Editor-in-Chief
Hannah Pham
Editor-in-Chief of The Glow. Leads skincare and hair coverage and sets the editorial framework for every category review.
Australia's beauty authority.
We test every bottle, serum, mascara, and device so you don't have to. Independent reviews, AU-available products only, updated weekly. Founded in Melbourne, 2014. 80,000 customers since launch.
220k
Monthly readers
130+
Rankings published
6
Categories covered
0
Paid placements accepted
The team.
Senior Editor — Body
Hannah Brooks
Senior Editor for body, tan, tattoo and devices. Leads the Body vertical and the device review programme.
Founder
Elizabeth Agresta
Founder of The Glow. Sets the methodology, writes the founder's introduction to each annual edit, and signs every category framework.
How we work.
Glow earns revenue from affiliate commission when readers buy through our product links. That's it. We do not accept paid placements, sponsored reviews, or payment to change a ranking. A brand's commission rate does not affect whether or where it appears on the site.
The test
Every product ranked on Glow has been tested by a Glow editor on real skin, over a real period of time (minimum two weeks for skincare, four weeks for devices, eight weeks for supplements). We do not rank products based on press-release claims alone.
The scoring
Products are scored out of 10 across five weighted dimensions: performance against its own claims, finish or subjective quality, wear time, formula/ingredient quality, and value relative to the category. Weightings vary by category.
The updates
Rankings are reviewed every six months. Products can move up or down. If a formula changes, we re-test and re-rank. The page timestamp reflects the most recent audit.
The editorial line
We will not rank a product that isn't available in Australia, has had more than one recall in five years, or is subject to active ACCC cases around deceptive marketing. If you're a brand or reader with a concern, email [email protected].