Auro Wellness review: 30 days in, 4 products tested daily

I have been using four Auro Wellness products every day for the last 30 days; the Glutaryl Plus topical glutathione spray, the G Antioxidant Serum, the Copper Tri-Peptide serum, and Citrine, their 25% vitamin C serum.

The short version is that my skin looks noticeably better than it did a month ago, with a much more even texture being the change I notice most when I look in the mirror.

Auro is a different kind of skincare brand to the ones I usually cover. It was built by a pharmacist around one molecule, glutathione, and a patented delivery system for getting it through the skin.

That makes it more clinical and more single-minded than anything else in my routine.

This review covers all four products; what each one does, how I use them together as a stack, what has actually changed in my skin's appearance, and whether the (genuinely premium) pricing is justified because it's definitely a 'tier up' for me.

I also tested Auro's day and night moisturizers, Rise + Revive and Rest + Repair. Their thick application did not suit my skin, so they have not stayed in my routine, and this review focuses on the four products I have kept and can genuinely recommend as I continue to use them.

About Auro Wellness

Auro Wellness was founded by Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist who has spent over two decades researching glutathione and even wrote a book on it, The Glutathione Revolution.

Glutathione is often called the body's master antioxidant. Every cell produces it, and it handles free radical defense and detoxification, but natural production starts declining around age thirty, right as environmental stress keeps climbing.

The problem Auro set out to solve is that glutathione is a fragile, hard-to-absorb molecule. Oral supplements largely break down in digestion, and even IV glutathione clears from the blood quickly.

Auro's answer is the patented Auro GSH delivery system. It's a glutathione-cyclodextrin complex engineered at sub-nano scale so the molecule survives intact and absorbs through the skin.

The wellness line (Glutaryl and Glutaryl Plus) uses it to deliver glutathione to the whole body, and the skincare line uses the same technology to carry glutathione, peptides, and vitamin C into the deeper layers of facial skin.

A few things worth knowing about the formulas across the range:

• All Auro products are third-party lab tested, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and cruelty-free.
• The formulas are free of parabens, sulfates, perfumes, mineral oil, artificial preservatives and colors, gluten, and dairy.
• There are no added fragrances anywhere in the range, which matters for reasons I will get into below.

Each of the four products I have been testing comes in a 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottle, and Auro runs a subscribe-and-save option on everything if you want to knock the pricing down.

My daily Auro routine

Here is what my actual routine looks like right now, because the four products slot into different parts of the day.

Morning: After washing my face with Caldera + Lab face wash (the cleanest face wash I have come across), a few drops of Auro Citrine on my face and neck, massaged in before a sunscreen layer if I'm going to be outdoors in a high UV environment for longer than 30 minutes. Then 3-4 sprays of Glutaryl Plus on my abdomen, rubbed in for about a minute.

Evening: Wash my face, then the Auro G Antioxidant Serum first on clean skin, followed by the Copper Tri-Peptide once the G serum has settled in. Glutaryl Plus goes on the abdomen again before bed.

The logic: Citrine's vitamin C pairs naturally with daytime sun exposure and SPF, while the copper peptide does its collagen work overnight. The G serum is flexible and can be used morning or evening, but I keep it in the evening slot so the vitamin C and copper peptide are not fighting for the same real estate.

That sounds like a lot written down I know, but in practice the face portion takes under a minute at each end of the day, and the Glutaryl Plus application has become as automatic as brushing my teeth.

That simplicity is a big part of why this routine has stuck for me. These four bottles now cover my entire skincare and antioxidant routine, and I have not felt the need to reach for anything else.

Glutaryl Plus: high-dose topical glutathione spray

Glutaryl Plus is the flagship of the wellness line and possibly the strangest product in this review, in a good way.

It is not a face serum, it's a body spray that delivers Auro's highest dose of glutathione through the skin for whole-body antioxidant support.

Auro positions it for people under high oxidative stress, and specifically calls out athletes looking for recovery support, which is exactly the lens I have been testing it through as a runner logging regular miles in intense Florida heat.

It's also particularly timely as we're well into back-to-school period, and at a time when cold and flu risks are higher than much of the year; something I tend to watch as my 3 year old son, Sebastian is most likely to bring a bug home from his school.

Specs worth knowing

Size: 1 fl oz (30 ml). Price: $209.95, with a subscribe-and-save discount available.

Ingredients center on the glutathione-cyclodextrin complex, supported by vitamin C, dexpanthenol, and botanical extracts including radish root ferment, honeysuckle, and aspen bark.

How you use it: four sprays on clean, non-hairy skin (the abdomen is the recommended spot), rubbed in for roughly 60 seconds, twice daily. Auro recommends running Glutaryl Plus for 2 to 3 months to jumpstart your levels, then stepping down to the standard Glutaryl ($125.95) for maintenance. I am one month into that jumpstart window myself.

What I like about Glutaryl Plus

The delivery method solves a real problem. A transdermal route that protects the molecule is the first version of glutathione supplementation that has made sense to me on paper, and Auro backs the absorption story with published research on the glutathione-cyclodextrin complex rather than just marketing copy.

The routine is genuinely easy to keep. Spray, rub, done. No pills, no powders, no taste. I have not missed a day since I started, which I cannot say for most supplements I have tested.

My skin benefits from it too. Glutathione supports skin from the inside as well as the outside, and I credit the combination of Glutaryl Plus and the face serums, rather than any single product, for the overall evening-out of my skin texture over the month.

It layers into life without friction. It dries down enough within a few minutes that getting dressed is not an issue, and you can apply lotion over the top if the slight tackiness bothers you.

What could be improved

Let me be straight about the smell, because it is the thing everyone mentions: high-concentration glutathione has a natural sulfurous odor, and Auro refuses to mask it with fragrance to keep the formula clean. I respect the decision, and the smell does dissipate as it absorbs, but the first spray takes some getting used to.

It can also feel sticky on your clothes if you don't rub it in for long enough, so keep rubbing that belly like a wise Buddah until the stickiness subsides.

The other honest caveat is that whole-body wellness benefits (energy, sleep, recovery) are harder to self-verify than visible skin changes. I feel like I recover well, and I strangely feel more content during the day, mentally speaking.

However, I did feel like a well-recovered runner before Glutaryl Plus too, so I am not going to claim effects I cannot isolate just yet, but I honestly feel better in my mind overall, like it's doing something very positive.

And $209.95 per bottle is a serious commitment, even with the step-down-to-Glutaryl plan making the long-term math more reasonable.

My verdict on Glutaryl Plus

This is the most interesting wellness product I have tested this year, and the one I would point at anyone who has tried oral glutathione and felt nothing.

Go in knowing about the initial smell when you spray it, the rub time, and the price, and it delivers a supplementation routine you will actually stick to.

G Antioxidant Serum: glutathione for your face

The G Antioxidant Serum takes the same maximum-potency glutathione and Auro GSH delivery system as the wellness sprays and puts it into a dedicated face serum.

The pitch is transform and strengthen. Detoxify skin of existing free radical damage to improve fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration, while building the skin's ability to defend itself against future environmental stress.

Specs worth knowing

Size: 1 fl oz (30 ml). Price: $179, with subscribe-and-save available.

Alongside the glutathione-cyclodextrin complex you get vitamin C, dexpanthenol, radish root extract (vitamins A, B, C, E, and K), two forms of honeysuckle for their anti-inflammatory properties, and aspen bark extract for hydration.

Auro's own four-week clinical study reported that 92% of users agreed skin tone looked more even and 86% agreed sun damage was less noticeable, with measurable improvement in fine lines and tone showing up within the first week.

What I like about the G Antioxidant Serum

This is the workhorse of my evening routine. A few drops massaged into clean skin, and it absorbs quickly with no greasy film left behind.

The even-texture claim held up for me. The single biggest change I have noticed across my 30 days of testing is how much more even my skin looks; less blotchiness, less redness after sun exposure, a more consistent tone overall.

The G serum and CITRINE are the two products I have used most consistently on my face, so they get the largest share of the credit.

You can get an idea of my skin tone right now by watching any recent review on my Youtube channels Trail & Kale and Alastair Running.

G Antioxidant Serum plays a defensive role I appreciate as an outdoors person. Between running, beach days, and general Florida life, my face takes a lot of environmental abuse. An antioxidant serum whose whole job is neutralizing oxidative stress is a logical anchor for that lifestyle, in the same way sunscreen can be.

No irritation, ever. Despite being a maximum-potency formula it has been completely gentle on my skin, morning or night.

What could be improved

The same natural glutathione smell from the wellness line is present here, and on your face it is harder to ignore than on your abdomen. It fades within a few seconds of application, but if you are sensitive to scent, know it is part of the deal, and one worth making in my opinion.

At $179 it is also one of the more expensive single serums I have tested, sitting well above the premium men's serums I have reviewed from other brands.

My verdict on the G Antioxidant Serum

If you only try one Auro skincare product, make it this one (and maybe sneak that Citrine into your cart too!), because it is the purest expression of what the brand does differently.

It has earned the anchor slot in my evening routine, and my more even skin tone is the receipt.

Copper Tri-Peptide: the collagen and plumping serum

The Copper Tri-Peptide serum targets the structural side of skin aging; think volume, firmness, and elasticity, all of which decline as collagen and elastin production slows down.

Copper peptide (GHK-Cu) occurs naturally in the body and plays a central role in collagen production and skin repair, but levels drop with age. This serum tops it back up, delivered through the same Auro GSH system, with glutathione, squalane, niacinamide, hyaluronate, and aloe rounding out the formula.

Specs worth knowing

Size: 1 fl oz (30 ml). Price: $159, with subscribe-and-save available.

Auro's four-week study reported clinically measured improvement in skin firmness and density within one week, with 93% of users agreeing skin appeared full and 83% agreeing it appeared plump, lifted, and rejuvenated after four weeks.

What I like about the Copper Tri-Peptide

The bounce is real. This is the product I associate with my skin feeling firmer and springier, especially across my cheeks. Skin that feels thicker and more resilient is hard to describe but easy to notice, and I notice it. I like the oil slick purple look to the seru too, very unique!

It doubles as light hydration. The squalane and hyaluronate give it more of a cushioned, moisturizing finish than the G serum, which makes it a natural final step at night, or during the day if you don't use SPF in your day to day.

It seems to calm my skin, not just plump it. Copper peptides are known for supporting skin repair, and the occasional irritation spots I get from sweat and sun heal faster and quieter than they used to.

A bottle goes a long way. A few drops per evening means my bottle has barely gone down, which softens the price per use considerably.

What could be improved

At first, I was using this after using the Citrine product in the mornings but now keep it away from my morning routine, since layering a strong copper peptide directly with 25% vitamin C is asking a lot of your skin at once.

Splitting them between morning and evening is the sensible move, and it is what Auro suggests too.

My verdict on the Copper Tri-Peptide

The feel-it product of the lineup, and the one responsible for the firmer, bouncier quality my skin has taken on.

If loss of firmness is your main concern, this is the Auro serum you need to add to your cart.

Citrine: the 25% vitamin C serum

Citrine is the one I was most interested in trying coming into my testing phase because I've been hearing so many good things about Vitamin C for skin care lately.

It's Auro's brightening serum, and its headline number is a 25% concentration of ascorbic acid, which is far beyond the 10 to 15% most vitamin C serums top out at.

Concentrations that high normally come with an irritation warning, which is where the delivery system earns its keep again. The Auro GSH technology carries the vitamin C deeper while sodium hyaluronate and radish root extract hydrate and soothe on the way in.

Glutathione is in the formula too, both to defend skin and to potentiate the vitamin C.

I tend to have sensitive skin and can react to some products, I've had nothing but good experiences with all 4 of these serums.

Specs worth knowing

Size: 1 fl oz (30 ml). Price: $169, with subscribe-and-save available.

One quirk to know up front: Citrine must be refrigerated after it arrives, which keeps that high dose of vitamin C stable and unoxidized.

Auro's four-week study reported improved radiance within one week, with 96% of users agreeing skin felt supported and smooth and 88% agreeing skin looked healthy after four weeks.

What I like about Citrine

The brightening effect is the most visible of the four products. Vitamin C at this concentration makes skin look awake. My face looks fresher in the morning mirror than it has any right to on early alarm days.

It pairs perfectly with an outdoor lifestyle. Vitamin C is one of the best-studied ingredients for fading the uneven tone and dark spots that sun exposure leaves behind, which makes it the natural morning partner to sunscreen. Speaking of which, if your SPF game needs work, my roundup of the best sunscreen for runners covers the formulas I actually train in.

The fridge ritual is oddly reassuring. A serum that has to be kept cold to protect its potency signals that there is a real, unstabilized active in the bottle rather than a token percentage on a label.

No irritation at 25%. I expected a formula this strong to sting or flake. Starting with a few drops and building up, I have had neither.

What could be improved

Respect the concentration. This is not a slather-it-on serum, and if you jump straight to a heavy daily dose you may find it drying. Start with a few drops, watch how your skin responds, and build from there.

The refrigeration requirement also makes it the least travel-friendly product in this review by a distance, and that can be a bit of an inconvenience.

My verdict on Citrine

The glow product, and the one that quite possibly produces the best even skin texture results on its own.

Start slow, keep it cold, and let it run your mornings.

Is Auro Wellness worth it?

Short answer: yes, if visible skin results are what you are paying for and you will use the products every day.

The full four-product stack I have been testing runs a little over $700 at full price, which puts Auro firmly in the investment category. Subscribe-and-save takes the edge off, and the step-down from Glutaryl Plus to standard Glutaryl after a few months lowers the ongoing cost of the wellness side.

What that money buys is a level of formulation seriousness most skincare brands do not attempt: a patented delivery system, published absorption research, brand-run clinical studies with specific numbers attached, third-party testing, and actives at concentrations (25% vitamin C being the standout) that mainstream products do not touch.

For me, the results have justified the routine. The more even texture I mentioned at the top is not subtle, and it is the kind of change other people notice before you tell them about it. This is my new daily routine now, and I am continuing with all four products beyond this review even if it means I have to drop some visits to the coffee shop to afford it, lol.

If the full stack is too big a first step, start with the G Antioxidant Serum for tone or the Copper Tri-Peptide for firmness, then build from there.

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What has changed in my skin

The change I keep coming back to is texture. My skin is smoother and dramatically more even than when I started, with less redness, less blotchiness, and a more consistent tone across my whole face.

Fine lines look softer, particularly around my eyes, and my skin has a firmer, bouncier quality that I attribute mostly to the Copper Tri-Peptide.

The brightness from Citrine is the most immediate effect, visible within the first couple of weeks, while the tone and texture improvements from the G serum built steadily across the month.

Worth noting also is that my 30 days of testing lines up almost exactly with the four-week window Auro's clinical studies measure, and my experience tracks their headline findings on evenness of tone.

What I cannot tell you yet is how these gains hold long term, which is the real test of any skincare system, so I will update this review as the months accumulate.

What has not changed: I still have the same face haha, I still get the occasional blemish after a long, sweaty week in the Florida humidity, and no serum replaces sleep, hydration, and sunscreen.

Like every skincare system worth using, Auro raises your baseline rather than performing miracles.

Where to buy Auro Wellness

The place to buy is direct from the Auro Wellness site, where every product offers a subscribe-and-save discount with no lock-in.

At a few drops or sprays per use, each 30 ml serum bottle looks set to last a couple of months based on how slowly mine are going down, so a subscription cadence works out naturally rather than leaving you with a backlog.

Final verdict

Auro Wellness is the most scientifically distinct skincare brand I have tested, and the results on my face back the science up.

The G Antioxidant Serum is the anchor and the one to start with.

Citrine delivers the fastest visible payoff, the Copper Tri-Peptide is the firmness play, and Glutaryl Plus is the wildcard whole-body product for anyone who has been let down by glutathione pills.

The friction points are honest ones; premium pricing, the natural glutathione smell, a fridge slot for Citrine, and moisturizers that were too thick for my skin (and so I stopped using them and so didn't feel it was right to include them in this review).

Everything else, from formulation quality to the daily experience to the results in the mirror, has earned these four bottles a permanent spot on my shelf.

I am genuinely loving this routine, and the fact that four products cover everything is half the appeal. This is what my skincare looks like now.

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