This moisturizer combines the anti-aging benefits of retinol with essential daily sun protection. It's designed to tackle wrinkles, improve firmness, and brighten the complexion, all while shielding skin from UV damage.
Sephora price
$59.00
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Sephora reviews
4.6 / 5
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Glass take
4.6 / 5 overall fit
A solid daily moisturizer with SPF and retinol for anti-aging benefits. It targets wrinkles, dullness, and loss of firmness effectively.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A fast-absorbing, lightweight, retinol moisturizer that fights wrinkles and fine lines while providing SPF 50 protection for youthful, radiant skin.
In the morning apply liberally over face, neck, and chest.
What Glass adds
This is a great option for someone looking to simplify their morning routine by combining a treatment step with sun protection. The inclusion of a 'Sun Friendly Bio-Retinoid' is a key differentiator, potentially reducing the photosensitivity concerns often linked with retinol. However, for those who prefer to layer their actives and SPF separately, or who are sensitive to fragrance, it might be less ideal.
Morning Routine Essential
Many users appreciate having a single product that addresses wrinkles and provides SPF, streamlining their morning application.
Gentle Retinol Alternative
The 'Sun Friendly Bio-Retinoid' is often cited as a positive, with users noting less irritation compared to traditional retinol, especially when combined with SPF.
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Routine Fit
Apply this moisturizer as the last step in your morning skincare routine, after serums and before makeup. Its SPF 50 protection is crucial for safeguarding your skin from daily UV exposure, especially when using retinol-based products which can increase sun sensitivity.
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
This product is specifically designed for morning use due to its SPF 50 content. It replaces your regular morning moisturizer and sunscreen.
Glass rating
A solid daily moisturizer with SPF and retinol for anti-aging benefits. It targets wrinkles, dullness, and loss of firmness effectively.
SPF Protection
5.0 / 5
Provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection, essential for preventing premature aging and sun damage.
Retinol Efficacy
4.5 / 5
The 'Sun Friendly Bio-Retinoid' aims to smooth and rejuvenate skin without the typical sun sensitivity associated with traditional retinol.
Texture and Absorption
4.3 / 5
Described as fast-absorbing and lightweight, making it suitable for daily wear without feeling heavy.
Full ingredient breakdown
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVA rays.
Usually helps with
Broad-spectrum UV protection
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Can degrade when exposed to UV light without stabilizing agents.
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
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Concerns about endocrine disruption.
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
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Can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB and some UVA rays, and helps stabilize Avobenzone.
Usually helps with
UVB and UVA protection, photostabilization
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Potential for skin irritation and environmental concerns.
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base solvent for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that can improve skin hydration and product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from coconut oil, it helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
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None
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water components, and acts as an emollient.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A polyethylene glycol derivative used as an emulsifier and surfactant.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types; concerns about contamination with 1,4-dioxane.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and emulsifying agent.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, emulsification
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A type of algae extract rich in antioxidants and nutrients, potentially offering skin-rejuvenating benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin rejuvenation
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None
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A natural moisturizing factor that helps skin retain moisture and can gently exfoliate.
Usually helps with
Hydration, exfoliation
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Can cause stinging at higher concentrations or on compromised skin.
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Amino acids derived from yeast, known for their moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
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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
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A carbohydrate that helps improve skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino sulfonic acid that acts as an antioxidant and helps protect skin cells.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, cell support
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that hydrates and protects the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of chamomile oil known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming irritation
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its soothing, moisturizing, and skin-protecting properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing, moisturizing
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A provitamin of B5 that hydrates, soothes, and helps improve skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing, barrier support
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, protecting skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be less stable and effective than pure tocopherol.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A widely used humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, improves texture, and can help with hydration.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, hydration, texture improvement
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Can increase sun sensitivity; potential for irritation.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
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Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, emulsification
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture enhancement
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Generally well-tolerated, but can be comedogenic for some.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mineral-derived thickener and stabilizer.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement, stabilization
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polysaccharide used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement, stabilization
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a texturizer and thickener.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of cellulose used as a thickening and binding agent.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement, stabilization
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A phospholipid that acts as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that helps prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A chelating agent that helps improve the stability and efficacy of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stabilization
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
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Can be irritating for some individuals.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of citric acid used to adjust pH and as a chelating agent.
Usually helps with
pH balancing, stabilization
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid used to adjust pH and as an antioxidant.
Usually helps with
pH balancing, antioxidant
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Can increase sun sensitivity at higher concentrations.
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
UV Filter
Badness
2.0 / 10
A mineral sunscreen agent that provides broad-spectrum UV protection. Often used in combination with chemical filters.
Usually helps with
Broad-spectrum UV protection
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Can leave a white cast if not formulated properly; concerns about nanoparticle safety (though generally considered safe for topical use).
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, emulsification
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and surfactant.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, cleansing
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent microbial contamination.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can form benzene in the presence of ascorbic acid and UV light; potential for irritation.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A synthetic fragrance compound.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A synthetic fragrance compound with a floral scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A naturally occurring fragrance compound found in essential oils, used for its floral scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
5.0 / 10
A complex mixture of scent ingredients, which can include natural and synthetic compounds.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions, especially for sensitive skin.
Colorant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color to the product.
Usually helps with
Coloration
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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
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Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is designed for daily morning use due to its SPF 50 protection and 'Sun Friendly Bio-Retinoid' formulation, which aims to minimize sun sensitivity.
It is formulated for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types, targeting concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, dullness, and loss of firmness.
Yes, the ingredient list includes 'Fragrance (Parfum)' along with specific fragrance compounds like Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalyl Acetate, and Citronellol, which may be a concern for those with sensitive skin.
