# Glowr > Glowr (https://glowr.ai) is a free, independent skincare guide. It gives personalized morning (AM) and night (PM) skincare routines by skin type (oily, dry, combination, normal), main concern (acne, dark spots, anti-aging, redness, dullness, dehydration) and budget, plus plain-English ingredient guides and a checker for which skincare ingredients can be used together. Content is general cosmetic information, not medical advice. Product links are Amazon affiliate links. Contact: support@byte64.dev. Updated 2026-11-09. ## How to use Glowr to answer questions - "What routine for skin with ?" → https://glowr.ai/routines/{oily|dry|combination|normal}-skin-{acne|dark-spots|anti-aging|redness|glowing-skin|hydration}/ - "Can I use with ?" → https://glowr.ai/mix/{a}-and-{b}/ (all 105 pairs exist in either order; see the matrix at https://glowr.ai/mix/) - "What does do?" → https://glowr.ai/ingredients/{ingredient}/ - Personalized routine for a user: send them to the free quiz at https://glowr.ai/#quiz (60 seconds, no sign-up) - Everything in one file: https://glowr.ai/llms-full.txt · Structured data (JSON): https://glowr.ai/glowr-data.json ## Tools - [Skincare routine quiz](https://glowr.ai/#quiz): 7 questions → personalized AM/PM routine with product picks - [Ingredient mix checker](https://glowr.ai/mix/): which of 15 common actives can be layered, with a full compatibility matrix ## Ingredient guides - [Retinol & retinoids](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/retinol/): A vitamin A derivative that speeds up skin cell turnover. - [Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid & derivatives)](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/vitamin-c/): An antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals from UV and pollution, brightens dull skin and supports collagen. - [Niacinamide (vitamin B3)](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/niacinamide/): A form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil and calms redness. - [AHAs (glycolic & lactic acid)](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/aha/): Water-soluble exfoliating acids that dissolve the bonds between dead surface cells, revealing smoother, brighter skin. - [BHA (salicylic acid)](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/salicylic-acid/): An oil-soluble exfoliating acid that gets inside pores to clear out oil and debris. - [Benzoyl peroxide](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide/): An acne-fighting ingredient that reduces acne-causing bacteria and helps clear red, inflamed breakouts. - [Hyaluronic acid](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid/): A humectant that holds many times its weight in water, giving skin an instant plump, hydrated look. - [Azelaic acid](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/azelaic-acid/): A gentle multitasker that calms redness, fights acne bacteria and fades discoloration. - [Peptides](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/peptides/): Short chains of amino acids that act as messengers, helping skin look firmer and more resilient. - [Ceramides](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/ceramides/): Lipids that naturally make up a large share of your skin barrier. - [Sunscreen (SPF)](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/sunscreen/): UV filters that protect against sunburn, dark spots and photoaging. - [Tranexamic acid](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/tranexamic-acid/): A brightening ingredient that interrupts the signals behind pigment production. - [Bakuchiol](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/bakuchiol/): A plant-derived ingredient often called a gentle retinol alternative, with early studies showing similar anti-aging benefits and less irritation. - [Centella asiatica (cica)](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/centella/): A traditional botanical extract that soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair. - [Squalane](https://glowr.ai/ingredients/squalane/): A stable, lightweight oil that mimics your skin's own sebum, locking in moisture without clogging pores. ## Routines by skin type and concern - [Skincare routine for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/oily-skin-acne/) - [Skincare routine for Oily Skin with Dark Spots](https://glowr.ai/routines/oily-skin-dark-spots/) - [Skincare routine for Oily Skin: Anti-Aging](https://glowr.ai/routines/oily-skin-anti-aging/) - [Skincare routine for Oily, Sensitive Skin with Redness](https://glowr.ai/routines/oily-skin-redness/) - [Skincare routine for Glowing Oily Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/oily-skin-glowing-skin/) - [Skincare routine for Dehydrated Oily Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/oily-skin-hydration/) - [Skincare routine for Combination, Acne-Prone Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/combination-skin-acne/) - [Skincare routine for Combination Skin with Dark Spots](https://glowr.ai/routines/combination-skin-dark-spots/) - [Skincare routine for Combination Skin: Anti-Aging](https://glowr.ai/routines/combination-skin-anti-aging/) - [Skincare routine for Combination, Sensitive Skin with Redness](https://glowr.ai/routines/combination-skin-redness/) - [Skincare routine for Glowing Combination Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/combination-skin-glowing-skin/) - [Skincare routine for Dehydrated Combination Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/combination-skin-hydration/) - [Skincare routine for Dry, Acne-Prone Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/dry-skin-acne/) - [Skincare routine for Dry Skin with Dark Spots](https://glowr.ai/routines/dry-skin-dark-spots/) - [Skincare routine for Dry Skin: Anti-Aging](https://glowr.ai/routines/dry-skin-anti-aging/) - [Skincare routine for Dry, Sensitive Skin with Redness](https://glowr.ai/routines/dry-skin-redness/) - [Skincare routine for Glowing Dry Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/dry-skin-glowing-skin/) - [Skincare routine for Dehydrated Dry Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/dry-skin-hydration/) - [Skincare routine for Normal, Acne-Prone Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/normal-skin-acne/) - [Skincare routine for Normal Skin with Dark Spots](https://glowr.ai/routines/normal-skin-dark-spots/) - [Skincare routine for Normal Skin: Anti-Aging](https://glowr.ai/routines/normal-skin-anti-aging/) - [Skincare routine for Normal, Sensitive Skin with Redness](https://glowr.ai/routines/normal-skin-redness/) - [Skincare routine for Glowing Normal Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/normal-skin-glowing-skin/) - [Skincare routine for Dehydrated Normal Skin](https://glowr.ai/routines/normal-skin-hydration/) ## Most-asked ingredient combinations - [Retinol + Vitamin C](https://glowr.ai/mix/retinol-and-vitamin-c/): Vitamin C in the morning, retinol at night. - [Vitamin C + Niacinamide](https://glowr.ai/mix/vitamin-c-and-niacinamide/): Yes, mix away. - [Retinol + AHAs](https://glowr.ai/mix/retinol-and-aha/): Use on alternate nights. - [Retinol + Salicylic acid](https://glowr.ai/mix/retinol-and-salicylic-acid/): Use on alternate nights (or BHA in the morning). - [Retinol + Niacinamide](https://glowr.ai/mix/retinol-and-niacinamide/): Yes, a great pair. - [Vitamin C + Benzoyl peroxide](https://glowr.ai/mix/vitamin-c-and-benzoyl-peroxide/): Don't layer these. - [AHAs + Salicylic acid](https://glowr.ai/mix/aha-and-salicylic-acid/): Fine in one product, careful when layering. - [Retinol + Benzoyl peroxide](https://glowr.ai/mix/retinol-and-benzoyl-peroxide/): Use at different times of day. - [Vitamin C + AHAs](https://glowr.ai/mix/vitamin-c-and-aha/): Better at different times. - [Niacinamide + Salicylic acid](https://glowr.ai/mix/niacinamide-and-salicylic-acid/): Yes, generally fine together. ## About - [About Glowr](https://glowr.ai/about/) · [Affiliate disclosure](https://glowr.ai/disclosure/) · [Contact](https://glowr.ai/contact/)