Guys I kid you not it’s actually ruined my skin. I’ve had the glow recipe for 2 months I got the moisturiser and it’s actually ruined my skin. Especially for the first month I was getting multiple massive boils all over my face and I still am now. It’s so upsetting genuinely as I’m only 16 so it was a lot of money for me as I was paying for it and I don’t wanna not use it as I can’t really afford to get another moisturiser. I am really devastated
Response from Glow RecipeOct 14, 2025
Hi Chloe, we're so sorry to hear about this experience! We also responded to your TikTok comment requesting that you reach out to provide us more information about your experience so we can assist!
We recommend that teens consult with a dermatologist before incorporating skincare formulated with active ingredients, as some of our products are. We'd love to help you find something more suitable and help with what you're currently experiencing. Email us anytime! [email protected]
NI
Nicole
Glow recipe Hue Drops are terrible!
I spent £32 on the Hue Drops from glow recipe and was an absolute waste of my money. They are patchy if you put a lot on and still happens when i mix it with the glow recipe moisturiser and others, when i don’t put as much on there is nothing there it’s like i didn’t even put them on in the first place. The dew drops are so much better and the hue drops are so bad and i should have just baught the drunk elephant bronzing drops instead as they are around the same price.
Hue drops are bad.
Response from Glow RecipeJun 27, 2024
Hi Nicole! We're so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy our Hue Drops and we're happy to hear you're a fan of our Dew Drops. We'd love to hear more about your experience so we can recommend some tips for usage or help you get your purchase exchanged! Please reach out to the contact information on your order receipt for assistance.
CU
customer
Not on the customers side
I recently faced a highly disappointing situation with Glow Recipe, which has prompted me to share my experience in a TrustPilot review and file a complaint with the BBB. I placed an order (number 676043) on November 23, 2023, with an expected delivery date of November 30, 2023. However, the delivery was significantly delayed, only arriving on December 23, 2023, after I initiated contact with customer support on December 13 due to the lack of updates.
This order was particularly important to me as it was intended as a birthday gift for my niece. Unfortunately, the delay caused me to miss her birthday, compelling me to find an alternative gift at the last minute. The situation was made even more frustrating when I attempted to return the unopened package. Initially, Glow Recipe's customer support indicated a willingness to assist with the return. Yet, after confirming that they had received the package, they reversed their stance, claiming my order was not eligible for return. This was contrary to the information available at the time of purchase, which stated that only certain limited edition items were non-returnable, and none of those were part of my order.
This apparent bait-and-switch tactic not only inconvenienced me but also suggested a significant policy discrepancy. My dispute was denied, and the package was returned to me, leaving me with unwanted items and unresolved grievances. It's perplexing why the return policy was not clearly communicated from the outset, leading me to question the transparency and customer service commitment of Glow Recipe.
The company's prioritization of influencers, evident in their liberal distribution of free products to social media personalities, starkly contrasts with their rigid stance towards a genuine customer facing legitimate issues. Offering a minimal discount for future purchases does little to resolve the current situation and fails to acknowledge the inconvenience and disappointment caused.
This experience has significantly impacted my view of Glow Recipe, revealing a concerning approach to customer service and policy transparency. In sharing this experience, I hope to highlight the need for Glow Recipe to reconsider their policies and practices to ensure they truly reflect the values of fairness, transparency, and respect for all customers. Given the circumstances, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to return the products for a refund, as this would not only resolve my current predicament but also demonstrate Glow Recipe's commitment to customer satisfaction and service recovery.
Response from Glow RecipeSep 17, 2024
Hi MW, Unfortunately, we were unable to assist in this transaction, as the $500 order was confirmed to have been delivered and we did not receive the filled out the nondelivery claim form when requested. Later, we unfortunately declined a return request for the $500 order, over a month after the delivery, because a chargeback had been filed against us and we no longer had access to the funds, although all of the items had been confirmed to have been received by yourself. Thanks for your understanding.
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ness N.
So I ordered a lot of items on this…
So I ordered a lot of items on this site, because I told myself that it was safe as it is the official site. But beware! I never received my order EVER, I tried to contact customer service through direct chat, but they asked me to write an email. I sent an email explaining my situation. I NEVER heard back. Guess what ? I literally got scammed! 0 customer service. It's literally illegal. I called the post office who told me to check everywhere to see if I could find the package, but it is nowhere! They confirmed to me that Glow Recipe is responsible. I am shocked, if I don't get an answer I will have to open a legal complaint. I still hope for a response. order #737571
Response from Glow RecipeJan 29, 2024
Hi Ines, thank you for your review. We understand that the tracking showed a delivered status including a photo of the delivery at your door but you had not received it. We responded to your email within one business day and connected you directly with the shipping courier to investigate the loss or theft of your package further. Thanks for your communication with us so we can get to the bottom of this issue and resolve this for you.
JG
Jan G.
Don't buy here
Don't buy here. They don't reply back to mails. Spend your money somewhere else!! Actually they wrote me after this review on Trustpilot. They told me they would help me cancel the order, after that they have been silent again. Nothing! No help!
Update after there latest reply -. I started really polite but you lied to me about helping to cancel the parcel, and then just ignored me afterwards. You really have to work on your customer service. It dont exist. You should have 0 stars and not 1!
This is from your own mail to me.. But it was all a lie.
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Please let us know if you would still prefer to have the order cancelled.
Thanks for being kind and patient with us, Jan.
Regards,
from the GR team
Besides this! I cant return a package I have not recieved. You still have it!
Response from Glow RecipeSep 5, 2023
Hi Jan. We're so sorry for any misunderstanding. We replied to your email as soon as we were back from the holiday weekend and provided your tracking information to you after you noted your child placed the order without your permission. We were unable to continue assisting once you started using profanity with our team. If you return the package, a full refund will be issued.
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Evie C.
No replies and no products.
I made an order start of feb, haven’t received order still, no reply to
Multiple emails to contact to see what’s up, I contacted the postal service and they say any enquiry has to come from glow recipe. A joke, spent a damn lot of money to get nothing.
Response from Glow RecipeFeb 28, 2023
Hi Evie, we have received two emails, both were sent today, 2/28 and we replied to both emails within hours. We would be happy to assist you with a refund or a reshipment for your package being held up at customs, but we have asked you to confirm your address, and have not heard back, but received this review in the interim. Please reply to our email so we can assist you with your order.
CT
Christine T.
No update on my parcel since 1st Aug, customer service not replying
They sent the package with insufficient customs information, which required the package to be pack again to the sender to fix it. I contacted DHL and they told me the sender need to fix this issue. I tried to contact them multiple times and no reply at all. Now I don't know where is my parcel.. I 've placed my order on 21st of July
Really disappointed since this is first time order
from them.
Response from Glow RecipeAug 17, 2022
Hi Christine! We are so sorry to hear this happened! We are unable to locate any emails under this name. Have you been emailing the email address in the contact section of our website and on your order confirmations? Please try to reach out again, we would never ignore your email and can absolutely get this delivery issue sorted for you!
ME
Melissa
Passive Aggressive Customer Service
They’re are many companies out there that appreciate business. When inquiring about the false advertising about a scoop that should come with the watermelon sleep mask product; I received a very generic message about “going green and eliminating packaging” implying “oh well sorry not sorry”. This was a obvious lie so i left a one star review with photos of their packaging from last year and this year 2022 to show there was NO change in packaging. To which their usual response (based on other bad reviews i’ve seen) was to discredit the consumer and passive aggressively gaslight them. They replied to the review with a “we apologize you’re upset about scoop” even though my review was clearly about the customer service and fabrication of excuses to offer nothing to rectify the situation.
I then get another email where they want to send me something else from a sister company completely free so i’d have a scoop. While I’m sure there are people out there who are just looking for a free item. I was looking for little insight on why i never got it twice, once in 2021 and once in 2022. Meaning the company, even if they are eliminating packaging, has taken no steps to communicate this with the consumer. So why has it taken over a year and is still advertised on their site? I do not care for FREE items.. i care about compassion and respect. Something I as an asian woman am sure their founders understand. Unfortunately their service department has very manipulative, sarcastic and gaslighting tactics.
I responded with a no thank you. And left my comments on the attitude of their department; as well as asked to not be contacted ever again.
Not even 24hrs later they must be true to themselves and disrespect a consumers request and boundaries by getting their last two cents in with a “sorry you feel that way.”
This review is for the people who care about a companies actions and holding them accountable. As well as ones do not wish to support terrible business behavior. So many other products in the world to be a newish company with this type of staffing and business practices.
Edit: They have again responded and again think i’m upset about a scoop and not the customer service provided. Telling me what i’m dissatisfied with over and over = gaslighting. Also have flagged the review.. beware of companies that silence your reviews.
As well as is missing the point. The first email offered NO retribution.. only after my review was i offered anything.
Response from Glow RecipeJul 8, 2022
Melissa, we are very sorry for the entire misunderstanding. Each message we sent was personalized and not generic. It's true that we have eliminated spatulas from this item. We did offer to send you a free product that does contain a scoop and we're very sorry you were dissatisfied with that option.