This is a luxury moisturizer that aims to address uneven skin tone and dark spots. It's formulated with ingredients like cress sprout extract and ginseng to help brighten and protect the skin.
Sephora price
$240.00
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Sephora reviews
5.0 / 5
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Glass take
5.0 / 5 overall fit
A high-end moisturizer focused on brightening and evening skin tone, with a very small number of reviews.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A moisturizer that helps even out skin tone and gradually minimize visible signs of pigmentation and dark or yellowish spots.
Apply in the morning and evening.
After cleansing, gently pat around the neck and face.
What Glass adds
A targeted brightening moisturizer for those seeking to address dark spots and uneven tone. Given the price point and limited reviews, it's best suited for individuals who have already identified a need for this specific type of treatment and are comfortable investing in a premium product.
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Routine fit
Apply this cream after cleansing and any treatment serums, as the last step in your morning and evening skincare routine. It's designed to seal in hydration and deliver its brightening benefits.
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 intended for use both morning and night to provide consistent treatment for dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Glass rating
A high-end moisturizer focused on brightening and evening skin tone, with a very small number of reviews.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
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Hydration
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
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Softening skin
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None
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that can help improve product texture and skin hydration.
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Hydration
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Can be a penetration enhancer
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Fermented purslane extract, known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
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Soothing, antioxidant protection
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None
Absorbent
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1.0 / 10
Can help absorb excess oil and provide a mattifying effect.
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Oil control
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Can be drying if overused
Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A common humectant that helps attract and retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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Plant-derived sterols that help condition and soften the skin.
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Skin conditioning
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Emollient
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A light emollient that improves skin feel and spreadability.
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Skin feel
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Plant-derived emollients that help soften and smooth the skin.
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Softening skin
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Emollient
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A rich emollient oil known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
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Moisturizing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection against free radicals.
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Antioxidant protection
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Can be irritating for some
Occlusive
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1.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss and providing a smooth feel.
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Occlusion, smooth feel
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Can feel heavy for some; non-comedogenic for most
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Pro-vitamin B5, it hydrates, soothes, and helps improve skin barrier function.
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Hydration, soothing
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
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Product preservation
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Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients.
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Formulation stability
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None
Opacifying Agent
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1.0 / 10
Used to make the product opaque and can have a mattifying effect.
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Texture, mattifying
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier, softening and smoothing the skin.
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Softening skin
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Emollient
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Emollients derived from palm oil that help soften and smooth the skin.
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Softening skin
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Emollient
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Emollients derived from coconut oil that moisturize and soften the skin.
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Moisturizing
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Thickener
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1.0 / 10
A thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.
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Product texture
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Solvent
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3.0 / 10
Can be used as a solvent, but in higher concentrations can be drying and irritating.
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Solvent
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Potential for dryness and irritation
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural thickening agent that improves product texture and stability.
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Product texture
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None
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A preservative and skin-conditioning agent that can enhance the efficacy of other preservatives.
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Product preservation
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Generally well-tolerated
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
A natural emulsifier that helps blend oil and water, and can also have skin-conditioning properties.
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Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it can help protect skin from environmental stressors.
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Antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory
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Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Humectant
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A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture, plumping the skin.
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Hydration
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pH Adjuster
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product to ensure optimal performance and stability.
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pH balance
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin that softens and replenishes skin.
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Moisturizing
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A marine-derived ingredient with potential anti-aging and soothing benefits.
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Soothing, anti-aging
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived polysaccharide that hydrates and soothes the skin.
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Hydration, soothing
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
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Antioxidant, skin conditioning
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A derivative of panthenol that helps to moisturize the skin.
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Hydration
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Brightening Agent
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1.0 / 10
Extract from cress sprouts, known for its ability to inhibit melanin production and brighten skin.
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Brightening, dark spots
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Plant-derived compounds with antioxidant properties that may help with skin aging.
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Antioxidant protection
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Potential for hormonal effects in high doses
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that provides antioxidant benefits.
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Antioxidant protection
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Less potent than L-Ascorbic Acid
Exfoliant
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1.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to exfoliate the skin and adjust pH.
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Exfoliation, pH adjustment
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Can increase sun sensitivity; potential for irritation
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Pure Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that brightens skin and supports collagen production.
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Brightening, antioxidant
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Can be unstable and irritating for some
Colorant
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Mineral pigments used to provide color to the product.
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Color
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Colorant
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A mineral pigment used to provide color and opacity.
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Color
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FAQ
Yes, this cream is specifically formulated to help even out skin tone and gradually minimize visible signs of pigmentation and dark or yellowish spots, thanks to ingredients like cress sprout extract.
This Brightening Face Cream is suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types.
It's generally recommended to introduce new products one at a time. While this cream contains beneficial ingredients, it's always wise to observe how your skin reacts, especially if you are using other potent actives.
