This moisturizer is designed for those who need hydration but tend to get oily. Its oil-free, prebiotic formula works to balance the skin's microbiome while delivering moisture. It aims to smooth texture and hydrate without leaving a heavy residue.
Sephora price
$49.00 - $83.00
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Sephora reviews
4.6 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A solid, lightweight moisturizer for oily and combination skin that balances hydration without feeling heavy. It targets texture and oiliness effectively.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A lightweight, oil-free, prebiotic moisturizer that supports the skins microbiome and provides effective hydration.
After cleansing and toning, apply to your face and neck with light, upward strokes.
Use twice daily, morning and night.
What Glass adds
A reliable choice for oily and combination skin types seeking balanced hydration. It's a good option if you need a straightforward moisturizer that won't exacerbate oiliness or clog pores.
Lightweight Hydration
Users frequently praise its ability to hydrate without feeling heavy or greasy, making it a go-to for warmer weather or oily skin types.
Texture Improvement
Many reviews mention a smoother, more refined skin texture after consistent use.
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Routine Fit
Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning. It's designed to be used twice daily, both in the morning and at night, to provide consistent hydration and support your skin's barrier.
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
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Routine fit
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening application. Use it as the final step in your skincare routine to lock in hydration.
Glass rating
A solid, lightweight moisturizer for oily and combination skin that balances hydration without feeling heavy. It targets texture and oiliness effectively.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Provides good, lasting hydration without greasiness, making it ideal for oily skin types.
Texture Refinement
4.3 / 5
Ingredients like Lemon and Burdock help to visibly smooth and refine skin texture.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base for most skincare formulations, dissolving ingredients and providing hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of coconut oil and glycerin, it's an excellent emollient that helps replenish the skin's surface.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal, combination skin
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Can be comedogenic for very acne-prone skin
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that acts as a humectant, preservative booster, and solvent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be mildly irritating for some sensitive skin types
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin, also acts as a solvent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of corn sugar, it's a humectant that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Derived from coconut oil, these provide a lightweight, non-greasy feel and help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially oily
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin, also acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Generally well-tolerated, but some sensitive skin may react
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
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Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to emulsify and stabilize the product, also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived carbohydrate complex that binds moisture to the skin, providing long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Some prefer to avoid silicones due to potential pore-clogging concerns, though it's generally considered non-irritating
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier derived from glycerin and stearic acid, it helps to mix oil and water and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Esters derived from jojoba oil, they help to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, it also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
2.0 / 10
Burdock root extract, known for its purifying and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
3.0 / 10
Lemon extract can have astringent and brightening properties, but can also be photosensitizing and irritating.
Usually helps with
Oily skin (in low concentrations)
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Photosensitivity, potential irritation
Botanical Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
Cucumber extract is known for its hydrating, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive or irritated
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
2.0 / 10
Ivy extract has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
Mallow extract has soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry or sensitive
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
2.0 / 10
Watercress extract, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, can help purify and revitalize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that enhances the penetration of other ingredients and provides hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
An emulsifier that can be derived from ethoxylation, which may leave trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a potential carcinogen.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Potential for contamination with 1,4-dioxane
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that helps to soothe, protect, and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A biodegradable chelating agent that helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut oil and caprylic acid, it conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially oily
Watch for
None
Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that can also help to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that also acts as a skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
3.0 / 10
A synthetic fragrance ingredient that can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
All skin types (generally)
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Potential allergen for sensitive skin
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that can act as an emulsifier and emollient.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
Botanical Extract
Badness
4.0 / 10
Bergamot extract can be photosensitizing and a potential allergen due to furanocoumarins.
Usually helps with
Oily skin (in low concentrations)
Watch for
Photosensitivity, potential allergen
Botanical Extract
Badness
3.0 / 10
Lemon peel extract can have astringent and brightening properties, but can also be photosensitizing and irritating.
Usually helps with
Oily skin (in low concentrations)
Watch for
Photosensitivity, potential irritation
Botanical Extract
Badness
3.0 / 10
Lavender extract can be a potential allergen and irritant for some individuals.
Usually helps with
All skin types (generally)
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Potential allergen, irritant for sensitive skin
Botanical Extract
Badness
3.0 / 10
A hybrid lavender extract, similar to lavender, it can be a potential allergen and irritant.
Usually helps with
All skin types (generally)
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Potential allergen, irritant for sensitive skin
pH Adjuster
Badness
3.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH. In higher concentrations, it can exfoliate but may also cause irritation.
Usually helps with
All skin types (in low concentrations)
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Irritation, redness, photosensitivity in higher concentrations
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of citric acid used to adjust pH and as a chelating agent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
4.0 / 10
A strong alkali used to adjust pH. In high concentrations, it can be corrosive and irritating.
Usually helps with
All skin types (in very low concentrations)
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Irritation, burns in high concentrations
pH Adjuster
Badness
3.0 / 10
A pH adjuster that can be irritating in higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
All skin types (in low concentrations)
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Potential irritation
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A naturally occurring aldehyde found in citrus oils, it's a potential allergen and irritant.
Usually helps with
All skin types (generally)
Watch for
Potential allergen, irritant for sensitive skin
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spices, it's a common allergen and irritant.
Usually helps with
All skin types (generally)
Watch for
Potential allergen, irritant for sensitive skin
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A cyclic terpene found in citrus fruit peels, it's a common allergen and irritant.
Usually helps with
All skin types (generally)
Watch for
Potential allergen, irritant for sensitive skin
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is specifically formulated to be lightweight and oil-free, making it an excellent choice for oily and combination skin types. It hydrates without feeling heavy or greasy.
The formula contains ingredients like Lemon and Burdock extracts, which are known to help visibly refine and smooth the skin's texture.
A prebiotic moisturizer supports the skin's natural microbiome, which is the community of microorganisms that live on your skin. A balanced microbiome contributes to healthier, more resilient skin.
