Brightening & tone
Glutathione Products
119 products across our retailers, from $1.38, prices vary 28%
also known as GSH
A trending antioxidant brightener — promising for glow, but manage expectations on topical whitening.
What it is
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant your body makes naturally. It's become a buzzy 'skin brightening' ingredient, showing up in serums, masks, and (separately) oral supplements.
What it actually does
As an antioxidant, glutathione mops up free radicals and supports a healthier, more radiant-looking complexion. It's also studied for nudging melanin production toward the lighter type, which is the basis for its brightening reputation. The honest caveat: the strongest evidence comes from oral and injectable forms, and topical results are milder and less established. Treat a topical glutathione as an antioxidant glow-booster with some tone benefit — not a guaranteed skin-whitening active.
Why K-beauty uses it
Glutathione rode the 'glass skin' and glow wave into K-Beauty serums and masks, often paired with vitamin C for a double antioxidant story. It's one to judge on the whole formula, since stability is everything.
Best for
- Dull skin
- Uneven tone
- Antioxidant glow
Not ideal for
- Anyone expecting dramatic whitening from a cream
Pairs well with
Routine placement
- Where it lives
- Serum · Essence · Mask
- AM/PM
- AM & PM
- Frequency
- Daily
How to use it
Serum or essence step, morning and/or night. Because it's unstable, buy fresh, store it away from light, and use it within its shelf life.
The Plug verdict
Glutathione is genuinely interesting as an antioxidant, but the 'whitening' promise outruns the topical evidence. Buy it for glow, keep expectations grounded, and prioritize fresh, well-packaged formulas.
Shop products with glutathione
119 products across our tracked retailers, from $1.38, prices vary 28%. Ranked cheapest first, comparisons on top — never pay-to-rank.
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Eye Cream
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 57%
from $5.93
at dodoskin
DERMA FACTORY
Glutathione 6% Ampoule
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 47%
from $7.50
at stylevana
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cleanser
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 37%
from $9.70
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Oil
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 30%
from $9.70
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Balm
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 30%
from $9.70
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Toner
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 30%
from $9.70
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Water
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 51%
from $9.80
at yesstyle
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum
compare 5 retailers · prices vary 35%
from $9.80
at yesstyle
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Facial Cream
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 2%
from $10.00
at nordstrom
Mary&May
Tranexamic Acid Glutathione Eye Cream
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 37%
from $11.85
at amazon
Celimax
Derma Nature Glutathione Longlasting Tone Up Cream
compare 4 retailers · prices vary 6%
from $12.70
at stylevana
Mary&May
Rice Glutathione Lha Cleansing Oil
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 41%
from $13.19
at yesstyle
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Body Wash
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 9%
from $13.58
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 11%
from $13.80
at stylevana
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 48%
from $14.83
at koreabe
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 31%
from $15.00
at amazon
One Thing
Niacinamide Glutathione Cream
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 52%
from $15.34
at dodoskin
numbuzin
No 5 Glutathione Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 27%
from $15.40
at yesstyle
beplain
Lemon C Glutathione Tone Up Sunscreen
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 38%
from $15.61
at koreabe
Arencia
Vitamin C Glutathione Skin Booster Mist
compare 6 retailers · prices vary 37%
from $16.63
at dodoskin
numbuzin
No 5 Glutathione Vitamin Tone Up Sun Serum
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 35%
from $17.50
at yesstyle
medicube
PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Cleansing Foam
compare 2 retailers · prices vary 35%
from $17.56
at koreabe
Dr.G
Black Snail Glutathione Tone Up Sun
compare 3 retailers · prices vary 49%
from $18.14
at koreabe
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask
from $1.38
at stylevana
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask X Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sheet Mask
from $1.89
at stylevana
TONYMOLY
Master Lab Real Mask Sheet - 1pc - Glutathione
from $1.93
at stylevana
SOME BY MI
Galactomyces Glutathione Glow Serum Mask
from $2.59
at stylevana
esfolio
Glutathione Brightening Gel Mask
from $3.00
at stylevana
VT Cosmetics
Reedle Shot Facial Radiance Glutathione Essence Pad
from $3.45
at koreabe
numbuzin
No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Mask
from $3.60
at stylevana
medicube
Deep Vita C Glutathione Brightening Mask
from $4.11
at stylevana
Rael
Glutathione + Vitamin C Hydrogel Mask
from $4.99
at ulta
Dermatory
Retinal Glutathione Radiance Gel Mask
from $6.04
at stylevana
EDIT.B
Tone&soft Peach Niacinamide Glutathione Gel Essence 1.69 fl. oz.(50ml)
from $6.99
at oy
VT Cosmetics
Reedle Shot Facial Radiance Glutathione Essence 6ea
from $7.02
at koreabe
numbuzin
No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Dark Spot Cream
from $7.66
at stylevana
ma:nyo
Glutathione Serum 7 Day Kit 0.05 fl. oz.(1.5ml) x 7ea
from $7.99
at oy
Holika Holika
The Real Glutathione Gel Mask 1.23 oz.(35g)
from $8.00
at oy
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Mist Essence
from $9.70
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Ampoule Serum 1.35 fl. oz.(40ml)
from $9.80
at oy
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Body Wash 10.14 fl. oz.(300ml)
from $9.80
at oy
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Beauty Tablet 500mg X 30 Tablets
from $9.80
at yesstyle
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion 10.14 fl. oz.(300ml)
from $9.80
at oy
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask 0.85 fl. oz.(25ml) x 10ea
from $9.80
at oy
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Toner Pad
from $9.80
at yesstyle
House of B
Glutathione Face Film 0.87 oz.(25g) x 1ea
from $10.00
at oy
9wishes
Glutathione Blanc Ampoule
from $13.14
at koreabe
CELDYQUE
Glutathione 30000 ppm Serum
from $13.15
at stylevana
Mary&May
Mary & May - Tranexamic + Glutathione Eye Cream Set
from $13.40
at dodoskin
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Beauty Tablet
from $13.80
at stylevana
Dr.Ceuracle
Glutathione & NMN Ampoule
from $14.29
at stylevana
numbuzin
No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Sheet Mask (5 Sheets)
from $15.00
at brand_direct
CARE:NEL
Derma Alpha Arbutin Glutathione Whitening Cream
from $15.09
at stylevana
Abib
Dark Spot Collagen Wrapping Mask Glutathione Film
from $16.08
at dodoskin
One Thing
Niacinamide Glutathione Toner
from $16.79
at stylevana
PURCELL
L-Glutathione Brightening Eye Mask
from $17.50
at stylevana
Peach Slices
L-Glutathione Glow On Brightening Toner
from $17.99
at ulta
VT Cosmetics
Glutathione G2 Brightening Ampoule
from $18.00
at yesstyle
Abib
Glow Collagen Mask Glutathione Film
from $18.06
at dodoskin
numbuzin
No 5 Glutathione Vitamin Concentrated Serum 2025 Version
from $18.20
at yesstyle
Prices are the cheapest we last verified at an authentic retailer and can change.
Products featuring glutathione
60 productsEditorially picked products where glutathione is the hero — ranked by real value across authentic retailers.
VT Cosmetics
Glutathione Glow Cleansing Oil
from $24.31$26.60 · $0.12/ml
2 retailers
APLB
Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Balm
from $9.70$11.75 · $0.12/ml
2 retailers
Products with glutathione
6 products
PURCELL
88B/mL L-Glutathione Flexible Liposome
Dr.G
Black Snail Glutathione Tone Up Sun
One Thing
Niacinamide Glutathione Cream
SKINFOOD
Asparagus Glutathione Spicule Serum
numbuzin
No.5+ Glutathione Vitamin Dark Spot Cream
AXIS-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
We match by ingredient mentions in product copy from our authentic retailers. If we missed a product you know contains glutathione, let us know.
Related ingredients
Vitamin C
aka L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside
The morning antioxidant — brightens, evens tone, and buffers daily UV and pollution damage.
Niacinamide
aka Vitamin B3
The all-rounder — evens tone, calms redness, and tightens the look of pores without irritation.
Beginner-safe
Arbutin
aka Alpha-arbutin
A gentler cousin of hydroquinone — fades pigmentation slowly and steadily, without irritation.
Beginner-safe
Frequently asked
- What does Glutathione do?
- A trending antioxidant brightener — promising for glow, but manage expectations on topical whitening.
- Is Glutathione good for beginners?
- Yes — Glutathione is considered beginner-friendly in most K-beauty routines.
- Is Glutathione safe for sensitive skin?
- Glutathione is generally well-tolerated on sensitive skin.
- How do you use Glutathione?
- Serum or essence step, morning and/or night. Because it's unstable, buy fresh, store it away from light, and use it within its shelf life.