Glamir Blog
The Glamir Blog
Clear, evidence-minded writing on beauty technology, skincare science, and the research behind Glamir.
What we learned talking to VCs—from YC rejection to building a real company
One month after launching our prototype, Glamir had 40,000 downloads and more than $8,000 in first-month revenue—and we still did not get into Y Combinator. Here is what that feedback taught us, and what a year of investor conversations changed.
The current state of AI—and why building responsibly in beauty tech matters
AI is everywhere in beauty tech right now. Here is how Glamir thinks about responsible AI, protecting human creativity, and the weight of engineering choices—backed by a team from MIT, UT Austin, Google, and beyond.
Brain games in Glamir: card games, board games, and word puzzles
Glamir is not only about makeup and skincare—it also includes brain games and thinking puzzles, from card and board games to word challenges you can play at your own pace.
How Glamir uses research to build responsible beauty tech
Beauty tech is full of bold claims. Here is how Glamir approaches research, evidence, and responsible scope—so guidance stays honest and your data stays yours.
Peptides in skincare: what the research actually shows
Peptides are everywhere in skincare marketing. Here is a calm, evidence-minded look at what they are, what studies suggest they can do, and where the claims outrun the science.
Glamir Tri-fold: how a camera-free smart vanity mirror works
The Glamir Tri-fold is a vanity mirror that runs GlamirOS and pairs with your phone for precise lighting—without a camera, microphone, or speaker. Here is what makes it different.
What is GlamirOS? The quiet operating system behind your beauty routine
GlamirOS is the privacy-first software that powers Glamir devices like the Glamir Tri-fold. Here is how it works, what it controls, and why we built it without a camera or microphone.
SMB WRLD: can AI pick your perfect foundation? (2025 interview)
In July 2025, SMB WRLD sat down with former Glamir team member Florence Fadipe for a wide-ranging interview on shade matching, building a beauty-tech startup as a nurse, and why confidence—not filters—should drive every recommendation.
BurntXOrange: how a UT nursing student launched an AI-powered makeup consultant
In October 2024, BurntXOrange profiled former Glamir team member Florence Fadipe and the team building an inclusive, phone-first makeup guide for beginners and underrepresented communities.