I am officially at the age where my nightstand looks like a pharmacy, and I am not happy about it. Between the probiotics, the magnesium, and whatever else TikTok told me I needed to survive the week, I was ready to throw my pill organizer out the window. Then I saw these ESTHER FORMULA Liposomal Glutathione Strips. No water, no giant horse pills, just a tiny little film that melts on your tongue? Sign me up. I wanted to see if the Korean secret to glass skin was really as simple as a lemon-flavored strip.
Wait Is This a Vitamin or a Snack
The packaging is giving luxury skincare rather than boring supplement. You get 30 individually wrapped strips in a slim box that fits perfectly in my overstuffed makeup bag. When you peel one open, it looks exactly like those breath strips we all used in middle school, but slightly thicker. The Zesty Lemon scent is actually really fresh, but let is be real—glutathione is notorious for tasting like literal sulfur. This isn is quite a candy, but the citrus does a heavy lift to mask that weird metallic tang. It is like a slightly sour, very thin fruit leather that dissolves in seconds.
The Morning Rush Test
I started keeping these by my toothbrush because I am notorious for forgetting my vitamins once I leave the house. I have been popping one on the roof of my mouth every single morning for the last three weeks. I did not have to hunt for a water bottle or worry about an upset stomach while running to catch the train. Living the dream, honestly. Here is how it actually performed:
- Absorption: Since it is an oral film, it bypasses the digestive system. I felt a noticeable clean energy boost within about 20 minutes.
- Skin Clarity: About two weeks in, I stopped reaching for my heavy-duty concealer. My skin just looks more awake and even-toned.
- Texture: It melts fast. No gritty residue or weird film left behind after 30 seconds.
- Portability: These are 10/10 for travel. I threw a handful in my carry-on for a weekend trip and they took up zero space.
The Final Verdict
Are these ESTHER FORMULA strips a total replacement for a solid skincare routine? No. But as a booster for that lit from within look, they are elite. At $36.99 for a month is supply, they are definitely a treat yourself wellness item rather than a bargain bin find, but the convenience factor alone makes them worth it for me. I am a sucker for anything that makes being healthy feel less like a chore and more like a tiny luxury. My dark spots are fading, I am waking up more refreshed, and I do not have to swallow a pill the size of a grape. That is a win in my book.
Who Should Buy This:
- Anyone who absolutely hates swallowing pills but wants the antioxidant benefits.
- K-beauty enthusiasts looking for the next inner beauty staple.
- Constant travelers who need their supplements to be TSA-friendly and light.
Who Should Skip This:
- People who are extremely sensitive to sour or slightly medicinal tastes.
- Anyone on a super strict budget—there are cheaper, but less convenient, capsules out there.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Lauren