GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer Review

GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer
7.9
/ 10
Moisturizing
9.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
6.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.9 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer:
 

🔵🔵 Perfect Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.9 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a very high humectancy of 9.0 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈6.0%), and a high occlusivity of 6.8 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Dimethicone (est. ≈9.0%) and Cetyl Ricinoleate (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with normal skin who want intense hydration in a rich yet not overly thick formula. It combines a high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing.

The product’s occlusive profile suggests a texture that is rich and creamy but not overly thick, offering the potential to absorb into the skin without leaving a greasy afterfeel in most cases.

This product may also be a good choice for people with dry (but not very dry) skin for daily hydration, as it strikes a balance between significant moisturizing potential and a texture that is not too thick.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ Perfect for moisturizing normal to dry skin
Rich and creamy texture without being overly thick
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer
, as a moisturizer, is ideal for normal to dry skin, combining a very high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients in a rich yet not overly thick formula.
 
That said, there are some things about GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER Mega Illuminating Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Distearate
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Function:
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Trisiloxane
Function:
Origin:
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Function:
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Cholesterol
Function:
Origin:
Steareth-10
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Esters
Function:
Origin:
Cetyl Alcohol
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Algae Extract
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Function:
Origin:
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Ceramide NG
Function:
Origin:
Isohexadecane
Function:
Origin:
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Function:
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Sucrose
Function:
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Polysorbate 80
Function:
Origin:
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Function:
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Xanthan Gum
Function:
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Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
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Hexylene Glycol
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Citric Acid
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Linoleic Acid
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Panthenol
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Fragrance
Function:
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Limonene
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Citral
Function:
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Linalool
Function:
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Disodium EDTA
Function:
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Citrate
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
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Mica
Function:
Origin:
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Function:
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Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Function:
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Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Function:
Origin:
Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
Function:
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Blue 1 (CI 42090)
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Red 4 (CI 14700)
Function:
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Red 33 (CI 17200)
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Ratings

All humectants
9.0
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
13.6
9.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 9.0 10
9.0
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 13.6 20
6.8
9.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
7.9
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 9.0 10
9
All humectants
9.0
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
9
3
1
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 13.6 20
6.8
All occlusives
13.6
9.0
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3