This sunscreen is designed to be more than just sun protection. It aims to hydrate and offer a touch of coverage, making it a multi-tasking product for daily wear.
Sephora price
$56.00
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Sephora reviews
4.6 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A hydrating sunscreen that offers sheer coverage and broad-spectrum protection. It's a good option for dry and normal skin types looking for anti-aging benefits.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A broad-spectrum SPF 45 sunscreen with a hydrating 30 percent hyaluronic acid complex and an adaptable, sheer tint that blends into all skin tones.
Shake well and apply to your face and neck liberally, 15 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply at least every two hours.
For external use only.
What Glass adds
This is a solid choice for anyone prioritizing hydration and sun protection in one step. The tint is sheer, so don't expect it to replace a foundation, but it does help even out skin tone slightly. It's particularly well-suited for dry or normal skin types that need a boost of moisture.
Hydration is key
Many users rave about how moisturizing this sunscreen is, noting that it feels more like a hydrating serum than a traditional sunscreen.
A good daily driver
The combination of SPF, hydration, and light tint makes it a convenient all-in-one product for daily use.
Best for
Skip if
Routine fit
Apply this as the last step in your morning skincare routine, after all serums and moisturizers, and before makeup. Remember to reapply every two hours, especially if you are outdoors.
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 routine
This is strictly a morning product due to its SPF content. It replaces your regular moisturizer and sunscreen in one step.
Glass rating
A hydrating sunscreen that offers sheer coverage and broad-spectrum protection. It's a good option for dry and normal skin types looking for anti-aging benefits.
Hydration
4.7 / 5
The hyaluronic acid complex and Pentavitin® deliver significant moisture, making this comfortable for dry skin.
SPF Protection
4.6 / 5
Provides reliable broad-spectrum SPF 45 protection with water-resistant properties.
Tint and Blendability
4.3 / 5
The sheer tint adapts to most skin tones, offering light coverage without looking heavy, though some may prefer more pigment.
Full ingredient breakdown
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVA rays. It can be photounstable when not formulated with stabilizers.
Usually helps with
Broad-spectrum UVA protection
Watch for
Can degrade without proper formulation
UV Filter
Badness
4.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays. Concerns exist regarding its potential endocrine-disrupting properties.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
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Potential for skin irritation or hormonal effects
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays. It is generally considered safe and effective.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
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Minimal concerns
UV Filter
Badness
4.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB and some UVA rays. It can be a skin irritant for some and has environmental concerns.
Usually helps with
UVB and some UVA protection
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Potential for skin irritation, environmental impact
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base solvent for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Dissolving other ingredients
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None
Emollient/Occlusive
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that creates a smooth feel and forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Smoothing skin, preventing water loss
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Can feel heavy for some
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Solvent/Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that can help other ingredients penetrate the skin and also attract moisture.
Usually helps with
Improving texture, hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Film Former/Texture Enhancer
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone derivative that provides a smooth, matte finish and helps to blur the appearance of pores and fine lines.
Usually helps with
Improving texture, mattifying
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich oil known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties, containing fatty acids and vitamin E.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, moisturizing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone skin
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Emulsifier/Texture Enhancer
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone-based ingredient that helps to create a smooth texture and can improve the spreadability of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture, spreadability
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Mineral Sunscreen Agent/Pigment
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mineral UV filter that provides broad-spectrum protection. It also acts as a white pigment.
Usually helps with
Broad-spectrum UV protection, opacity
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Can leave a white cast if not properly formulated or blended
Emulsifier/Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone derivative that helps to emulsify and condition the skin, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, skin conditioning
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived ingredient that binds to skin cells and provides long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
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None
Solvent/Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent that can help with product spreadability and provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Lightweight feel, spreadability
Watch for
Can be drying for some
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of glucose that acts as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of coconut oil and caprylic acid that provides a light, non-greasy emollience.
Usually helps with
Lightweight moisturizing
Watch for
None
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of chamomile oil known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Calming skin, reducing redness
Watch for
None
Viscosity Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Salt, used here to adjust the thickness of the formula.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration
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None
Emulsifier/Texture Enhancer
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone-based ingredient that helps to create a smooth texture and improve the spreadability of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture, spreadability
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps to attract and bind moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Watch for
None
Emulsifier/Dispersant
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to disperse mineral sunscreen particles evenly and can improve texture.
Usually helps with
Dispersing pigments, texture
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None
Pigment
Badness
0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color and tint to the product.
Usually helps with
Coloring
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None
Pigment
Badness
0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color and tint to the product.
Usually helps with
Coloring
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None
Pigment
Badness
0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color and tint to the product.
Usually helps with
Coloring
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None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Contains amino acids and peptides that can help to condition and support the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Emollient/Film Former
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer that can provide emollience and help form a light film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to create stable emulsions in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
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None
Emollient/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a light, non-greasy feel and can help with product spreadability.
Usually helps with
Lightweight feel, spreadability
Watch for
None
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common humectant and solvent that can help ingredients penetrate the skin and attract moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, penetration enhancement
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients. Can be ethoxylated.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
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Potential for irritation
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of sorbic acid, used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Generally well-tolerated
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Can cause reactions in sensitive individuals
Film Former
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polymer derived from castor oil that can form a flexible film on the skin.
Usually helps with
Film forming
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None
Buffering Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
A salt of citric acid used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
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None
Buffering Agent/Exfoliant
Badness
1.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH. In higher concentrations, it can exfoliate.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can cause irritation at high concentrations
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin, emulsifying
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None
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A preservative booster and skin conditioning agent that can also enhance the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient that can help to condition and support the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Antioxidant/Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Elderberry extract, rich in antioxidants and known for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
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None
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin, emulsifying
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None
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of lipid that is a key component of the skin's barrier function, helping to retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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None
Emollient/Skin Replenisher
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to support the skin's barrier function and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
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None
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that helps to maintain the skin's barrier function and prevent water loss.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient containing iron, which can help to condition and support the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient containing copper, which can help to condition and support the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient containing silicon, which can help to condition and support the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient containing zinc, which can help to condition and support the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A humectant and solvent that helps to improve product texture and can enhance ingredient penetration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin's barrier and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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None
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that is crucial for maintaining the skin's barrier function and preventing water loss.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Watch for
None
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that works with cholesterol and fatty acids to maintain skin barrier integrity.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
None
Antioxidant/Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Olive leaf extract contains antioxidants and has soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, calming skin
Watch for
None
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A synthetic ceramide precursor that helps to restore the skin's barrier function.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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None
Skin Replenisher
Badness
0.0 / 10
A synthetic ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin's natural barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Watch for
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
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FAQ
Yes, it's formulated with a 30% hyaluronic acid complex and ceramides, which are excellent for hydrating and supporting the skin barrier, making it a great choice for dry skin types.
The tint is designed to be sheer and adapt to most skin tones, minimizing the risk of a white cast. However, individual results may vary.
Yes, it can be used under makeup. It provides hydration and a smooth base, though it's important to let it absorb fully before applying foundation.
