Glow Up
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Glow Up

Haluhalu
18Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
83% Natural17% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Ineffective
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4
Niacinamide at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.5, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

83% natural17% synthetic
15 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 83% natural and 17% synthetic.

Active ingredients5 actives

Functions Overview (10)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.