What is the Glow 100?

The Glow 100 is The Glow's editorial ranking of the best beauty, skincare, makeup, hair, SPF, fragrance, wellness, men's grooming and skin-tech products. Each product is scored using the Glow Score framework — an editorial measure, not a paid one.

How are products scored?

The Glow Score is calculated across product performance, brand strength, customer demand, repeat purchase potential, innovation, packaging, price-to-value, cultural relevance, retailer credibility and category leadership.

Are these paid rankings?

No. The Glow 100 is editorially independent. Brands do not pay for inclusion or rank position. Glow may earn commissions from outbound retailer links, but no commercial arrangement influences a product's score or placement.

Do brands pay to be included?

No. Inclusion is determined by the Glow editorial team using market data, retailer signals, consumer search demand and brand performance.

How often is the Glow 100 updated?

The Glow 100 is published annually and refreshed quarterly with score adjustments, new entrants, and removals.

What categories are included?

Skincare, makeup, hair, SPF, fragrance, wellness, beauty devices, men's grooming, body and tan. Australian and international products are both eligible.

Can brands submit products for review?

Brands can submit products for editorial consideration through the Glow press desk. Submission does not guarantee inclusion or score.

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream — Glow 100 #1

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler — Glow 100 #2

The Awards

The Glow 100.

100 products. One Glow Verdict. Australia's most-tested editorial ranking — across skincare, devices, fragrance, men's, hair, body and wellness.

100 winners· 5 categories· 0 paid placements· Updated 2026

Top of the list

Top 10 overall.

The ten products with the highest Glow Scores this edition. No category quota. Just the highest marks.

01 — Skincare · LUXURY

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

The cult moisturiser that turned clinical skincare into status skincare.

Glow Score 9.6 / 10

Read review →

02 — Hair · TECH

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler

The beauty device that changed how people style their hair at home.

Glow Score 9.5 / 10

Read review →

03 — SPF · SKIN HEALTH

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+

One of the world's most trusted daily SPFs and a benchmark for modern sun protection.

Glow Score 9.4 / 10

Read review →

04 — Devices · LED

Omnilux Contour Face

A global leader in at-home LED that feels clinical, premium and genuinely useful.

Glow Score 9.4 / 10

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05 — Makeup · GLOW

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

The glow product that helped make luminous skin mainstream.

Glow Score 9.3 / 10

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06 — Skincare · SERUM

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

A serious vitamin C serum with cult status and dermatologist-level credibility.

Glow Score 9.3 / 10

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07 — Fragrance · MEN'S

Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum

One of the most recognisable men's fragrances in the world.

Glow Score 9.2 / 10

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09 — Hair · SHINE

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil

A luxury hair oil that still sets the standard for shine, softness and salon finish.

Glow Score 9.1 / 10

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10 — Wellness · RECOVERY

Oura Ring

The wellness wearable that made sleep, readiness and recovery feel premium.

Glow Score 9.1 / 10

Read review →

Best skincare

Skincare, edited.

Six skincare products that survive the Glow Standard — formulation, repeat use, value, brand world.

01 — Skincare · LUXURY

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

The cult moisturiser that turned clinical skincare into status skincare.

Glow Score 9.6 / 10

Read review →

06 — Skincare · SERUM

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

A serious vitamin C serum with cult status and dermatologist-level credibility.

Glow Score 9.3 / 10

Read review →

13 — Skincare · RETINAL

Medik8 Crystal Retinal

A smart retinal range that made serious active skincare feel less intimidating.

Glow Score 9.0 / 10

Read review →

16 — Skincare · MOISTURISER

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

A rich, glow-giving cream with strong luxury skincare appeal.

Glow Score 8.9 / 10

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22 — Skincare · EXFOLIANT

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

A cult exfoliant that became a gateway product into serious skincare.

Glow Score 8.8 / 10

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29 — Skincare · AFFORDABLE

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Affordable active skincare that helped change how consumers shop ingredients.

Glow Score 8.6 / 10

Read review →

The men's edit

Men's grooming, ranked.

Six bottles men actually finish. Cleansers, moisturisers, stylers, fragrance — built for routine.

01 — Men's · SKINCARE

Frasé Skin Daily Moisturiser

A simple, modern men's moisturiser built for men who want better skin without a complicated routine.

Glow Score 9.2 / 10

Read review →

23 — Men's · HAIR

Patricks M2 Matte Finish Pomade

Premium Australian men's grooming with luxury barbershop energy.

Glow Score 8.8 / 10

Read review →

37 — Men's · SKINCARE

Kiehl's Facial Fuel

A classic men's skincare product with broad awareness and easy routine appeal.

Glow Score 8.4 / 10

Read review →

47 — Men's · SKINCARE

Lab Series Daily Rescue

Legacy men's skincare with department-store credibility.

Glow Score 8.2 / 10

Read review →

55 — Men's · GROOMING

Aesop Moroccan Neroli Shaving Serum

An elevated shaving product with premium design and strong bathroom appeal.

Glow Score 8.1 / 10

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60 — Men's · HAIR

American Crew Fiber

One of the most iconic men's styling products in the world.

Glow Score 8.0 / 10

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Best fragrance

Fragrance, ranked.

Six scents that earned their place — niche and mainstream. Sillage, projection, wear time, story.

07 — Fragrance · MEN'S

Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum

One of the most recognisable men's fragrances in the world.

Glow Score 9.2 / 10

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14 — Fragrance · LUXURY

Tom Ford Oud Wood

A luxury fragrance with polished, expensive, grown-up energy.

Glow Score 9.0 / 10

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21 — Fragrance · CULT

Le Labo Santal 33

A modern fragrance icon with instant recognition and serious cultural staying power.

Glow Score 8.8 / 10

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30 — Fragrance · LUXURY

Byredo Gypsy Water

A modern luxury fragrance with soft, wearable, cult appeal.

Glow Score 8.6 / 10

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39 — Fragrance · FRESH

Diptyque Philosykos

A sophisticated fig fragrance with quiet luxury appeal.

Glow Score 8.4 / 10

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42 — Fragrance · ICON

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

The luxury fragrance that became impossible to ignore.

Glow Score 8.3 / 10

Read review →

Best devices

Devices, ranked.

Five at-home tools that hold up to clinical claims. LED, microcurrent, styling tech.

04 — Devices · LED

Omnilux Contour Face

A global leader in at-home LED that feels clinical, premium and genuinely useful.

Glow Score 9.4 / 10

Read review →

11 — Devices · LED

Dr Dennis Gross LED Mask

A high-performance LED mask with serious shelf appeal and skincare credibility.

Glow Score 9.1 / 10

Read review →

20 — Devices · LED

CurrentBody Skin LED Mask

A leading LED mask that helped bring at-home light therapy into the mainstream.

Glow Score 8.8 / 10

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36 — Devices · MICROCURRENT

NuFACE Trinity+

A cult microcurrent device with strong beauty-tech recognition.

Glow Score 8.5 / 10

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40 — Devices · GLOW

Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand

A compact beauty device built for glow, routine and social-friendly skincare.

Glow Score 8.4 / 10

Read review →

The full list

The Glow 100, 001 to 100.

Every product. Editorial order. No paid placements.

001 9.6

Augustinus Bader

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Skincare · LUXURY

002 9.5

Dyson

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler

Hair · TECH

003 9.4

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50+

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

Makeup · GLOW

006 9.3

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

Skincare · SERUM

007 9.2

Dior

Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum

Fragrance · MEN'S

009 9.1

Kérastase

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil

Dr Dennis Gross LED Mask

Devices · LED

012 9.1

Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Makeup · COLOUR

013 9.0

Medik8

Medik8 Crystal Retinal

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

Hair · REPAIR

016 8.9

Tatcha

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

Skincare · MOISTURISER

017 8.9

Westman Atelier

Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick

Makeup · LUXURY

018 8.9

Aesop

Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser

Body · LUXURY

019 8.9

Seed

Seed DS-01 Daily Synbiotic

Wellness · GUT HEALTH

020 8.8

CurrentBody

CurrentBody Skin LED Mask

Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Skincare · EXFOLIANT

023 8.8

Patricks

Patricks M2 Matte Finish Pomade

Wellness · DAILY GREENS

Dr Pickles Tattoo Balm

Body · AFTERCARE

028 8.6

Chanel

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation

Makeup · COMPLEXION

029 8.6

The Ordinary

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Skincare · AFFORDABLE

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb

Makeup · LIPS

034 8.5

WHOOP

Wellness · PERFORMANCE

035 8.5

Oribe

Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo

Devices · MICROCURRENT

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand

Devices · GLOW

041 8.4

Laneige

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Skincare · LIPS

042 8.3

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Fragrance · ICON

043 8.3

Salt & Stone

Salt & Stone Body Wash

Moon Juice Magnesi-Om

Wellness · SLEEP

046 8.3

NARS

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Makeup · CONCEALER

047 8.2

Lab Series

Lab Series Daily Rescue

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

Hair · SHINE

050 8.2

Jo Malone

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Fragrance · FRESH

051 8.2

Drunk Elephant

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

Skincare · MOISTURISER

Aesop Moroccan Neroli Shaving Serum

Men's · GROOMING

056 8.1

Briogeo

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Mask

Hair · TREATMENT

057 8.0

Glow Recipe

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

Ritual Essential for Women

Wellness · VITAMINS

063 7.9

Avène

Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

Tom Ford Soleil Blanc

Fragrance · SUMMER

066 7.8

Bioderma

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

Skincare · CLEANSER

067 7.8

Jack Black

Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer

Men's · SKINCARE

068 7.8

Hourglass

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

Makeup · FINISH

069 7.8

HigherDOSE

HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket

Wellness · RECOVERY

070 7.8

MAC

MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick

Makeup · ICON

071 7.7

Sunday Riley

Sunday Riley Good Genes

Kosas Revealer Concealer

Makeup · SKINCARE-MAKEUP

075 7.7

Living Proof

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Hair · STYLING

076 7.6

Elemis

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Skincare · CLEANSER

077 7.6

Dr Squatch

Dr Squatch Fresh Falls Soap

Men's · BODY

078 7.6

Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela Replica Beach Walk

Fragrance · SUMMER

079 7.6

Hanz de Fuko

Hanz de Fuko Claymation

Men's · HAIR

080 7.6

Beauty of Joseon

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+

SPF · K-BEAUTY

081 7.5

Ilia

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Makeup · SKIN TINT

082 7.5

JSHealth

JSHealth Hair + Energy

Wellness · VITAMINS

083 7.5

Uppercut Deluxe

Uppercut Deluxe Pomade

Fragrance · SKIN SCENT

K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

Hair · REPAIR

087 7.4

Mecca

Mecca To Save Face SPF50+

SPF · DAILY

088 7.4

WelleCo

WelleCo The Super Elixir

Wellness · GREENS

089 7.4

Too Faced

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Makeup · MASCARA

090 7.4

Bulldog

Bulldog Original Moisturiser

Men's · SKINCARE

091 7.3

La Mer

La Mer Crème de la Mer

Skincare · LUXURY

092 7.3

Ultra Violette

Ultra Violette Supreme Screen SPF50+

Chanel Bleu de Chanel Shower Gel

Men's · BODY

095 7.2

The Beauty Chef

The Beauty Chef Glow Powder

Malin+Goetz Rum Body Wash

Body · SHOWER

098 7.2

CeraVe

CeraVe Moisturising Cream

Skincare · AFFORDABLE

Australian Glow 1HR Express Self Tan Mousse

Body · TAN

Explore by cut

Slice the 100.

Sub-edits of the Glow 100 — by category, price tier and country of origin.

→Top 10The 10 highest scores of 2026.→Luxury$200+ products that earn the price.→SkincareSerums, moisturisers, cleansers.→Men'sThe men's edit, ranked.→FragranceNiche and mainstream.→DevicesLED, microcurrent, tools.→WellnessSupplements, gut, sleep.→HairCare, treatment, tools.→MakeupBase, lip, cheek.→BodyWash, balm, tan.→SPFDaily protection.→Under $50Best value entries.→Australian BrandsBorn here.→ArchivePrevious editions.

The verdict.

The Glow 100 is The Glow's annual editorial ranking of the year's most-tested beauty, wellness and grooming products in Australia. Updated November 2026. Scoring weights formula, real-world performance, value, and editorial point of view — no paid placements.

FAQ

The Glow 100, answered.

What is the Glow 100?: The Glow 100 is The Glow's editorial ranking of the best beauty, skincare, makeup, hair, SPF, fragrance, wellness, men's grooming and skin-tech products. Each product is scored using the Glow Score framework — an editorial measure, not a paid one.
How are products scored?: The Glow Score is calculated across product performance, brand strength, customer demand, repeat purchase potential, innovation, packaging, price-to-value, cultural relevance, retailer credibility and category leadership.
Are these paid rankings?: No. The Glow 100 is editorially independent. Brands do not pay for inclusion or rank position. Glow may earn commissions from outbound retailer links, but no commercial arrangement influences a product's score or placement.
Do brands pay to be included?: No. Inclusion is determined by the Glow editorial team using market data, retailer signals, consumer search demand and brand performance.
How often is the Glow 100 updated?: The Glow 100 is published annually and refreshed quarterly with score adjustments, new entrants, and removals.
What categories are included?: Skincare, makeup, hair, SPF, fragrance, wellness, beauty devices, men's grooming, body and tan. Australian and international products are both eligible.
Can brands submit products for review?: Brands can submit products for editorial consideration through the Glow press desk. Submission does not guarantee inclusion or score.

Field note

On the cut.

One hundred is a round number, not a sacred one. There were products that scored a 7.0 and didn’t make the cut, and products in the high 7s that did. The framework decides; the editors hold the line.

What this list is not: a survey of everything in beauty. It is a survey of what we tested, what tested well against the rubric, and what we’d recommend to a friend on the basis of those tests. It is also, deliberately, a list that includes products you cannot buy at Priceline next to products you can buy for $24.99.

More: every brand we’ve scored · the skincare ranking · the clinics we send friends to · past editions.