This Estée Lauder moisturizer aims to protect your skin from daily environmental stressors and early signs of aging. It combines hydration with SPF 15 and a potent antioxidant complex.
Sephora price
$52.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A solid daily moisturizer with SPF that offers antioxidant protection and hydration for normal to combination skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
This high-performance moisturizer defends against signs of premature aging and diminishes their appearance with our most effective antioxidant.
Apply before sun exposure.
What Glass adds
A reliable daily moisturizer for those seeking basic sun protection and antioxidant benefits. It's a good option for normal to combination skin that doesn't require heavy-duty anti-aging or specialized treatments.
Daily Defense
Users appreciate having a single product that provides both hydration and daily sun protection, simplifying their morning routine.
Texture and Feel
Many reviewers find the cream's texture to be pleasant, absorbing well without leaving a greasy residue, making it suitable for normal and combination skin types.
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Routine Fit
Apply this moisturizer as the last step in your morning skincare routine, after serums and before sunscreen if you opt for a higher SPF. It's designed to be applied before sun exposure.
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 Routine
This is best used in the morning as your final skincare step before makeup or additional SPF if needed. Its SPF 15 offers a base level of protection.
Glass rating
A solid daily moisturizer with SPF that offers antioxidant protection and hydration for normal to combination skin types.
SPF Protection
4.0 / 5
Provides broad-spectrum SPF 15, which is a good baseline for daily incidental sun exposure.
Antioxidant Support
4.5 / 5
Features a blend of antioxidants to help defend skin against environmental aggressors.
Hydration
4.2 / 5
Offers good hydration without feeling heavy, suitable for normal and combination skin.
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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UV Filter
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1.0 / 10
Absorbs UVB rays. Considered safe and effective.
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Sun Protection
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A silicone that creates a smooth feel and forms a protective barrier. Can sometimes feel occlusive.
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Smoothing, Barrier Support
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May not be suitable for acne-prone skin if it feels too heavy.
UV Filter
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1.0 / 10
Absorbs UVB rays. Often used to enhance the efficacy of other UV filters.
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Sun Protection
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
Draws moisture to the skin and helps other ingredients penetrate.
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Hydration, Penetration Enhancement
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UV Filter
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2.0 / 10
Absorbs UVA rays. Can be photounstable and is often paired with other filters.
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Sun Protection
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Can degrade with prolonged sun exposure if not stabilized.
Film Former
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1.0 / 10
Helps to create a smooth feel and can improve water resistance.
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Texture, Water Resistance
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water components in the formula.
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Formulation Stability
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water components in the formula.
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Formulation Stability
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A blend of fatty acids that moisturizes and softens the skin.
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Moisturizing
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Provides a smooth, silky feel and can help with product spreadability.
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Texture, Slip
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it can help brighten and protect the skin.
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Antioxidant Protection, Brightening
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A source of resveratrol, a potent antioxidant that fights free radicals.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience, Thickening
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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 Protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A type of seaweed extract known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
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Antioxidant Protection, Soothing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from damage.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in Vitamin E and other antioxidants.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A plankton extract that provides antioxidant protection and can help skin defend against environmental stress.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Can help reduce redness and puffiness, and provides antioxidant benefits.
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Soothing, Antioxidant Protection
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Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A moisturizing agent that also has some preservative properties.
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Hydration
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Contains Vitamin C and antioxidants. Can be brightening but may also cause photosensitivity in high concentrations.
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Antioxidant Protection, Brightening
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Potential for photosensitivity.
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits and can help soothe the skin.
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Antioxidant Protection, Soothing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in proanthocyanidins, which are potent antioxidants.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits and can help soothe the skin.
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Antioxidant Protection, Soothing
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to create a stable emulsion and provides a smooth feel.
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Formulation Stability, Texture
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A heat-resistant enzyme that provides antioxidant protection and can help skin adapt to environmental stress.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience, Thickening
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Thickener
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1.0 / 10
Helps to thicken the formula and form a film on the skin.
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Texture, Film Forming
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Film Former
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1.0 / 10
Helps to form a continuous film on the skin, providing a smooth feel and potentially improving water resistance.
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Film Forming, Texture
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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
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1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
An essential fatty acid that helps maintain the skin's barrier function.
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Barrier Support, Emollience
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A skin-identical lipid that helps to support the skin's barrier function.
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Barrier Support, Emollience
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A stable, hydrogenated form of squalene, a lipid naturally found in skin. It's highly emollient and non-comedogenic.
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Moisturizing, Barrier Support
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps attract and retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
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Hydration, Preservation
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it helps to hydrate and gently exfoliate.
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Hydration, Exfoliation
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Can be irritating in high concentrations for sensitive skin.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A skin-friendly emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin that softens and replenishes the skin.
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Moisturizing, Barrier Support
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Thickener
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1.0 / 10
A polymer used to thicken formulations and provide a smooth feel.
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Texture, Thickening
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C that offers antioxidant protection and can help brighten skin.
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Antioxidant Protection, Brightening
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
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Hydration
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A naturally occurring amino acid with potent antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and emollient that provides a smooth feel.
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Emollience, Texture
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollience
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Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
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Soothing, Anti-inflammatory
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A sugar that helps the skin retain moisture and protects it from dehydration.
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Hydration, Protection
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
Forms a moisturizing film on the skin, helping to retain water.
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Hydration, Film Forming
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to disperse oils in water, creating a stable emulsion.
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Formulation Stability
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A phospholipid that helps to stabilize emulsions and can also act as an emollient.
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Emulsification, Emollience
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize emulsions and improve texture.
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Emulsification, Texture
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pH Adjuster
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
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Formulation Stability
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Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that can help improve skin texture and hydration.
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Conditioning, Hydration
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent and humectant that also has preservative properties.
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Hydration, Preservation
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Encapsulating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Can be used to stabilize or deliver active ingredients.
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Ingredient Delivery
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation to a skin-friendly level.
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Formulation Stability
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A potent antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Viscosity Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Can be used to adjust the viscosity of the formulation.
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Texture
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A combination of Vitamin C and Vitamin E derivatives for enhanced antioxidant protection.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
Adds scent to the product. Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
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Sensory Experience
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions.
pH Adjuster
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
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Formulation Stability
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Antioxidant
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3.0 / 10
A manganese complex that acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect skin from oxidative stress.
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Antioxidant Protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant used to protect the formulation from degradation.
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Formulation Stability
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Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
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Formulation Stability
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Antioxidant
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3.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that can help prevent the product from oxidizing. Some concerns exist regarding its safety in high concentrations.
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Formulation Stability
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Potential for irritation.
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth in the product.
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Preservation
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent bacterial contamination.
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Preservation
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Colorant
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0.0 / 10
Provides blue color to the product.
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Appearance
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Colorant
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0.0 / 10
Provides yellow color to the product.
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Colorant
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0.0 / 10
Provides green color to the product.
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is specifically formulated for normal and combination skin types, providing hydration without feeling too heavy.
This moisturizer contains SPF 15, offering basic daily sun protection.
While it offers SPF 15, it is recommended to use a dedicated sunscreen with a higher SPF (30 or more) for prolonged sun exposure or if you are concerned about sun damage.
