Glow

We put the new exfoliating, hydrating, and clearing Glow Recipe strawberry serum to the test. Here's everything you need to know, plus where to buy.

I also found myself waking up with a glow—even when the rest of me was still in sleep mode. After using the serum for one month, my acne all but disappeared (save for the few zits that crop up during my period). It also helped to lighten dark spots for a more even skin tone, decongest my pores, and make my skin feel baby smooth. The serum is also formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing niacinamide, bisabolol (a derivative of chamomile), and vitamin C. Each morning I cleansed with the same CeraVe cleanser, followed by a vitamin C serum, lightweight moisturizer, and a daily mineral SPF. I got my hands on a bottle before the serum launched at the tail end of March and put it to the test on my hormonal acne-dotted skin. The new Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth Serum combines a one-two punch of exfoliating powerhouses that smooths skin, dries up zits, and hydrates—all at the same time.