This balm acts as the final step in your nighttime routine, creating a seal to keep all your treatments in place. It's designed to support your skin's natural repair processes overnight, delivering a surge of moisture and helping to improve the skin's barrier function.
Sephora price
$98.00
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Sephora reviews
4.7 / 5
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Glass take
4.7 / 5 overall fit
A rich balm that seals in your routine, supports barrier repair, and delivers intense moisture overnight. It's a solid choice for dry, normal, and combination skin types looking to address fine lines, dryness, and uneven texture.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A breathable balm that locks in your nightly skincare routine while supporting barrier recovery and visibly recharging your skin with intense moisture.
Use as a last step to lock in your nighttime skincare routine.
Rub fingers together to warm up the formula.
Gently press into skin.
Massage any excess product into your neck.
What Glass adds
This is a rich, occlusive balm that functions as a nighttime moisturizer and sealant. It's best used as the last step to lock in serums and treatments, particularly for those with dry or compromised skin barriers. It's not a treatment serum itself but a crucial step for enhancing the efficacy of your existing routine.
Nighttime essential
Many users consider this an indispensable part of their evening routine, noting a significant improvement in skin hydration and overall texture after consistent use.
Barrier repair hero
Users with dry or sensitive skin frequently praise its ability to soothe and repair a damaged skin barrier, leading to less redness and irritation.
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Routine fit
Apply this balm as the very last step in your nighttime skincare routine, after all serums and moisturizers. Gently warm it between your fingertips and press it into the skin. This helps to seal in all the beneficial ingredients you've applied and creates a protective layer overnight.
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
Nighttime only
This product is specifically designed for use at night as the final step to lock in your routine and support skin repair while you sleep. It's too rich and occlusive for daytime use under makeup.
Glass rating
A rich balm that seals in your routine, supports barrier repair, and delivers intense moisture overnight. It's a solid choice for dry, normal, and combination skin types looking to address fine lines, dryness, and uneven texture.
Barrier Support
4.8 / 5
The Lipid Fusion 13% and exclusive Night Peptide work together to reinforce the skin's natural barrier, making it feel more resilient.
Hydration
4.7 / 5
Multi-molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid and PGA deliver a significant boost of moisture, leaving skin plump and hydrated.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formula.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A rich emollient that softens and smooths the skin, providing moisture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A nourishing butter that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
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Similar to shea butter, can be comedogenic for some.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A lightweight, plant-derived emollient that improves skin feel and spreadability.
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Smoothness
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A blend of fatty acids that helps to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisture
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Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin and helps with product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Can be irritating for very sensitive skin in high concentrations.
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to bind oil and water, creating a stable formula.
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Texture
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, improving skin feel.
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Softness
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Generally well-tolerated, but some can be sensitive.
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
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Hydration
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Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel without greasiness.
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Texture
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Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss and providing a smooth feel.
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Barrier function, smoothness
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Some prefer to avoid silicones, though it's generally considered safe and effective for most.
Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that conditions and softens the skin, also acting as an emulsifier.
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Softness
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Generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients. Can sometimes be associated with irritation.
Usually helps with
Texture
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May cause irritation for very sensitive skin.
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
Supports skin's natural renewal processes and helps to maintain a healthy skin rhythm.
Usually helps with
Skin renewal, barrier support
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, which attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that can hold more water than hyaluronic acid, providing intense hydration.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration
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Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A mild acid that can help to gently exfoliate the skin, promoting cell turnover.
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Texture, renewal
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Can cause mild stinging or redness, especially when first introduced.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A marine extract rich in antioxidants that helps to protect skin from environmental stressors.
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Protection
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A moisturizing ingredient that mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing hydration and improving suppleness.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softness
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Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help to support the skin's microbiome and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Barrier support
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection against free radicals.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Can help to temporarily reduce puffiness and redness, and offers antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
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Effectiveness varies; some find it irritating.
Skin Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in minerals and antioxidants, it can help to hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, protection
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Soothing
Badness
3.0 / 10
Known for its calming properties, but can be a potential allergen for some.
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Calming
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Potential for irritation or allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
Skin Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
Can help to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Skin Conditioning
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2.0 / 10
Contains amino acids and peptides that can help to condition and revitalize the skin.
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Revitalization
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Skin Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
An extract from barley that can help to condition and soothe the skin.
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Soothing
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Soothing
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and calming properties, it helps to soothe the skin.
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Calming, soothing
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Soothing
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides a cooling and soothing effect on the skin.
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Soothing, cooling
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Moisture, barrier support
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Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softness
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that improves skin texture and feel.
Usually helps with
Texture
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Binder
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1.0 / 10
A carbohydrate used as a binder and thickener in cosmetic formulations.
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Texture
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Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to stabilize the formula. Can be derived from ethoxylated ingredients.
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Texture
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Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone polymer that provides a smooth, velvety feel and can help to mattify the skin.
Usually helps with
Texture, mattifying
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Silicones can be a concern for some users.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water. Similar concerns as Steareth-21.
Usually helps with
Texture
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Potential for irritation in sensitive individuals.
Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent. Can be drying or irritating in higher concentrations.
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Texture
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Potential for irritation.
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
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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.
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Hydration, preservation
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent with antimicrobial properties, used as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A simple sugar that can help to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Antioxidant
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4.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation. Some concerns exist regarding its safety in high concentrations.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions for some.
Chelating Agent
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2.0 / 10
A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and performance of the formula by binding to metal ions.
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Stability
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Can enhance penetration of other ingredients; some prefer to avoid.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative that helps to prevent microbial contamination. Can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
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Preservation
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Can cause skin irritation.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Generally well-tolerated, but can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Colorant
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3.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant that gives the product its yellow hue. Can cause allergic reactions in some.
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Color
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Potential for allergic reactions, especially for those sensitive to dyes.
Colorant
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3.0 / 10
A synthetic colorant that gives the product its red hue. Can cause allergic reactions in some.
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Color
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Potential for allergic reactions, especially for those sensitive to dyes.
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FAQ
Its primary benefit is to act as a final step in your nighttime routine to lock in moisture and support skin barrier recovery, leading to visibly recharged and hydrated skin.
It is generally suitable for normal, dry, and combination skin. While it can be used by oily skin types, they might find it too rich if they prefer lighter textures.
No, this product is designed specifically for nighttime use. Its rich, occlusive texture is intended to work with your skin's natural repair cycle overnight and would be too heavy for daytime wear under makeup.
