This gel cream is designed to tackle shine and oiliness with its MoistureMatte Technology. It aims to provide hydration while keeping the skin looking fresh and matte, making it a suitable option for those who struggle with excess oil.
Sephora price
$52.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A lightweight, mattifying moisturizer that controls oil and provides antioxidant protection, ideal for oily and combination skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A fresh, ultralight gel cream formulated with powerful MoistureMatte Technology that controls oil and minimizes visible shine.
Apply as the last step in your skincare regimen.
Avoid eye area.
What Glass adds
This moisturizer is a solid choice for anyone whose primary concern is managing oil and shine. Its lightweight texture and mattifying properties make it comfortable for daily wear, especially in warmer climates or for those with oily skin types.
Daily wearability
Users appreciate how this moisturizer wears under makeup, helping to keep foundation from looking shiny or sliding off.
Refreshing feel
The gel texture is often described as refreshing and cooling upon application.
Best for
Skip if
Routine fit
Apply this gel cream as the final step in your morning or evening skincare routine, after serums and treatments, but before sunscreen if using in the AM.
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
Suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it helps control shine throughout the day. At night, it provides hydration without feeling heavy.
Glass rating
A lightweight, mattifying moisturizer that controls oil and provides antioxidant protection, ideal for oily and combination skin types.
Texture
4.5 / 5
The gel-cream texture is incredibly light and absorbs quickly, leaving a matte finish without feeling tight or dry.
Oil Control
4.4 / 5
Effectively controls shine throughout the day, making it a great choice for those with oily or combination skin.
Hydration
4.2 / 5
Provides sufficient hydration for oily skin types without feeling heavy or greasy.
Full ingredient breakdown
Emollient
Badness
3.0 / 10
A volatile silicone that provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel and helps with spreadability. It evaporates quickly.
Usually helps with
Lightweight feel, mattifying
Watch for
Can be drying for some skin types with prolonged use.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common solvent and humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Film Former
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to create a smooth film on the skin, contributing to the product's texture and feel.
Usually helps with
Texture, mattifying
Watch for
Can sometimes contribute to a feeling of occlusion.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth, silky feel and helps to create a barrier on the skin, reducing water loss.
Usually helps with
Smoothness, barrier support
Watch for
Some people prefer to avoid silicones.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone-based emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients, contributing to the product's texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Watch for
Generally considered safe and non-irritating.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A widely used humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin barrier support
Watch for
Can feel slightly sticky in high concentrations.
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and provide a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains natural antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Potential for mild irritation in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, this extract can help to protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains vitamins and antioxidants that can help to soothe and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
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Potential for mild irritation in sensitive individuals.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A type of brown algae that can help condition the skin and has antioxidant properties. It's also noted for helping to control oil.
Usually helps with
Oil control, antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
3.0 / 10
Derived from daffodil bulbs, it's used for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Can be a potential irritant for some.
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, it can help calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
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Generally very well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to retain moisture and protect skin cells from dehydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A naturally occurring amino acid with potent antioxidant properties that helps protect skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, anti-aging
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Provides skin-conditioning benefits and can help with hydration.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
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Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help support the skin's natural barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier support
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Can help to temporarily reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-puffiness
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Can be a mild irritant for some.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A derivative of glucose that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A heat-stable enzyme that provides antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be a potential irritant for some.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth, silky feel and can help with product spreadability.
Usually helps with
Texture, spreadability
Watch for
Some people prefer to avoid silicones.
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from sunflower seeds, it provides skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of lactic acid that helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
4.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be a potential irritant for some.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A phospholipid that helps to stabilize emulsions and can also condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, skin conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and can help brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Surfactant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer. Concerns exist regarding potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Watch for
Potential for irritation; concerns about contaminants.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
pH balancing
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Generally well-tolerated.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH and provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH balancing, exfoliation
Watch for
Can cause irritation or increased sun sensitivity at higher concentrations.
Ingredient Stabilizer
Badness
2.0 / 10
A cyclic oligosaccharide used to encapsulate and stabilize other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Ingredient stabilization
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Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A multifunctional ingredient that acts as a humectant, emollient, and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Surfactant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer. Concerns exist regarding potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Watch for
Potential for irritation; concerns about contaminants.
Surfactant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer. Concerns exist regarding potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Watch for
Potential for irritation; concerns about contaminants.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Absorbent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A mineral powder used to absorb excess oil and provide a matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption, mattifying
Watch for
Can be drying if overused.
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
Adds scent to the product. Can be a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation, redness, and allergic reactions.
Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent and viscosity-decreasing agent that can also act as a humectant.
Usually helps with
Solvent, humectant
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Chelating Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
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Can enhance penetration of other ingredients.
Antioxidant
Badness
4.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation. Concerns exist regarding its potential health effects.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Potential for endocrine disruption and skin irritation.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient with a floral scent. It is a known allergen for some individuals.
Usually helps with
Scent
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
5.0 / 10
A synthetic fragrance ingredient with a floral scent. It is restricted in some regions due to its allergenic potential.
Usually helps with
Scent
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions; known sensitizer.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A fragrance ingredient with a mild, sweet scent. It can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Scent
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Colorant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic blue colorant used to give the product its blue hue.
Usually helps with
Color
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Generally considered safe, but some individuals may have sensitivities.
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is specifically formulated with MoistureMatte Technology to control oil and minimize shine, making it an excellent choice for oily and combination skin types.
Yes, fragrance is listed in the ingredients. Individuals with fragrance sensitivities may want to patch test or consider alternatives.
Yes, it is designed to be applied as the last step in your skincare regimen, after serums and treatments.
