This gel-cream moisturizer is a fan favorite for its ability to deliver long-lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. It's formulated to help skin retain moisture, making it a good choice for anyone experiencing dryness.
Sephora price
$17.00
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Sephora reviews
4.3 / 5
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Glass take
4.3 / 5 overall fit
A reliable, fragrance-free hydrator that works for most skin types, especially those dealing with dryness.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A refreshing gel-cream with a lightweight, oil-free texture that delivers up to 100 hours of hydration.
Use morning and night on clean skin.
Can be applied over makeup as a highlighter.
Use as a 5-minute mask: apply generously, then tissue off.
What Glass adds
A solid, no-fuss hydrator that excels at its primary job. It's a great option for those seeking consistent moisture without added fragrance or heavy emollients.
Consistent Hydration
Many reviewers highlight the product's ability to keep their skin hydrated throughout the day, even in dry conditions.
Gentle Formula
The fragrance-free and oil-free nature of the moisturizer is frequently praised by users with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
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Routine Fit
Apply this gel-cream after your serums and treatments, but before any heavier creams or oils. It can be used both morning and night. Its lightweight texture also makes it suitable for layering under makeup or even as a quick hydrating mask.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is designed for daily use, morning and night, to provide continuous hydration.
Glass rating
A reliable, fragrance-free hydrator that works for most skin types, especially those dealing with dryness.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Users consistently report significant improvements in skin hydration and suppleness.
Texture
4.4 / 5
The gel-cream texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly, making it suitable for various skin types.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and giving a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smoothing
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A classic humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps with spreadability.
Usually helps with
Smoothing
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar that helps skin retain moisture and protects it from dehydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, protection
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
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Texture
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of urea that acts as a humectant, improving skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains silymarin, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, soothing
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None
Soothing
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
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None
Skin-Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
A yeast extract that can help condition and improve the skin's appearance.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Soothing
Badness
0.0 / 10
Soothes and hydrates the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
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None
Soothing
Badness
0.0 / 10
Known for its calming and moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, moisturizing
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient derived from bacteria found in hot springs, offering antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Can help reduce puffiness and provides antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, de-puffing
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Can be irritating for some
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Peptide
Badness
3.0 / 10
A peptide that may help support skin's natural collagen production and improve firmness.
Usually helps with
Firming
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds significant amounts of water, plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent and humectant that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, preservation
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
4.0 / 10
An ethoxylated ingredient that can potentially be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
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Potential for contamination
Film Former
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to form a film on the skin, which can aid in moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Moisture retention
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None
Soothing
Badness
0.0 / 10
Polysaccharides from aloe vera that help soothe and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
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None
Skin-Conditioning
Badness
2.0 / 10
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A carbohydrate complex that binds to skin cells, providing long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
Long-lasting hydration
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that helps to emulsify and stabilize the formula, also acting as a skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, conditioning
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin E, providing antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Thickener
Badness
0.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the product and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
4.0 / 10
A polyethylene glycol that can enhance skin penetration and may be contaminated with ethylene oxide.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
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Potential for contamination
Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent that can be drying in higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
Solvent
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Can be drying
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A stable, water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C that offers antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product, can also have mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
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Can be irritating for sensitive skin at high concentrations
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation
Chelating Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
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Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant that may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Usually helps with
Coloring
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Potential for irritation
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant that may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Usually helps with
Coloring
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Potential for irritation
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FAQ
Yes, its lightweight, oil-free gel-cream texture makes it suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin types, as it provides hydration without feeling heavy.
Yes, Clinique suggests applying it generously as a 5-minute mask. Tissue off any excess afterward.
It contains a Hyaluronic Acid Complex and Aloe Bio-ferment, which work together to draw moisture to the skin and help it retain hydration for up to 100 hours.
