Born from a problem.
Built with purpose.

Our brand didn't start in a boardroom. It started with a real condition that hundreds of millions of people live with — and almost no one was taking seriously.

The condition behind the brand

What is Asian Glow, really?

Asian Glow — formally known as Alcohol Flush Reaction — is caused by a genetic variant called ALDH2 deficiency. When someone with this deficiency drinks alcohol, their body can't properly break down acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct.

560M+
people affected globally
~50%
of East Asians have ALDH2 deficiency
2018
The beginning

Allan Maman sees the gap

Allan Maman founded Glowless and developed a proprietary transdermal patch that delivered a blend of natural antioxidants directly into the bloodstream to help the liver break down acetaldehyde.

2020
Turbulence

Covid hits. Everything stops.

A product built for nights out had no nights out to work with. The pandemic shut down social life overnight — orders dried up, shipments stalled, and Glowless was left on life support.

2021
New chapter

Kelsey Landforce takes the wheel

Kelsey Landforce acquired the brand in 2021 — not as a business opportunity, but as a personal mission. She updated the formula, refreshed the brand, and brought the kind of lived-in credibility that no amount of marketing can manufacture.

2023
Breakthrough

A video changes everything

Kelsey posted a simple, unfiltered video showing her own before-and-after experience with Glowless. The video went viral, reaching an entirely new audience and putting Glowless on the map.

2024
Refresh

A brand worthy of the mission

Momentum called for a visual upgrade. Kelsey overhauled the packaging and brand identity to better reflect the quality of what's inside — clean, modern, and confident.

Dec 2025
Going big

Revolve comes calling

In December 2025, Glowless launched its 6-pack on Revolve, one of the world's largest online fashion and lifestyle retailers — placing the patch alongside the most sought-after wellness brands on the market.

2026
Today

Anthropologie joins the family

In 2026, Glowless added Anthropologie to its growing list of retail partners — bringing the patch to a lifestyle-forward audience that values products that are thoughtful, effective, and genuinely different.

"For too long, people like me have had to choose between joining friends for a drink and turning bright red — or avoiding it altogether. I think everyone should be able to enjoy a drink if they want to."
— Kelsey Landforce, founder & owner of Glowless