This moisturizer packs a punch with both exfoliating acids and hydrating ingredients. It aims to smooth skin texture, improve tone, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, making it a multi-tasking step in your routine.
Sephora price
$55.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A potent moisturizer that exfoliates and hydrates, suitable for most skin types looking to improve texture and tone.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A clinic-inspired moisturizer formulated with AHAs and enzymes to help reduce uneven skin tone and the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Use twice daily, AM and PM.
Apply a thin, even layer to face and neck.
Use alone or under your favorite Kate Somerville serum.
What Glass adds
A solid choice for those who want an exfoliating moisturizer. It's effective for improving skin texture and brightness, but be mindful of layering with other strong actives.
Texture improvement
Many users report smoother, softer skin after consistent use, attributing it to the exfoliating ingredients.
Brightening effect
Customers notice a more radiant complexion and a reduction in dullness.
Best for
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and any treatment serums. If you use other exfoliants, consider alternating days or using this only once a day to avoid over-exfoliation.
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 can be used both AM and PM. In the morning, it helps to smooth and brighten for makeup application. At night, it works to renew skin while you sleep.
Glass rating
A potent moisturizer that exfoliates and hydrates, suitable for most skin types looking to improve texture and tone.
Exfoliation
4.6 / 5
The blend of AHAs and enzymes provides noticeable skin smoothing and brightening.
Hydration
4.4 / 5
Squalane and cactus extract offer good moisture without feeling heavy.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base liquid for the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty ester that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides a smooth feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that creates a smooth, protective barrier on the skin, offering a silky feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can feel heavy on very oily skin
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A highly effective moisturizer that mimics the skin's natural oils, providing hydration and improving suppleness.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
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None
Exfoliant
Badness
2.0 / 10
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin's surface, improving texture and reducing the appearance of fine lines. It's generally gentler than glycolic acid.
Usually helps with
Dullness, uneven tone, fine lines
Watch for
Can cause sensitivity or irritation, especially when first starting or combined with other actives.
Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A potent Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that effectively removes dead skin cells, revealing brighter, smoother skin. It has a smaller molecular size, allowing for deeper penetration.
Usually helps with
Dullness, uneven tone, texture
Watch for
Can cause significant irritation, redness, and peeling, especially on sensitive skin or with overuse.
Emollient/Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to thicken the product and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient/Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A volatile silicone that provides a smooth, spreadable texture and evaporates quickly, leaving a non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Some prefer to avoid silicones due to potential pore-clogging concerns, though this is debated.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula, ensuring the acids are effective and the product is safe for skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating in high concentrations, but is safe in small amounts for pH adjustment.
Enzyme/Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains enzymes that can help with gentle exfoliation and offers antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Dullness, texture
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None
Preservative Booster/Skin Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient that can have antimicrobial properties and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Enzyme
Badness
2.0 / 10
An enzyme derived from pineapple that aids in exfoliation by breaking down dead skin cells.
Usually helps with
Dullness, texture
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Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Enzyme
Badness
2.0 / 10
An enzyme derived from papaya that helps to gently exfoliate the skin.
Usually helps with
Dullness, texture
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Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Soothing/Hydrating
Badness
0.0 / 10
Extract from prickly pear cactus, known for its hydrating and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive skin
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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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
All skin types
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None
Emollient/Film Former
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and can help create a protective layer on the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Some prefer to avoid silicones.
Fragrance/Antimicrobial
Badness
4.0 / 10
Adds fragrance. Can be phototoxic and irritating for some skin types.
Usually helps with
None
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Photosensitivity, irritation, allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Used for its pleasant scent.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity due to fragrance.
Fragrance/Antioxidant
Badness
4.0 / 10
Provides fragrance and some antioxidant properties. Can be phototoxic and irritating.
Usually helps with
None
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Photosensitivity, irritation, allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Rose geranium oil, used for its scent.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity due to fragrance.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.
Thickener/Stabilizer
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Surfactant/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild, plant-derived emulsifier and surfactant that helps blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient/Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps the product spread easily.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Some prefer to avoid silicones.
Emulsifier/Surfactant
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Thickener/Stabilizer
Badness
0.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient/Preservative Booster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also helps boost the effectiveness of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Thickener/Film Former
Badness
0.0 / 10
A carbohydrate that can help thicken formulations and form a light film on the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Solvent/Denaturant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used as a solvent and denaturant. Can be irritating.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for irritation.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fragrance component.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Fragrance/Solvent
Badness
3.0 / 10
Used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent. Can be an irritant.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fragrance component.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fragrance component, often derived from citrus peels.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fragrance component.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fragrance component.
Usually helps with
None
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Colorant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A green colorant derived from chlorophyll.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Formula support
Badness
2.0 / 10
Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.
Usually helps with
Formula completeness and routine context
Watch for
Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine
Formula support
Badness
2.0 / 10
Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.
Usually helps with
Formula completeness and routine context
Watch for
Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine
Formula support
Badness
2.0 / 10
Included in the source ingredient list. Glass treats this as part of the supporting formula unless it overlaps with a known active, preservative, or fragrance flag.
Usually helps with
Formula completeness and routine context
Watch for
Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine
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FAQ
It is best suited for oily, combination, and normal skin types. While it contains hydrating ingredients, those with very dry or sensitive skin may find it too potent or not hydrating enough on its own.
It's recommended to use caution when layering this moisturizer with other exfoliating products. You may need to alternate days or use this product less frequently to avoid over-exfoliation and potential irritation.
The main benefits include improved skin texture, brighter and more even skin tone, and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, thanks to the combination of AHAs and enzymes.
