This moisturizer aims to provide essential hydration and barrier support with a lightweight feel. Its formula includes key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide, making it a good option for those looking to improve skin texture and moisture levels without a heavy finish.
Sephora price
$26.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A lightweight yet deeply hydrating moisturizer that excels at supporting the skin barrier. It's a solid choice for most skin types, especially those concerned with dryness or dullness.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A nourishing, lightweight cream, formulated with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, that delivers penetrating hydration for soft, smooth skin with a comforting, cloud-like finish.
Apply one to two pumps to clean skin, morning and night, or whenever you need a hydrating boost.
What Glass adds
This is a well-formulated moisturizer that delivers on its promise of barrier support and hydration. It's versatile enough for various skin types, particularly those needing a gentle, effective daily hydrator.
Barrier Repair
Many users report a noticeable improvement in their skin's barrier function, leading to less sensitivity and irritation.
Comfortable Wear
The lightweight texture is frequently praised for absorbing quickly and feeling comfortable throughout the day.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after your serums and treatments, but before sunscreen in the morning. At night, it follows your serums and treatments as the final step before bed.
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 suitable for both morning and evening use. Apply it after cleansing and any treatment serums to lock in hydration and support your skin barrier.
Glass rating
A lightweight yet deeply hydrating moisturizer that excels at supporting the skin barrier. It's a solid choice for most skin types, especially those concerned with dryness or dullness.
Barrier Support
4.7 / 5
The combination of ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid makes this a champion for reinforcing the skin's natural barrier.
Hydration Level
4.6 / 5
Provides lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy, suitable for daily use.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common and effective humectant that draws water to the skin, keeping it moisturized and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin, providing a pleasant feel.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
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Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone-based emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps with product spreadability.
Usually helps with
Texture, spreadability
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Silicones can be a concern for some
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration, formulation
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens the skin, also acting as an emulsifier to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, stabilizing
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Generally well-tolerated
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Another fatty alcohol that provides emollience and helps to stabilize the formulation.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, stabilizing
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Generally well-tolerated
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived emulsifier that helps to create a stable cream texture.
Usually helps with
Formulation
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None
Absorbent/Texturizer
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0.0 / 10
Can help absorb excess oil and improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture, oil absorption
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A versatile ingredient that supports the skin barrier, reduces inflammation, and can help with tone and texture.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, redness, pores
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Can cause flushing or irritation in sensitive individuals at higher concentrations
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that is crucial for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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Generally well-tolerated
Active
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
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None
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural amino acid derivative known for its protective and moisturizing properties, helping to shield skin from environmental stress.
Usually helps with
Protection, hydration
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None
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A probiotic extract that can help support the skin's microbiome and strengthen its barrier function.
Usually helps with
Microbiome support, barrier function
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A blue-green algae extract rich in antioxidants and nutrients, potentially offering soothing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, soothing
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Potential allergen for some
Emollient/Thickener
Badness
0.0 / 10
A seaweed extract that provides hydration and can act as a thickening agent.
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Hydration, texture
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None
Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties, it helps to calm irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
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None
Emollient/Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A plant-based wax that can help to thicken the formula and provide emollience.
Usually helps with
Texture, emollience
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A mushroom-derived ingredient known for its superior hydrating capabilities, often compared to hyaluronic acid.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
0.0 / 10
An emulsifier derived from olive oil, helping to blend oil and water phases and providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Formulation, texture
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
0.0 / 10
Another emulsifier derived from olive oil, working with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Formulation, texture
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None
Antioxidant/Preservative Booster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that can also help boost the efficacy of preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation, antioxidant support
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None
Emulsifier/Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common ingredient that helps to emulsify and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, moisturizing
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None
Thickener/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the product and stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Texture, stabilization
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient ester that can give a smooth feel but may be comedogenic for some.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
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Can be comedogenic
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster, improving the product's shelf life.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Chelating Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Thickener/Absorbent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silica derivative that can help absorb oil and improve the texture and feel of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture, oil absorption
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None
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster, improving the product's shelf life.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common humectant and solvent that helps to improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
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Can be irritating in high concentrations
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant and solvent that can also help improve product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A preservative booster and emollient that can improve skin feel.
Usually helps with
Preservation, emollience
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Generally well-tolerated
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A widely used preservative that helps prevent bacterial contamination.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals
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FAQ
Yes, while it's formulated for dry, combo, and normal skin, its lightweight texture and non-comedogenic properties make it suitable for oily skin types as well, especially if barrier support is a concern.
This moisturizer focuses on strengthening the skin barrier, providing deep hydration, and improving skin texture. It uses a blend of hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and niacinamide to achieve these benefits.
Yes, this moisturizer is designed to be gentle and can be used alongside most active ingredients. Its barrier-supporting properties can even help to mitigate potential irritation from other treatments.
