When shopping for at-home microneedling kits, Qure Skincare and Glownetics are both popular options. But they take different approaches—and those differences matter for your results. Let’s compare honestly.
Brand Overview
Qure Skincare
Qure has built a strong presence with viral TikTok marketing and celebrity aesthetics. They emphasize their 24K gold-plated needle heads and have amassed significant social proof with hundreds of reviews.
Positioning: Luxury aesthetic, social media-driven
Price point: $115-143 for kits
Glownetics
Glownetics focuses on ingredient science and specialized formulations. Different kits target different concerns with purpose-built serum combinations.
Positioning: Ingredient-focused, targeted solutions
Price point: Competitive with multiple kit options
The Device Comparison
Both brands offer quality microneedling devices with sterile needle cartridges. The mechanical differences are minimal—both create effective micro-channels in the skin.
Qure: 24K gold-plated needles (marketing feature), pen-style device
Glownetics: Medical-grade stainless steel, pen-style device
Functionally, both work. The gold plating is primarily aesthetic—it doesn’t meaningfully change how the needles perform.
Where It Really Matters: The Serums
This is where the brands diverge significantly.
Qure Serums
Qure’s serums are hyaluronic acid-focused. Hyaluronic acid is excellent for hydration, but it’s a relatively basic ingredient available in countless products. Their formulations are straightforward—good for hydration, less specialized for specific anti-aging concerns.
Glownetics Serums
Glownetics builds each kit around specific concerns with advanced ingredients:
GlowYoung Kit: Multi-peptide blend including matrixyl components, niacinamide, ceramides, ultra-low molecular weight HA for actual penetration
Vampire Glow Kit: Stem cell extracts with growth factors, astaxanthin, designed as a PRP facial alternative
Glow Filler Kit: Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) for expression lines—a specific ingredient with specific research for Botox-alternative effects
Hair Kit: Copper peptides specifically for hair follicle stimulation
| Factor | Qure Skincare | Glownetics |
|---|---|---|
| Primary serum ingredient | Hyaluronic acid | Multi-peptide blends (varies by kit) |
| Specialized formulations | One general approach | Multiple targeted kits |
| Stem cells/growth factors | Not featured | Yes (Vampire Glow) |
| Argireline for expression lines | No | Yes (Glow Filler) |
| Copper peptides for hair | No | Yes (Hair Kit) |
| Liposomal delivery | Not specified | Yes |
Ingredient Depth: A Closer Look
Let’s examine what you’re actually putting into those micro-channels:
For Anti-Aging (Fine Lines, Firmness)
Qure: Hyaluronic acid provides hydration, which temporarily plumps fine lines
Glownetics: Signal peptides actively tell your skin to produce collagen. Stem cell extracts provide growth factors. Niacinamide supports skin barrier. Low molecular weight HA actually penetrates (unlike standard HA).
For Expression Lines
Qure: No specific expression-line targeting
Glownetics: Glow Filler with argireline—a peptide specifically researched for muscle-relaxing effects similar to Botox
For Hair Loss
Qure: Offers a hair treatment but ingredient depth unclear
Glownetics: Hair Kit with copper peptides—specifically researched for follicle stimulation and hair growth phase extension
Results Expectations
With Qure: Good hydration improvement, decent general anti-aging from the microneedling itself. The device works; the serums are basic but functional.
With Glownetics: Targeted results based on kit selection. More advanced ingredient delivery means potentially more significant outcomes for specific concerns—especially for expression lines, PRP-level rejuvenation, or hair regrowth.
Who Should Choose What
Consider Qure If:
You prioritize luxury aesthetics and unboxing experience. You want a simple, one-size-fits-all approach. Your concerns are mild and general. Brand recognition from social media matters to you.
Consider Glownetics If:
You want targeted treatment for specific concerns. Ingredient science and formulation depth matter to you. You’re interested in PRP alternatives or Botox alternatives. You want different options for different goals (face vs. hair vs. expression lines). Advanced delivery technology (liposomal) appeals to you.
The Verdict
Both brands offer functional microneedling devices. The real difference is in the serums—and this is where Glownetics offers significantly more depth and specialization.
If you’re investing in at-home microneedling, the serums you use during treatment dramatically impact results. Basic hyaluronic acid is fine. Advanced peptides, stem cell extracts, and targeted actives are better.
Choose based on whether you want simplicity or specificity—both approaches have their place.
