Skincare, backed by the research.
An ingredient-evidence database and the app that turns it into your routine, grounded in 645 peer-reviewed citations, not marketing claims.
Real picks, real evidence. Take the 5-question quiz for your own.
What GlowPal is
Two things: a research-grade reading list,
and an app that turns it into your routine.
A research database
129 active ingredients, each rated by how strong the research behind it is, with citations pulled from 10 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.
Glow Table
The periodic table
of skincare active ingredients.
Every ingredient in the Glow Table, grouped by primary function and sorted by cited papers. Click any element for the full research dossier.
Scroll right to explore all ingredients
Numbers on each tile = peer-reviewed papers we cite for that ingredient.
Coming soon: 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
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From the editorial
Ingredient explainers and routine guides.
PDRN by PPM: How to Read a 'Salmon DNA' Label Like a Pharmacist
Two things decide whether a PDRN product is worth it: the source and the concentration. Most marketing hides both.
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.
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