This moisturizer is designed to support the skin's natural moisturizing factors. It’s a straightforward, effective option for daily hydration, suitable for a wide range of skin types.
Sephora price
$6.70 - $12.50
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Sephora reviews
4.1 / 5
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Glass take
4.1 / 5 overall fit
A solid, no-frills hydrator that works well for most skin types. It’s a great value for its price point.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A hydrating formula with amino acids, dermal lipids, and hyaluronic acid.
Apply all over face after serums as needed for effective hydration.
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What Glass adds
A dependable daily moisturizer that delivers on hydration. Its simple formula makes it a good choice for those looking for a basic, effective hydrator without added complexity. It's particularly useful for supporting the skin barrier.
Daily essential
Many users describe this as their go-to daily moisturizer, repurchasing it for its consistent performance and affordability.
Skin barrier support
Several reviews highlight its effectiveness in improving skin texture and supporting a healthy skin barrier, especially when using other active ingredients.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after your serums and treatments, both in the morning and at night. It acts as a crucial step to lock in hydration and support your skin’s natural barrier.
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 application. Use it after serums and before SPF in the morning, and after any treatment serums at night.
Glass rating
A solid, no-frills hydrator that works well for most skin types. It’s a great value for its price point.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Effectively hydrates without feeling heavy or greasy.
Routine Fit
4.2 / 5
Integrates easily into any routine, morning or night.
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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A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin. It helps to replenish and retain moisture.
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Dryness, barrier support
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Emollient/Emulsifier
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A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and helps to stabilize emulsions.
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Softening skin
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Humectant/Solvent
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A plant-derived humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin and provides hydration.
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Hydration
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Emollient/Emulsifier
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Similar to cetyl alcohol, it softens and smooths skin and aids in emulsion stability.
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Softening skin
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Humectant
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A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid, known for its ability to hold large amounts of water and hydrate the skin.
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Hydration, plumping
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that helps support skin's Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) and aids in barrier repair.
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Barrier support, hydration
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that contributes to the skin's NMF and supports overall skin health.
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Skin health
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that is a component of collagen and helps with skin hydration.
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Hydration, skin health
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that plays a role in skin's NMF and helps maintain hydration.
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Hydration
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that is part of the skin's NMF and helps retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that contributes to the skin's NMF and supports barrier function.
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Barrier support, hydration
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that is part of the skin's NMF, aiding in hydration and repair.
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Hydration, repair
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that is a component of collagen and helps with skin elasticity and hydration.
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Elasticity, hydration
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that is part of the skin's NMF, helping to maintain moisture levels.
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Hydration
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that acts as an antioxidant and helps protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Amino Acid
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An amino acid that contributes to the skin's NMF and may play a role in skin tone.
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Skin health
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Humectant
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A simple sugar that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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A disaccharide that functions as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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A natural sugar that acts as a humectant, helping to hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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A sugar known for its ability to protect skin cells from dehydration and environmental stress.
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Hydration, protection
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Humectant
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A component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), it's highly effective at attracting and binding moisture.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, another key component of NMF that helps bind moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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The salt of lactic acid, it's a powerful humectant and part of the skin's NMF.
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Hydration
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Humectant/Exfoliant
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1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has mild exfoliating properties at higher concentrations. In this formulation, it aids hydration.
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Hydration
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Can be irritating for some at high concentrations, but generally safe here.
Soothing Agent
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Known for its soothing, moisturizing, and skin-protecting properties.
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Soothing, moisturizing
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Fatty Acid
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An essential fatty acid that helps support the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
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Barrier support, anti-inflammatory
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Fatty Acid
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A fatty acid that can help improve skin barrier function and hydration.
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Barrier support, hydration
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Emollient
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Plant-derived lipids that help to soften and smooth the skin, improving barrier function.
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Emollience, barrier support
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Fatty Acid
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A common fatty acid that acts as an emollient and helps to replenish the skin's lipid barrier.
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Emollience, barrier replenishment
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Fatty Acid/Emulsifier
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A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and helps to stabilize the product's emulsion.
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Emollience, stabilization
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Emulsifier/Emollient
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A phospholipid that helps to emulsify ingredients and also acts as an emollient, improving skin texture.
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Emulsification, emollience
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Emollient
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An ester of oleic acid, it's a good emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
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Emollience, softening
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Antioxidant
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A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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Thickener/Gelling Agent
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Used to thicken formulations and create a gel-like consistency.
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Texture enhancement
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Emulsifier
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An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier to blend oil and water ingredients.
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Emulsification
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Emulsifier
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A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water.
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Emulsification
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Viscosity Adjuster
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Salt, used here to adjust the viscosity of the product.
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Product texture
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pH Adjuster
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Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to be skin-compatible.
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pH balance
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Chelating Agent
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Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Humectant/Preservative Booster
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A humectant that also helps to boost the efficacy of preservatives.
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Hydration, preservation
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pH Adjuster
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2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product. Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
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pH balance
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Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals.
pH Adjuster
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Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to be skin-compatible.
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pH balance
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
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Product preservation
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Can be a skin irritant for some.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
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Product preservation
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is formulated with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin that provide effective hydration, making it suitable for dry skin.
While it's hydrating, the texture is generally well-tolerated by combination and even some oily skin types due to its non-greasy finish. However, those with very oily skin might prefer a lighter gel-based moisturizer.
Yes, this product is fragrance-free, making it a good option for those sensitive to added scents.
