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Hourglass Equilibrium Rebalancing Cream Cleanser

This cream cleanser aims to rebalance and hydrate the skin while effectively removing impurities. It's formulated to be gentle enough for daily use, leaving skin feeling refreshed and looking more radiant.

Sephora price

$52.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.5 / 5

About 60 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Without ParabensVeganGood for: Uneven TextureCruelty-FreeHydratingGood for: DrynessDryness and Dullness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.5 / 5 overall fit

A hydrating cleanser that balances skin and removes impurities without stripping, making it a good option for most skin types, especially those experiencing dryness or dullness.

Hourglass Equilibrium Rebalancing Cream Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A rebalancing cleanser that removes impurities and delivers intense hydration, transforming dull and stressed skin with youthful radiance.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyDryness and Dullness

Dispense a dime-size amount into damp hands.

Work in a circular motion to create a creamy lather.

Massage onto wet skin.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Use morning and evening.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid cleanser choice for those seeking hydration and a gentle cleanse. It performs well for normal, dry, and combination skin, and can be used by oily types who don't want to feel stripped. Its focus on rebalancing and hydration makes it a good first step in a routine targeting dryness or dullness.

Gentle yet effective

Many users appreciate that this cleanser removes daily grime and light makeup without causing irritation or dryness, leaving their skin feeling comfortable.

Hydration boost

The creamy texture and hydrating ingredients are frequently mentioned as a key benefit, particularly by those with dry or sensitive skin.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Dry or dehydrated skin
  • Dull skin
  • Anyone seeking a gentle, hydrating cleanser

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a foaming or gel cleanser
  • Your primary concern is deep exfoliation or acne treatment

Routine fit

Your daily cleanse, elevated

This cleanser fits seamlessly into both morning and evening routines. Use it as the first step to remove the day's impurities or to prep your skin for the rest of your routine. Its hydrating properties make it ideal for use before treatments or moisturizers.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

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

  • Hydrating formula
  • Gentle cleansing action
  • Suitable for multiple skin types
  • Pleasant texture and scent

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • May not remove heavy makeup effectively on its own
  • Higher price point

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and night

Use this cleanser as the first step in your skincare routine, both in the morning to refresh your skin and at night to remove makeup and impurities.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.5/ 5 overall

A hydrating cleanser that balances skin and removes impurities without stripping, making it a good option for most skin types, especially those experiencing dryness or dullness.

Hydration

4.5 / 5

Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, not tight or dry.

Cleansing efficacy

4.3 / 5

Effectively removes makeup and impurities without being harsh.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Draws water into the skin, providing essential hydration and helping to maintain the skin's moisture barrier.

Usually helps with

Dryness, hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild amino acid-based surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses gently without stripping natural oils.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing, all skin types

Watch for

None

Solvent

Water/Aqua

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base solvent for the formulation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant/Solvent

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and hydrate the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture enhancement

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some sensitive skin types

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate Se

Badness

2.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to create a stable cream base.

Usually helps with

Formula texture

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals

Emollient/Opacifier

Glycol Distearate

Badness

2.0 / 10

Provides emollience and gives the product a pearlescent or opaque appearance.

Usually helps with

Texture, appearance

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formula, making it more skin-compatible.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

Can cause irritation at high concentrations

Fragrance

Fragrance/Parfum

Badness

5.0 / 10

Adds a scent to the product.

Usually helps with

Sensory experience

Watch for

Potential allergen for sensitive skin

Humectant/Solvent

Propanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that enhances skin hydration and improves product texture.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture

Watch for

None

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.

Usually helps with

Product preservation

Watch for

Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types

Fragrance Component

Limonene

Badness

5.0 / 10

A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels.

Usually helps with

Scent

Watch for

Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin

Viscosity Controller

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Fragrance Component

Linalool

Badness

5.0 / 10

A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient found in many flowers and spices.

Usually helps with

Scent

Watch for

Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin

Fragrance Component

Citronellol

Badness

5.0 / 10

A fragrance ingredient with a rosy scent.

Usually helps with

Scent

Watch for

Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin

Botanical Extract

Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Known for its soothing and antioxidant properties, it helps to calm and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Soothing, antioxidant

Watch for

None

Emollient

Phosphatidylglycerol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A lipid that helps to condition and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience, skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Emulsifier/Emollient

Lecithin

Badness

2.0 / 10

A phospholipid that can help stabilize emulsions and provide emollient properties.

Usually helps with

Emulsification, skin conditioning

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Bht

Badness

4.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and degradation of the product.

Usually helps with

Product stability

Watch for

Can be an irritant for some individuals; debated safety profile

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

The formula is designed to be gentle, but it does contain fragrance. If you have very sensitive skin, it's always a good idea to patch test first.

Can this cleanser remove makeup?

It effectively removes daily impurities and light makeup. For heavier or waterproof makeup, you may want to consider a double cleanse or use a dedicated makeup remover first.

What skin types is this cleanser best for?

This cleanser is formulated for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types. Its rebalancing and hydrating properties make it particularly beneficial for those experiencing dryness or dullness.