Skincare,
backed by science.
An ingredient-first skincare app and website, grounded in 521 peer-reviewed citations across all the major dermatology and academic journals. Independently owned. Ad-free.
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Glow Table
The periodic table
of skincare active ingredients.
Every ingredient in the Glow Table, grouped by function and tier-graded by evidence. Click any element for the full research dossier.
Numbers on each tile = peer-reviewed papers we cite for that ingredient.
What GlowPal is
Two things: a research-grade reading list,
and an app that turns it into your routine.
A research database
111 active ingredients, each rated by how strong the research behind it is, with citations pulled from 12 trusted research and regulatory databases.
Routines that actually layer
Picks for every step, with clear notes on what plays well together and what to keep apart. No more guessing whether your retinol and your acid will clash.
A routine that adapts to you
Answer a few questions and get a morning and night routine matched to your concerns, skin type, and budget — saved to your account and refined over time. Premium adds weekly auto-tuning.
A pocket lab
for your skin.
Search ingredients and build a routine that actually layers. Use the iOS app to scan ingredient labels and your face for real-time analysis.
- Search ingredientsLook up any active; verdicts and layering rules per ingredient
- Personalized routineBuilt from your goals; morning and night steps that actually layer
- Scan with the appDownload the iOS app to scan your face and product labels
- Smart trend trackingSave your routine and track progress over time
From the editorial
Ingredient explainers and routine guides.
Ceramides and Barrier Repair: What the Research Actually Says
The lipid trio that rebuilt the dermatology world's understanding of how skin holds together.
K-Beauty Acids vs. Western Acids: The Actual Differences
Not all chemical exfoliants are the same. Here's how the formulations diverge and which to reach for.
Niacinamide + Zinc for Acne: The Evidence, the Limits, the Reality
A popular stack with real supporting data, and some honest caveats about what it can't do.
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