This cream aims to be a daily shield, focusing on hydration and protecting skin from environmental aggressors. It’s a good choice for those who want a straightforward moisturizer with added benefits for aging and dryness.
Sephora price
$35.00
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Sephora reviews
4.3 / 5
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Glass take
4.3 / 5 overall fit
A solid daily moisturizer that offers good hydration and barrier support, particularly for those concerned with environmental stressors and dryness.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A powerful daily cream that supports your moisture barrier to defend against the aging effects of pollutants while saving skin from dryness.
Apply in the AM and PM to clean, dry skin or over your facial serum.
For external use only.
What Glass adds
A reliable moisturizer for normal to dry skin types that need consistent hydration and a bit of protection. It’s not a treatment serum, but a good foundational step for most routines.
Daily Defense
Many users appreciate its ability to protect their skin throughout the day, especially in urban environments.
Soothing Hydration
The blend of colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, and ceramides is frequently mentioned for its comforting and deeply moisturizing effects.
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Routine Fit
Apply this moisturizer after your serums and treatments, both morning and night. It acts as the final step to seal in hydration and provide a protective layer.
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 cream is suitable for both AM and PM use. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base under makeup. At night, it supports skin repair and hydration while you sleep.
Glass rating
A solid daily moisturizer that offers good hydration and barrier support, particularly for those concerned with environmental stressors and dryness.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Effectively combats dryness and leaves skin feeling supple.
Barrier Support
4.2 / 5
Ingredients like ceramides and shea butter help reinforce the skin's natural defenses.
Environmental Defense
4.0 / 5
Formulated with antioxidants to help protect against pollution.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base for most skincare formulations.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A rich moisturizer that softens and smooths skin.
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Dryness, barrier support
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Can be heavy for very oily skin
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Draws water into the skin for hydration.
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Hydration
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that may help protect skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Mimics skin's natural sebum, providing moisture without greasiness.
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Moisture balance
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Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Derived from jojoba oil, these provide skin-conditioning benefits.
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Softening skin
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
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Moisture, skin conditioning
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A hydrating ingredient that also helps other ingredients penetrate.
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Hydration, penetration enhancement
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Provides a smooth feel and helps with product spreadability.
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Calming skin
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A stable, skin-identical lipid that moisturizes and softens.
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Hydration, barrier support
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A hydrating ingredient that also acts as a preservative booster.
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Hydration
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Soothes irritation and provides a protective barrier.
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Soothing, moisturizing
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, helps protect against environmental damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A rich emollient that moisturizes and softens the skin.
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Dryness, softening
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Can help reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidant, anti-puffiness
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Also known as rooibos extract, it's rich in antioxidants.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Goji berry extract, known for its antioxidant content.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Pomegranate extract, rich in antioxidants.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains proanthocyanidins, potent antioxidants.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and may have skin-conditioning properties.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Contains honokiol and magnolol, potent antioxidants that help protect against environmental damage.
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Antioxidant protection, anti-aging
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Forms a protective barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss.
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Occlusive, moisturizing
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Can be comedogenic for some
Skin-Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
A lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier.
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Barrier support, hydration
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains compounds with antioxidant properties.
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Preservative
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0.0 / 10
A natural preservative alternative.
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Preservation
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture.
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Hydration, plumping
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Edelweiss extract, known for its antioxidant and protective properties.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Also known as masterwort extract, it has antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Pine bark extract, rich in antioxidants.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Green tea extract, a well-known antioxidant.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A rich emollient that also contains antioxidants.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Provides a smooth feel and helps moisturize.
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Moisturizing, texture
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin E, offering antioxidant benefits.
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Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Soothes and protects the skin, promoting healing.
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Soothing, healing
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pH Adjuster
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula; can also act as a mild exfoliant in higher concentrations.
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pH balance
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Can be irritating at high concentrations
Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the formula by binding metal ions.
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A common thickening agent that also helps stabilize emulsions.
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Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water.
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Preservative
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0.0 / 10
A mild preservative with a rose-like scent.
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Binder
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0.0 / 10
A carbohydrate used as a binder and thickener.
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Texture
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin.
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Fragrance Ingredient
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3.0 / 10
A common fragrance component derived from citrus fruits. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritant, allergen
Fragrance Ingredient
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3.0 / 10
A common fragrance component found in many flowers and spices. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritant, allergen
Fragrance Ingredient
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3.0 / 10
A component of citrus oils, used for its scent. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritant, allergen
Fragrance Ingredient
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3.0 / 10
A common fragrance component found in rose and geranium oils. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritant, allergen
Fragrance Ingredient
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3.0 / 10
A common fragrance component found in roses and other flowers. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritant, allergen
Fragrance
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5.0 / 10
A blend of aromatic compounds. The asterisk indicates that components of the fragrance may be listed separately.
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Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
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FAQ
It is best suited for normal, dry, and combination skin. While it can be used by oily skin types, those with very oily skin might find it a bit rich.
Yes, this cream can be used alongside other skincare actives. It serves as a good moisturizer to buffer potentially drying or irritating ingredients.
The 'anti-pollution' aspect refers to the inclusion of antioxidants in the formula that help to neutralize free radicals generated by environmental stressors like pollution, which can accelerate skin aging.
