This is a classic for a reason. If your skin leans oily and you want a no-fuss moisturizer that hydrates without feeling heavy, this is a solid choice. It’s designed to support your skin’s natural barrier, which is key for overall skin health.
Sephora price
$17.00 - $49.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A lightweight, oil-free gel moisturizer that hydrates and balances oily and combination skin without feeling heavy.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A dermatologist-developed, oil-free face moisturizer that balances and refreshes oilier skin types.
Spread moisturizing gel all over face/throat twice daily, or where needed.
For best results, use after Facial Soap and Clarifying Lotion.
What Glass adds
A reliable, no-frills moisturizer for oily and combination skin. It delivers on hydration and oil balance, making it a good option when your skin needs a simple, effective hydrator. It’s not going to offer advanced active ingredients, but it excels at its primary job.
Daily essential
Many users describe this as a daily staple that they repurchase consistently for its reliable performance and lightweight feel.
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Routine fit
Apply this gel after cleansing and any treatment serums, but before sunscreen (in the morning) or other heavier treatments (at night). It’s designed to be a foundational layer of hydration.
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 cleansing and any targeted treatments.
Glass rating
A lightweight, oil-free gel moisturizer that hydrates and balances oily and combination skin without feeling heavy.
Hydration
4.3 / 5
Provides good hydration for oily skin types without adding excess oil.
Texture
4.5 / 5
The gel texture is refreshing and absorbs quickly.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that creates a smooth feel and helps to lock in moisture, providing a protective barrier.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, barrier support
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Can feel heavy for some very oily skin types if over-applied.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and emollient that helps with product spreadability and can give a lightweight feel.
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Texture, spreadability
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Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Emulsifier
Badness
0.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water components in a formula.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A widely used humectant that attracts water to the skin, improving hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A type of brown algae extract known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning
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Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A source of resveratrol, known for its antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A yeast extract that can help condition and soothe the skin.
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Skin conditioning, soothing
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Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and cooling properties.
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Soothing, calming
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Skin-Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, antioxidant support
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Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Derived from sunflower seeds, it helps to condition and soften the skin.
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Emollience, skin softening
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Can help to temporarily reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidant, anti-puffiness
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Effects are often temporary.
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to retain moisture and protect skin cells.
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Hydration, protection
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it provides antioxidant protection.
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Antioxidant protection
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Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and can help with product texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, smoothing
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Some prefer to avoid silicones.
Absorbent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Can help absorb excess oil and give a matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, mattifying
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Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
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Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
An ethoxylated ingredient that helps to blend oil and water. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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Potential for irritation.
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help support the skin's natural balance.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, barrier support
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Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
An ethoxylated ingredient used as an emulsifier. Can be a skin irritant.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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Potential for irritation.
Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
An ethoxylated ingredient used as an emulsifier. Can be a skin irritant.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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Potential for irritation.
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations.
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Texture
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A thickening agent used to create gel textures.
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Texture
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Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has antimicrobial properties, helping to preserve the formula.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. Can be drying for some.
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Solvent, texture
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Can be drying.
pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula.
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Formula stability
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Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula by binding to metal ions.
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Formula stability
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Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can be irritating for some.
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Preservation
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Potential for irritation.
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
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Preservation
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Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant. Some individuals may be sensitive to artificial colors.
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Color
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Potential for sensitivity.
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant. Some individuals may be sensitive to artificial colors.
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Color
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Potential for sensitivity.
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant. Some individuals may be sensitive to artificial colors.
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Color
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Potential for sensitivity.
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
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Personal sensitivity, especially if your skin is reactive or the ingredient overlaps with other products in your routine
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FAQ
Yes, this oil-free gel moisturizer is specifically formulated to balance and refresh oilier skin types without feeling heavy.
While it provides hydration, it may not be rich enough for very dry or dehydrated skin. You might need a more emollient moisturizer.
Key ingredients include Sunflower Seed Cake, Barley Extract, and Cucumber Fruit Extract, which help support the skin's barrier, improve resiliency, and balance moisture.
