This serum is a hydration hero, packed with ten types of hyaluronic acid to deliver moisture at multiple levels of the skin. It feels weightless and works to plump and smooth, making it a great addition for anyone concerned with dryness or dullness.
Sephora price
$42.00
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Sephora reviews
4.8 / 5
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Glass take
4.8 / 5 overall fit
A deeply hydrating serum that plumps skin and supports the barrier, suitable for most skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A weightless milky serum powered by ten molecular weights of hyaluronic acid for multi-depth visibly plumping hydration.
After cleansing, apply a dime-size amount to face morning and night as the first step in your skincare routine.
What Glass adds
This serum is a standout for hydration and barrier support. Its multi-molecular hyaluronic acid approach ensures deep, lasting moisture, while ectoin adds a protective element. It’s a versatile choice for nearly all skin types, especially those needing a boost of plumping hydration.
Plumping effect
Users consistently praise the visible plumping and smoothing effects, attributing it to the advanced hyaluronic acid complex.
Barrier repair
Many reviews highlight how this serum improved their skin's barrier function, leading to less sensitivity and better overall skin health.
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Routine fit
Apply this serum after cleansing and before any heavier creams or oils. It acts as a foundational layer of hydration, making it ideal as the first step in your treatment routine, both morning and night.
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 or night
This serum is excellent for both morning and night routines. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base for makeup. At night, it works to replenish moisture while you sleep.
Glass rating
A deeply hydrating serum that plumps skin and supports the barrier, suitable for most skin types.
Hydration
4.9 / 5
Delivers significant moisture with multiple forms of hyaluronic acid.
Barrier Support
4.7 / 5
Ectoin effectively helps protect and strengthen the skin's natural barrier.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base for most skincare formulations, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A hydrating ingredient that helps draw moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides a smooth, soft feel to the skin and helps with product spreadability.
Usually helps with
Dryness, normal skin
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Can feel heavy on very oily skin
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A moisturizing agent that attracts and retains water.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common ingredient that helps with hydration and product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, normal skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Mimics skin's natural sebum, providing moisture and a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Dryness, normal skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, normal skin
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None
Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients, creating a stable emulsion. Can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Potential for mild irritation in sensitive skin
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin, generally not drying.
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All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that provides sustained hydration and forms a film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Smaller molecules of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin, providing plumping and hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A derivative of hyaluronic acid with excellent moisturizing and skin-penetrating properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A smaller, more easily absorbed form of hyaluronic acid for deeper hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural compound that helps protect skin cells from environmental stress and supports the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types, barrier support
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None
Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates and can help with hydration. Low concentrations are generally well-tolerated.
Usually helps with
Dullness, uneven texture
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Can increase sun sensitivity; potential for irritation if skin is sensitive or barrier is compromised.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived wax that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lightweight, naturally derived emollient that conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, normal skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, normal skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A plant-derived wax that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A moisturizing agent that helps to attract and retain water in the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, dehydration
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier and emollient that helps to create a smooth texture and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A common thickening agent that improves product texture and stability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that can help protect the formula and skin from oxidative stress. Can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Potential for mild irritation in sensitive skin
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that acts as an emulsifier and skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to create a stable formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic emulsifier that can sometimes cause irritation or comedones in sensitive individuals.
Usually helps with
Normal to dry skin
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Potential for irritation or breakouts in acne-prone or sensitive skin
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A hydrating ingredient that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A cellulose derivative used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent with antimicrobial properties, often used as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
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FAQ
Yes, this serum is suitable for oily skin because it provides lightweight hydration without feeling heavy. Its primary focus is on plumping and barrier support, which can benefit all skin types.
This serum contains ten molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, designed to hydrate the skin at various depths.
Yes, its hydrating and barrier-supporting properties make it a good base to use alongside other active ingredients. It can help to buffer potentially irritating actives.
