Hi, I'm Ally
I'm the voice behind Glowing Takes. I've been sharing honest product reviews on Instagram since 2023, covering skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrance and home finds. Glowing Takes is where all of those reviews live in one place, with ratings, so they're easy to browse.
Follow @browneyes110- 2023reviewing since
- Beauty + Homewhat I review
- Ratedevery product, out of 5
What I love testing
- Skincare & sunscreen: toners, moisturizers and everyday SPF.
- Hair care: conditioners, leave-ins and treatments, especially for colored hair.
- Makeup: lightweight, everyday-wear favorites like mascara.
- Fragrance: scents that look as good on the vanity as they smell.
- Home & DIY: budget-friendly decor and quick paint projects.
How I review
My reviews are short and practical: what the product is, how it felt to use, what I liked and what I didn't. If something falls short, like a mascara that smudged or a sunscreen that didn't last all day, I say so. Every product gets a score out of 5, and the ones I love most earn a ✦ Glowing Review. See how I rate.
What I've reviewed
So far that includes Lancôme, Wella, L'Oréal Paris, Thayers, Carolina Herrera, Rust-Oleum and designOvation, and many of the products are available in Canada. Browse them all on the Reviews page, or see my favorites in Shop Picks.
Where the products come from
Many of the products I review come to me through product-testing programs such as Influenster and Topbox Marketing, as free products or samples. I always say how I got a product in the review itself, and my opinions are my own.
Work with me
Are you a brand? I'd love to hear from you. See how we can work together.
Follow along
I post new reviews on Instagram first: @browneyes110.
How I rate
Every product gets a score out of 5.
- 5/5 — ✦ Glowing Review: I loved it. These get a golden glow on the site.
- 4/5: Really good, with a small drawback.
- 3/5: Decent, but with real drawbacks.
- 1–2/5: Not for me.
Affiliate disclosure
Some of the links on Glowing Takes are affiliate links. That means if you click a link and buy something, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site.
Affiliate links are marked, and we only recommend products we think are genuinely worth a look. Prices and availability can change on the retailer's site.