#MensFolioMeets Mia and Ajit, the Founders of GLOWGEAR - Men's Folio
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#MensFolioMeets Mia and Ajit, the Founders of GLOWGEAR

  • By Bryan Goh

#MensFolioMeets Mia and Ajit, the Founders of GLOWGEAR
We don’t need to tell you that grooming technology is pretty damn big in the 20 of 22. In fact, we’ve already been covering it quite meticulously. What makes the tech from GLOWGEAR so special then? Well, founders Mia and Ajit have launched something called the GLOWDROP: a 4-in-1 device that does more than just cultivating handsome.

Here, we’ll let the two explain the whizzes and bolts of their business.

Hello Mia and Ajit! How’s 2022 treating you?
Mia: Hi! We are well thank you and really excited about 2022! We have 3 beauty tools on the market. Our newest drop, the POWERGLOW microcurrent toning device with LED lights, our daily deep cleansing hero, the GLOWDROP 4-in-1 device and our face workout tool, the GLOWQUARTZ sculpting face roller.

We are also developing a fourth product to accelerate collagen synthesis. Our vision is to bring skincare to the level of self-care, something we believe is for all genders, skins and joys so we are honoured to be working with a house like Sephora this year, as they have cultivated such an inclusive space within beauty!

 

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What I usually like to do with first-time interviewees is that I usually get them to pitch their brand in 10 words or less so if you could humour me.
Ajit: GLOWGEAR puts skin health & self-care into everyone’s hands. I hope self-care counts as one word!

 

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What do you think GLOWGEAR brings to the table because you know, a lot of brands now are launching their own gadgets. Most importantly, what does GLOWGEAR do differently?
Ajit: Our focus is to create multifunctional tools that add as much value as possible to our customers’ skincare routines and turn them into self-care experiences for everyone to enjoy. The GLOWDROP is a 4-in-1 device that incorporates and enhances each step of your skincare routine (and goes beyond that!).

We strive to provide those real results on the functional side of the product, but also look at how we can encourage our users to take healthy timeouts every day by creating something that’s enjoyable to use. Therefore, our difference is that we’re a skin and self-care brand.

 

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Regarding the GlowSONIC Cleanser, seven cleansing modes is very impressive. What was the consideration when coming up with them? And how is it gentle on acne?
Mia: Thank you! We wanted to create something that would suit as many skins as possible. Within that, we also aimed to give the user who, for example, experiences blackheads around their nose and has sensitive facial skin, the option to switch between a lower cleansing intensity for their overall clean & a higher intensity to clear blackheads.

The GlowSONIC brush has bacteria-resistant silicone bristles that are fine, long, and rounded – so they’re super gentle if you’re experiencing a breakout. When it comes to special care conditions such as acne though, we always recommend consulting your dermatologist before using any product, as they know your skin in particular!

The 4-in-1 mode is equally impressive too because to be honest, we’re all quite time-starved nowadays. But I’d like to ask, do you think it can ever beat a visit to an aesthetic clinic?
Ajit: We see ourselves as the people that maintain your skin health between the visits to the aesthetician. It’s easier to prevent damage from pollution for example than to reverse it. Why wait to get your skin healthy right?

 

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Is there a particular way to use it that’s “off the manual”?
Mia: I was hoping you’d ask something like this! Here’s my not-so-secret rejuvenating hack — I use the GLOWDROP’s Thermo-Glo Warmth & Red LED light just before using my vitamin C serum. The Red LED light stimulates collagen production, while vitamin C is needed for the process of collagen synthesis.

The Thermo-Glo Booster does a great job at infusing the serum ingredients deep into your skin, so you’re giving it exactly what it needs to stay plumped and youthful.


I was also having a look through the GLOWGEAR POWERGLOW Device and to put it simply, I feel like you roll it across your face and let the microcurrent rollers tighten it. Am I right to assume that?

Ajit: Yes, it is! Except we wanted to make it as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for everyone. That led us to create the POWERGLOW with five 5 different microcurrent modes so that you use level 1 as you begin and work your way up.

The rolling helps to gently move the fluid away from the face, whereas the microcurrent works deeper at the muscle layer under your skin, for a more defined and lifted look. Your facial muscles are the scaffolding that your skin sits on – and that’s where the microcurrent works. Do a quick swap of one of the three attachment heads and you can use LED light to work at the skin level!


Well, how clinically effective is it? Are you able to compare it to an aesthetic treatment?
Ajit: Our in-house testing has shown a marked improvement in skin tightness and third party consumer testing results will be out soon!

Lastly, another question I love to ask. Do you know the #1 song on your Spotify last year?

Mia
: Mine was Aloha by Maluma! I’m into Spanish music and it’s safe to say I had a playlist of just this one song at some point last year haha.


Ajit: I’m currently listening to Sacrifice by The Weeknd. I’m guilty of overplaying my music too!