This gel-cream moisturizer aims to boost brightness and reinforce the skin barrier. It uses Hallabong extract, a type of tangerine rich in Vitamin C, alongside ceramides and squalane to hydrate and improve skin's appearance.
Sephora price
$46.00
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Sephora reviews
4.8 / 5
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Glass take
4.8 / 5 overall fit
A well-rounded moisturizer that targets brightening and barrier support with a pleasant texture.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A revitalizing, lightweight barrier gel-cream with a visibly brightening burst of hydration from vitamin C-rich Hallabong extract—to leave your skin looking bouncy and glowing.
Apply a layer onto your face and neck using your fingertips or a spatula.
Use twice daily, morning and night.
What Glass adds
A solid choice for those looking to address dullness and support their skin barrier. The combination of Vitamin C, ceramides, and squalane makes it a multi-tasking moisturizer that can fit into most routines.
Brightening and Hydration
Many users praise the cream for its ability to make skin look brighter and feel more hydrated without feeling heavy.
Barrier Support
The inclusion of ceramides is frequently mentioned as a benefit for improving skin's overall health and resilience.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer as the last step in your morning and evening skincare routine, after serums and treatments, to lock in hydration and active ingredients.
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 or night
This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and night use. Its lightweight texture makes it a good choice for daytime wear under makeup, while its barrier-supporting ingredients are beneficial for overnight repair.
Glass rating
A well-rounded moisturizer that targets brightening and barrier support with a pleasant texture.
Texture
4.8 / 5
The gel-cream texture is lightweight and absorbs well, making it suitable for various skin types.
Efficacy
4.7 / 5
Users report visible improvements in brightness and skin barrier function.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
Draws moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A common and effective humectant that attracts water to the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A derivative of urea that helps to hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that can also have antimicrobial properties.
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations.
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived oil that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing hydration and improving skin softness.
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Hydration, Softness
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Emollient
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2.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that can help soften and smooth the skin.
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Softness
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Can be comedogenic for some
Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Contains Vitamin C and other beneficial compounds for brightening and antioxidant protection.
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Brightening, Antioxidant
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Potential for photosensitivity or irritation in high concentrations
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Contains flavonoids and Vitamin C for antioxidant and brightening benefits.
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Brightening, Antioxidant
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Potential for photosensitivity or irritation
Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A source of Vitamin C and other antioxidants that can help brighten and protect the skin.
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Brightening, Antioxidant
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Potential for photosensitivity or irritation
Emollient
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2.0 / 10
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it nourishes and protects the skin.
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Nourishing, Antioxidant
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Can be rich; patch test if prone to breakouts
Skin-Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
A lipid that is a key component of the skin barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect the skin.
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Barrier Repair, Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that draws and holds moisture in the skin, plumping it up.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
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Deep Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it also effectively attracts and retains moisture.
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize emulsions and condition the skin.
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Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it helps to protect and revitalize the skin.
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Antioxidant, Revitalizing
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Skin-Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
Soothes and protects the skin, promoting healing and reducing irritation.
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Soothing, Healing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that enhances the absorption of other ingredients.
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Hydration, Absorption
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Humectant
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2.0 / 10
Known for its humectant and soothing properties.
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Hydration, Soothing
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Potential allergen for some
Humectant
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2.0 / 10
A smaller form of collagen that can help hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Topical collagen does not significantly rebuild skin collagen
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that protects the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant
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Emollient
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2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that can help soften and smooth the skin.
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Softness
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Can be comedogenic for some
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative that can also enhance skin conditioning.
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Preservation, Skin Conditioning
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Can be a mild skin irritant for some
pH Adjuster
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
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pH Balancing
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Can be an exfoliant at higher concentrations
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
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Texture
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Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
Adds fragrance to the product. Can cause photosensitivity and irritation.
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Scent
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Photosensitivity, irritation, allergen
Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
Adds fragrance to the product. Can cause photosensitivity and irritation.
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Scent
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Photosensitivity, irritation, allergen
Skin-Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
Can provide antioxidant benefits and conditioning properties.
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Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Derived from gardenia, it can offer antioxidant benefits.
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A derivative of malt that can help hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A fatty acid derived from coconut oil and glycerin that softens and replenishes skin.
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Emollient, Skin Conditioning
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
Derived from pansies, it can help hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Skin-Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
An essential fatty acid that helps maintain the skin barrier.
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Barrier Support
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A polysaccharide that hydrates and soothes the skin, with potential barrier-repairing benefits.
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Hydration, Soothing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant
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Emollient
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2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that can help soften and smooth the skin.
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Softness
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Can be comedogenic for some
Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
A component of chamomile, it is known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing, Calming
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A type of carbohydrate that can help hydrate the skin.
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A simple sugar that can help attract moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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2.0 / 10
A fatty acid that can help soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softness
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Can be comedogenic for some
Preservative
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3.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
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Preservation
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Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals
Skin-Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
An essential fatty acid that helps maintain the skin barrier.
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Barrier Support
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Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels. Can cause photosensitivity and irritation.
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Scent
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Photosensitivity, irritation, allergen
Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient found in many plants. Can cause irritation and allergic reactions.
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Scent
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Irritation, allergen
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is formulated to be suitable for oily, combination, and normal skin types due to its lightweight gel-cream texture.
The main benefits are brightening the skin with Vitamin C from Hallabong extract and repairing the skin barrier with ceramides and squalane.
While it contains soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Bisabolol, it also contains fragrance (Limonene, Linalool, Bergamot Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil), which can be irritating for some sensitive skin types. Patch testing is recommended.
