoryandOlive.com by purchasing products to review for our readers.
Dang!
Courtney Nichols Cash I know! It’s gross in a I so need this kind of way.
where can you get this? online only, or stores?
would you, by any chance, have gone to school in Florida, graduated around 2001?
I did, I graduated from University of Central Florida in 1998.
sephora!
They sell it at @sephora or Neiman Marcus. There are two different kinds. This one was the Glamglow Super Mud Clearing Treatment.
Where can I buy this…p
Misty, it’s available at Sephora and Neiman Marcus. The links are in the post.
You can get it cheaper on Amazon….
I cannot wait to try it. I got 2 different sample packs on the glamglow website for 11.99. Hoping it does the trick and then I’ll go ahead with a full purchase! Thanks for the review!!!
Thanks for the tip Emily! I just bought my samples on the Glam Glow website too!! I’m so excited to try this.
You are welcome!!!! I am, too!!!!!
What site did you get the sample from?
the glamglow site
Thank you Emily!
I tried to find the website… I googled glam glow and I can find the $69 bottle but no samples… Could you send the link… Thank you:)
Heather,
They ran out of the samples, but are suppose to replenish and add them back to the website today. As soon as they become available, we will post the link.
Thanks for stopping by! -Ivory
You can get FREE samples from Sephora! Just go in and ask!
This looks amazing!!!! I need to get this stuff!!!!
Linda,
We are both loving it! We think you will too. Come back and tell us what you think!
Ivory
Purchased this today at sephora and gave it a try …. It’s amazing! My nose and chin have quite a few blackheads (Ew) and after 20 mins the majority of them were cleared out. Some still remained, but I’m sure with continued use they will get better. Also leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed. I’m very happy I chose to buy this product!
Katie, I agree that it wasn’t a complete clean-sweep but it did remove a lot of gunk and as I continue to use it, it keeps getting better. Now I want to try the Tingling & Exfoliating one to compare.
I just ordered my sample pack from the GlamGlow site! I can’t wait to try it!!
Where on the site can you find the sample pack to order?
Hi all, the sample packs on Glamglow were called Sample Sexy. I can’t find it on their website anymore. I will contact Glamglow and see if it will be available soon and get back to you. -Ivory
Hi everyone…..we got this reply from Glamglow. Check back with their website on Wednesday! “Hi Kim, we loved the review thank you. Yes the try before you buy will be available again on Wednesday! We sold out and are putting more packs together for the increase in demand. Thank you for your support!”
Could someone give me directions on whre to find the sample (11.99) on their website?? I’m not finding it…Thank you!
http://www.glamglowmud.com/products/sample-sexy#.UUjEbFeVBAc
I just ordered it from amazon.
It really SOUNDS awesome but the ingredients list is a bit horrifying. It’s loaded with parabens
http://ezinearticles.com/?Dangers-of-Parabens—5-Facts-You-Need-to-Know!&id=1434158
Do you know of anything that works without parabens?
Allison,
We have purchased a product to try that is paraben-free. We need to try it a handful of times before we write our review but check back here! We will let you know if the results are similar.
Ivory
Bought this today based on your review. I love love love it!!!! Definitely worth the money.
My skin feels amazing and it really did remove the majority of my blackheads and tons (ewww) of oil.
The picture grossed me out but it sounds amazing.
I’ve got to try this. I’m usually pretty frugal, but I can’t stop thinking about this stuff. I’ve got to use it!
so…everyone keeps talking about blackheads…will it clear out normal pimples, including whiteheads, or at least reduce them in size/ make them go away faster?
Have you ever tried Perfectly Posh the Stripper does the same thing in my opinion and is only $22 for a bigger jar than that!!
We will have to look into that! We haven’t heard of it before. Does it extract the gross stuff?
yes it does!! I am a rep for them I would love to send you a sample
plus it is SLS, paraben free so it is REALLY healthy for your skin!!
Jamie, We would love to try this! Can you send my your contact information so we can connect? Our email address is ivoryandolive@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Jamie, do u think u could send me a sample as well? After looking at the pic I seriously want go try this product or something very similar without the harmful ingredients! My email address is fromnevaeh822@yahoo.com thank u so much!
I would really like to try a sample as well! andreaelizabethwall@gmail.com is my email!
I’ll join the sample list. You may end up with a bunch of new customers
n.bolin@live.com
I would also love a sample. My email is shanaleeackerman@yahoo.com
Can I get a sample too? ctrbeth@hotmail.com
I would love a sample as well. My email is saraepacker@gmail.com
I am very interested too. Could you email me and let me know where I could get a sample in Canada? unicornfartsnchocolatekisses@gmail.com
Id love a sample as well please cliffettenicholls@gmail.com.
May I be added to the sample list? Have been trying a few mew products lately, and nothing seems to be working. Thank you!
kmloeffler@gmail.com… forgot to add!
My poor 11 year old niece has blackheads so bad. nothing else works. we may have to look into this…
Warm olive oil rubbed vigorously on the face with fingers, then scrubbed off with a very hot washcloth (steam the face), followed by a baking soda exfoliation does wonders. I had awful blackheads and this really helped. Plus everything is natural and the olive oil means no extra moisturizing.
Castor oil works better as a cleansing oil. Mix that with a little grapeseed oil and jojoba oil and mix together in a travel size bottle. Massage into face, GENTLY wipe off with warm washcloth. No need to moisturize! Scrub once a week with baking soda and water. I’ve had acne prone oily skin since I was 12, this regimen is the only thing that works for me. My pores are much much smaller now.
Hi everyone I bought the exfoliating mud mask and I do like it but it did not extract any of my black heads it just gets rid of the dead skin and tightens your skin. I am wanting to try the treatment mud mask here soon when they get some more samples.
Beth,
I had a small sample of the Exfoliating mask. I only had enough to use on my T-zone so not enough to do a full review/post. It is more of a traditional mud musk. I can’t wait to hear what you think about the Clearing Mud Mask once you try it!
-Ivory
From Jamie, one of our readers:
Just an FYI skinstore.com offers free shipping over $49 and if you use coupon code FAB20 you can save 20% on GlamGlow. It comes out to be about $55 plus tax.
Hi all, I just wanted to let you know the sample packs are back on Glamglow. Here is the link: http://www.glamglowmud.com/sample-sexy#.UQGMO6UTvs0
You can also go into Sephora and ask for a sample. I did that last night and the mask is on my face as I’m typing this.
Must try this! I’ve been looking for something reliable, and I feel like this will work.
anybody know where you can buy this? and how much it costs?
Sarr,
The full size of Glamglow is $69. You can get it at Sephora, Neiman Marcus or on the Glamglowmud site. One of our readers mentioned it was on Skinstore.com and they have free shipping and a 20% off promotion. If you are just looking to try it, Glamglow sells 4 sample packets for $11.99 on their website called Sample Sexy.
Hope this helps,
Ivory
It is $59 on Amazon and shipping was about $5. Still, it is a bit of savings.
I was able to get a free sample at sephora!
Come back and tell us what you think!
I wish I could use this but like most companies they have aloe in their product and I’m allergic. I remember the day the manager at bath and body works was all excited to tell me that they now have aloe in the body spray and I wanted to cry because I love the scents there and now can’t use them. I have to check labels on everything now so I don’t have a reaction. I had a bad reaction a few years ago when I didn’t realize my sobe drink had aloe in it! It stinks to not be able to use stuff that is so amazing.
Ok so I have the exfoliating mud mask and I just tried the treatment mask and I have to say I don’t care for the treatment one but that’s just me. I’ve heard several people say you can see the yucky stuff coming out but I didn’t see anything. So I’m not going to be buying the treatment mask.
Where and how would we get a sample?
The full size of Glamglow is $69. You can get it at Sephora, Neiman Marcus or on the Glamglowmud site. One of our readers mentioned it was on Skinstore.com and they have free shipping and a 20% off promotion. If you are just looking to try it, Glamglow sells 4 sample packets for $11.99 on their website called Sample Sexy.
Hope this helps,
Ivory
Hello, one commenter said that the ingredients had many parabens, I was wondering if what she said is true and if in the long run it will have a dammaging effect on the skin. Thanks!
Hi Julia… There was a study a few years ago where some scientists found a link between parabens and breast cancer… The study was later recanted, but the damage was already done in the eyes of the public. There is no proof that parabens are dangerous. In fact, they are the least irritating of all preservatives.
I’ve heard the same thing– that they’re safe. Not only that, but when you have a product with certain natural ingredients you need some kind of a preservative to make sure it doesn’t go bad.
Just ordered my samples! Can’t wait!
Both of the masks are amazing! I work at sephora and these are the best I’ve seen!
Sophia, I haven’t tried the Tingling/Exfoliating mask but I did buy the jar of the Clearing Treatment. Do you have a favorite between the two?
The clearing one is my favorite. Just because I’m combo oily and acne prone! The tingling is going to add radiance and resurface!
Another thing to add to my Sephora shopping list. Thanks for sharing!
Hey ladies! I was, at first, concerned about the paraben comment that had already been posted. Then I did my own web research, focusing on sources I recognize and trust (more than unknown sites, at least) like the FDA and the Chicago Tribune. I am no longer concerned. I’m not forcing my opinion on you, or saying that anyone is right or wrong – we all have our own unique levels for tolerance of risk after all – but I do urge you to spend a few minutes doing your own web searching to draw your own conclusions!
Thanks Eris! We completely respect the opinions of all of our readers and really appreciate your comment. I have done a lot of my own research on the topic of parabens and really only trust unbiased sources like the FDA and the CDC. Not only for this topic, but for most health guidelines and clinical data as well. My professional background was in the medical field so I tend to stick with those sources. Again, thanks for your reply!
-Olive
True, but not sure I consider the FDA “unbiased”
Lisa, I must agree with you. Because of my professional medical experience, I feel the FDA is the LEAST unbiased source available.
I ordered my samples on January 24th and still haven’t received them. Anyone else notice a delay in shipping??? I have tried contacting GlamGlow several times with no response. I was just wondering if it took others awhile to receive theirs. Thanks!
I ordered mid- Jan and STILL have not received nor have I had any luck getting in contact with them. I’ve contacted them for a refund and nothing back from that either. :/
I ordered January 23rd and have not received. I sent out a few e-mails asking if these were backordered or whatnot. Hope to be able to update soon.
Have you received a reply?
Oddly enough, it was in the mailbox when I got home!
Can u put it all over ur face?
Yes you an put it all over your face or it can be used as a spot treatment.
I tried the clearing treatment twice and haven’t seen any results other than my face feeling smoother and clean. From what I can tell it didn’t remove any blackheads, but I spent $70 so I guess I’ll just keep using it!
I know this is random but try honey after you rinse the mask, I use to break out there also I tryed everything! And honey is what worked for me and I use organic coconut oil as a lotion after
so the honey helps remove blackheads?
Honey works as an antibacterial and eliminates the source of most breakouts. It has been used for generations as a wound healer (think topical wound ointment) & heavily documented during the Civil War.
I’ve tried everything too and a half a lemon cover in hiney worked wonders for me!! You just take the honey tippe lemon and use it to basically wash your face. Leave it for 5 mins and rinse with cool water.
I just ordered a (sample sexy)sample. I have the T-zone area problem and always have my entire life and am now in my 60′s and still have it. I sure do hope this helps me.Don’t know where else to turn? I have tried everything!
That’s crazy!! I am definitely trying it!! Thanks for the post!
Kari
http://moderngirlsinvintagepearls.blogspot.ca
Holy smokes!!!! I have GOT to try this!!! That looks amazing!
Is this something you have to use everyday or could I just use it once or twice a week and do my normal face cleansing routine the rest of the week??
Lydia,
Yes, I think this is a once or twice a week treatment!
Ivory
I got a tester from Sephora after I saw it on here and it works so well!! love it!! Thanks Ivory and Olive!! xx Kari
http://moderngirlsinvintagepearls.blogspot.ca/
wow, check out the full ingredient list, there must be every single paraben in this…. i still want to try a sample of it, but ….thats a lot of parabens!!! =O
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf, Mandelic Acid, Charcoal CI 77266, Parfum [Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate], Glycolic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Lactic Acid, Pyruvic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Iron Oxides CI 77491, Mentha Piperita Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycerin, Chamoilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hendera Helix Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.
This product sounds great and I would love to try it, but Glamglow does not ship to Canada and they are the only providers of the sample pack.
You can get samples at Sephora in Canada. I got mine there and I’m in Alberta!
Tried the mud mask….wasn’t impressed…just as good as any other fave mask…reminds me a lot of that really cheap but wonderful mint julep sort of deal I used to buy when I was younger….decent enough but I wouldn’t spend that amount of money on it (:
I just tried my free sample from Sephora and all I can say is “holy crap!”. I still have blackheads but I swear there is less of them. I may actually have to spend the money and get this stuff.
It’s the activated charcoal in the mask that clears out your pores.
You can save yourself a ton of money by buying activated charcoal (you can buy it on Amazon for $7: http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Activated-Charcoal-Capsules/dp/B0006LCQ4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362674936&sr=8-1&keywords=activated+charcoal), mixing a crushed capsule or two with water, and using that as a mask. You don’t get the glamorous packaging, but you also don’t get the chemicals and other junk. And you still have money.
I love this product, it really does work. As it dries you can see the oil it has sucked out of your pores when the clay turns colour and shows all the dark coloured dots. My skin feels so much smoother after I’ve washed the clay off and if I have any blemishes on my face when I use the mask, they are usually almost gone a day or two after using the product. I haven’t tried the tingling one yet, I use the cleansing one and will definitely buy it again. It isn’t cheap but I’m using it about once a week to make it last and that seems to work well for me.
$45 on Amazon!
I don’t know if anyone else mentioned it but there is a clay mask they sell at target that works just as good I swear by it my hubby ( who is in the military lol) he really likes it too but I didn’t tell you all that (; it’s by botanical and it’s under $20 bucks I think I payed like 11 or 12 for it last time it was on sale!
Thanks for the tip, Shawna! We will be checking out that mask. Mums the word on your husband. We won’t say either way if our husbands used Glamglow
Hi, I have 45 year old skin with mild rosacea, no acne. I have always experienced flakiness if I do not exfoliate daily and although my foundation gives good coverage, my pores look enlarged and I get a shiney appearance. Or my face flakes the founation off, after a few hours. I cannot use over the counter foundations, as they only contribute to the flaking issue. Mineral powder works best, currently….creams and liquid, not so good. Anyway, just wondering if this mud is helping with these similar issues for anyone else?
Sandi, I think I have something that could help you out! I have the same problem with flaky skin, mostly on my forehead. I use Sugar Fix, it’s a sugar scrub with avocado oil and honey in it. It’s done wonders for my dry flaky skin. I used to only wear mineral makeup for that reason but now I don’t even need makeup every day, and when I do, I just use a BB cream.
if you want you can email me at hollyisposh@hotmail.com
I was just telling my cousin the other day, this product looks interesting & she said we should order and try it. Will have to try soon!
After reading your blog I headed to Sephora and got a sample of clearing mud for my husband and a sample of tingling and exfoliating for myself. I’m so excited to try them. My husband and I are going to have a spa night this week. We’ll see who’s skin looks better
Sounds great! Does it work for regular pimples along with the blackheads?
I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO TRY THIS- NOW IT’S ON MY TO DO LIST FOR SURE!
MEGAN
THEBEAUTYSNOOP.COM
Wow. This is definitely now on my list of things I need to try!
I just ordered mine. I hope it’s as great as y’all say.
This looks pretty impressive.
Looks great!
wow! this stuff looks so incredible. I really wish i could try it!
man i want to try this ! looks amazing
I want to try this, but it is a tad expensive if I don’t already know that I love it. I’d like to win it so I could try it out!
Ohhhh this looks so cool! If I don’t win I’ll definitely buy a jar!
Need this!
Have been looking for this post for a while! I had seen it previously, and I have since become a Perfectly Posh consultant. I wanted to suggest The Stripper, our mud mask as well but I see another Posher beat me to it!! Lol
It’s the charcoal and clay that is doing the cleaning out of your pores, as a previous commenter stated, but the Stripper mask is a HUGE 9oz tub for $22. Much more affordable! I’m tempted to sample this anyway though just to compare them and see if the extra $50 is worth it!
If anyone is interested in a sample that hasn’t already gotten one my email is hollyisposh@hotmail.com
I’d love to try a sample but live in New Zealand! Is PP available here? My email is jgisborne@gmail.com
Holly, I’d love a sample! I have looked into the PP line but have never found anything that I just couldn’t live without.. My email is kristleharrison@hotmail.com
Thanks so much!
Please send me a sample, sandra9493@yahoo.com. thank you
Did the Black heads really show up when you put it on?
Dominique, yes it definitely makes your blackheads visible while its on. It looks like little dots. Just like the picture. -Olive
how exactly do you use both of them? Do you put it on dry skin or wet skin i know you wait 10 mins but is it better to rinse it off like a with ur hands or a warm wet wash cloth?
Hope to win!