Beauty Bash Discussion: Glowing Skin

When Nelly asked whether products that claim to make skin (on the face or body) glow really work, I couldn’t give her a definitive answer. That is because it really depends on the product. Some of them do, and some of them don’t. There are two ways a product can give you a glow:
Cosmetically, by adding highlighting cream or powder to the cream to make skin shimmery and glowy, or by treating your skin with ingredients proven to increase the skin’s glow factor.
The main category of these treatment ingredients is alphahydroxy acids, which slough off the dead skin cells on the surface that can make skin appear dull. Another category of glow-boosters is antixoidants, such as green tea, vitamin C, and pomegranate. All help skin retain its glow by revving up circulation and protecting it from the assault of free radicals. Of course, simply applying moisturizer can help your skin to glow, because we all know that dry skin looks dull and ashy.
Nelly had another question: Are more expensive products always better, in this category, or any other. The answer is no. Well-formulated products can be found in every price range. It’s more important to look at the ingredient list than the price tag. A good product will have its active, star ingredients among the first five on the list, before the preservatives. If they’re too far down, you’re not getting what you’re paying for.
I'd love to hear if you've found a truly outstanding, glow-enhancing product for face or body.