Brand Comparison
Glow Recipe vs Kahi
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Kahi
Higher editor rating (8.6 vs 8)
Glow Recipe
Glow Recipe is the Korean-American K-beauty crossover brand that made its way into Sephora aisles worldwide. The Watermelon Glow line is genuinely well-formulated, and the 2026 launch of their Korean Toner Pads earned a spot in the Oscars goodie bag. Not the cheapest, but the formulations and branding are best-in-class.
Pros
- ✓ Excellent fruit-based formulations
- ✓ Widely available at Sephora globally
- ✓ Dewy, lightweight textures
- ✓ Strong clean beauty standards
Cons
- ✗ More expensive than pure K-beauty rivals
- ✗ Some products are over-marketed
- ✗ Scents can be polarizing
Kahi
Kahi is the K-beauty brand built around a single product that turned into a Korean kitchen-table essential — the Multi Balm. A solid stick balm formulated for face, hands, lips, and dry-elbow rescue, beloved by Korean actress Kim Go-eun and quietly recommended by every K-beauty fan you've ever met. The brand has expanded since, but the multi-balm is still the entry point.
Pros
- ✓ Multi-use stick format
- ✓ Celebrity-backed credibility
- ✓ Affordable enough for daily
- ✓ Cult Olive Young follow-up product
Cons
- ✗ Single-hero-product brand
- ✗ Limited skincare-treatment range
