This moisturizer aims to hydrate and brighten skin, targeting dark spots and dullness with a blend of vitamin C, glucosamine, and yeast extract. It's formulated to be oil-free and suitable for multiple skin types.
Sephora price
$65.00
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Sephora reviews
2.5 / 5
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Glass take
2.5 / 5 overall fit
A hydrating moisturizer with brightening claims, but the low Sephora rating suggests it may not meet expectations for everyone.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A moisturizer with CL302 Brightening Complex™ that hydrates while visibly improving multiple dimensions of discoloration for brighter-looking skin.
Use AM and PM on clean skin.
In the AM, follow with SPF.
What Glass adds
While this moisturizer contains beneficial ingredients for brightening and hydration, the limited review data and low Sephora rating indicate caution. It could be a good option for those seeking a straightforward brightening moisturizer, but it might not deliver dramatic results for significant discoloration concerns.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and any treatment serums, both in the morning and at night. In the morning, always follow with SPF to protect your skin from further sun damage and enhance the brightening effects.
Why it works
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What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is designed for twice-daily use. Apply it after your serums and before sunscreen in the morning, and as the last step in your evening routine.
Glass rating
A hydrating moisturizer with brightening claims, but the low Sephora rating suggests it may not meet expectations for everyone.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The primary base for most cosmetic formulations, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin, improving hydration. It can also act as a solvent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be a mild irritant for some very sensitive skin types.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin by filling in gaps between skin cells.
Usually helps with
Dry to normal skin
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Can feel heavy on very oily skin.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a breathable barrier on the skin, providing a smooth feel and preventing moisture loss.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Some prefer to avoid silicones due to potential pore-clogging concerns, though it's generally considered non-comedogenic.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry to normal skin
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients, and also acts as an emollient.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common emulsifier used to stabilize oil and water mixtures in formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be a skin irritant for some individuals.
Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that helps to dissolve ingredients and attract moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be a skin irritant for some individuals.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that draws water from the air into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A stable derivative of Vitamin C that brightens skin, reduces the appearance of dark spots, and provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Dull skin, dark spots, uneven tone
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Can cause mild tingling or redness in sensitive individuals, especially when first introduced.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties. It contains fatty acids and vitamins.
Usually helps with
Dry to very dry skin
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Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry to normal skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Generally well-tolerated, but can be a mild irritant for some.
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of glucose that helps to gently exfoliate the skin by weakening the bonds between dead skin cells, improving texture and tone.
Usually helps with
Dull skin, uneven tone, texture
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Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws moisture into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dehydrated
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, helping to calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated skin
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of sugar that can act as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A stimulant that can temporarily constrict blood vessels, reducing redness and puffiness. It also has antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Redness, puffiness
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing, cooling, and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially irritated or sensitive
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially aging or environmentally stressed
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None
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A yeast extract that can help condition and improve the skin's appearance.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that can help hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Dry to normal skin
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None
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Barley extract, which can help condition and improve the skin's texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to break up clusters of excess pigmentation, contributing to a more even skin tone.
Usually helps with
Dull skin, dark spots
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None
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Contains sugars and minerals that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Active
Badness
3.0 / 10
A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates inside pores, helping to clear congestion and improve skin texture. It can also help with dark spots.
Usually helps with
Acne-prone skin, oily skin, clogged pores, dark spots
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Can cause dryness, peeling, and irritation, especially at higher concentrations or when used with other exfoliants. Start slowly.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lipid that helps to support the skin's natural barrier function and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Dry, compromised skin
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but can be a mild irritant for some.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, providing a smooth feel to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Thickener
Badness
0.0 / 10
A thickening agent that improves the texture and stability of formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
3.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of a formulation. Can be irritating at high concentrations.
Usually helps with
None
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Can be a strong irritant.
pH Adjuster
Badness
3.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of a formulation. Can be irritating at high concentrations.
Usually helps with
None
Watch for
Can be a strong irritant.
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of a formulation.
Usually helps with
None
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant.
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of a formulation.
Usually helps with
None
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant.
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH and provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can cause irritation or stinging, especially on sensitive skin or at higher concentrations.
Brightening Agent
Badness
4.0 / 10
A skin-brightening ingredient that works by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production.
Usually helps with
Hyperpigmentation, dark spots
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Can cause irritation or sensitivity in some individuals.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth, silky feel and can help to improve the texture of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Some prefer to avoid silicones due to potential pore-clogging concerns.
Antistatic Agent
Badness
3.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that can also have antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating for some.
Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent that helps to dissolve other ingredients and can also act as a humectant.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to disperse oils in water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some individuals.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polymer used to thicken formulations and improve their texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that helps to moisturize the skin and can also act as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polymer used to thicken formulations and improve their texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Chelating Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chelating agent that binds to metal ions, improving the stability and effectiveness of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can enhance the penetration of other ingredients, which may increase irritation potential.
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
An antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve the product. Concerns exist regarding its potential health effects.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Some individuals are sensitive to BHT.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent bacterial contamination in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals, especially when combined with ascorbic acid.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer contains ingredients like Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Acetyl Glucosamine, and Yeast Extract, which are known to help visibly improve dark spots and dullness.
Yes, this moisturizer is formulated to be oil-free and is suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types. It aims to hydrate without feeling heavy.
Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and any treatment serums, both in the morning and at night. Always follow with SPF in the morning.
