This gel-cream moisturizer is designed to be lightweight yet effective, focusing on reinforcing the skin's natural moisture barrier. It's formulated with a blend of ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol to mimic the skin's own lipids, helping to lock in moisture and improve overall skin health. The cooling sensation makes it particularly appealing for those with oily or combination skin, or during warmer weather.
Sephora price
$32.00
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Sephora reviews
4.7 / 5
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Glass take
4.7 / 5 overall fit
A solid choice for normal to oily skin types looking to support their skin barrier and manage oiliness without feeling heavy.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A lightweight, dermatologist-tested gel cream that nourishes the moisture barrier and delivers hydration.
Apply evenly onto clean skin AM and PM
For ultimate hydration results, use with Atobarrier365 Hydro Cera-HA Serum
What Glass adds
Glass sees this as a great option for anyone needing a reliable, barrier-supporting moisturizer that won't feel heavy. It's particularly well-suited for normal, combination, and oily skin types, and those experiencing redness or oiliness. It's a good step in a routine focused on hydration and barrier repair.
Barrier Repair
Users frequently mention how this moisturizer has helped improve their skin's barrier, leading to less irritation and a more balanced complexion.
Lightweight Hydration
The cooling and fast-absorbing nature of the gel-cream is a consistent highlight, especially for those who find traditional creams too heavy.
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Routine Fit
Apply this gel-cream after cleansing and any treatment serums, both in the morning and at night. It serves as an excellent final step to seal in hydration and support your skin 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 AM and PM routines. Its lightweight nature makes it a good choice for daytime wear under makeup, while its barrier-supporting ingredients are beneficial for overnight repair.
Glass rating
A solid choice for normal to oily skin types looking to support their skin barrier and manage oiliness without feeling heavy.
Skin Barrier Support
4.8 / 5
The inclusion of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids directly supports the skin's natural barrier function, making it effective for those concerned with dryness or sensitivity.
Texture and Feel
4.7 / 5
The gel-cream texture is cooling and absorbs quickly, making it ideal for warmer climates or for those who dislike heavy moisturizers.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be a mild irritant for some
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A well-known humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
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None
Emollient/Conditioning Agent
Badness
3.0 / 10
A silicone derivative that provides a smooth feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Some individuals may prefer to avoid silicones
Emollient/Conditioning Agent
Badness
3.0 / 10
Another silicone derivative that contributes to a lightweight, smooth feel on the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Some individuals may prefer to avoid silicones
Humectant/Preservative Booster
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be a mild irritant for some
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar that helps skin retain moisture and protects cells from dehydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths the skin without feeling greasy.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Thickener/Stabilizer
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2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the formula and provide stability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier/Skin Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that helps blend oil and water and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
3.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that gives a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to occlude moisture.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Some may find it too occlusive if not balanced
Emulsifier/Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer that helps stabilize the emulsion and thicken the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Rarely, can cause irritation in very sensitive individuals
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier/Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A multifunctional ingredient that helps stabilize emulsions and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier/Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier and emollient that helps to smooth and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust and maintain the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Some concerns about environmental impact
Preservative Booster/Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be a mild irritant for some
Emulsifier/Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to emulsify and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier/Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle emulsifier and emollient derived from plant sources.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helps attract and hold water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A polysaccharide that can help to hydrate and energize the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that plays a role in skin health and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that contributes to skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Ceramide Analog
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic ceramide-like molecule that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, barrier-compromised skin
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that is part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Fatty Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that can act as an emollient and emulsifier.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Fatty Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that can contribute to the emollient properties of the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An amino acid that can help with skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Film Former
Badness
3.0 / 10
A polymer that can form a film on the skin, potentially aiding in moisture retention.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can sometimes feel slightly tight
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lipid that is a natural component of the skin barrier, helping to reinforce it and improve moisture retention.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, barrier-compromised skin
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None
Absorbent/Texture Enhancer
Badness
2.0 / 10
Can help absorb excess oil and improve the texture and finish of the product.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
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Can be drying if used in very high concentrations
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FAQ
Yes, the lightweight gel-cream texture and oil-absorbing properties make it a good choice for oily and combination skin types. It provides hydration without feeling heavy or greasy.
The formula includes ingredients like ceramides and soothing agents that can help to calm the skin and reduce the appearance of redness by strengthening the skin barrier.
The Triple Lipid Complex refers to the combination of ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol, which are key components of the skin's natural barrier. This complex helps to replenish and restore the barrier function.
