This moisturizer is formulated to be a comforting balm for skin that feels tight, dry, or irritated. It aims to replenish the skin's natural defenses and calm visible redness.
Sephora price
$64.00
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Sephora reviews
4.7 / 5
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Glass take
4.7 / 5 overall fit
A rich, fragrance-free cream that excels at soothing redness and reinforcing the skin barrier, making it a solid choice for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A noncomedogenic moisturizer that’s clinically shown to soothe redness and strengthen the skin barrier. Accepted by the National Eczema Association.
Apply a small amount to skin in the morning and at night.
Use on its own or under makeup to create a smooth, hydrated canvas.
For an extra dose of hydration, layer on top of The Base Face Milk (sold separately).
What Glass adds
A well-formulated moisturizer for those prioritizing barrier health and soothing. It’s a good option for dry, sensitive, or post-treatment skin, but may be too rich for very oily types.
Barrier repair and comfort
Many reviewers highlight how this cream helped their skin recover from dryness, irritation, and sensitivity, leaving it feeling comfortable and protected.
Redness and soothing
The formulation is praised for its ability to calm down redness and make skin feel less reactive.
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Routine fit
Apply this cream as the final step in your morning and evening skincare routine to seal in hydration and support your skin barrier. It can also serve as a hydrating base under makeup.
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 or night
This cream is suitable for both morning and night application. Use it after serums and treatments to lock in moisture and protect the skin.
Glass rating
A rich, fragrance-free cream that excels at soothing redness and reinforcing the skin barrier, making it a solid choice for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.
Skin barrier support
4.8 / 5
This cream delivers on its promise to strengthen the skin barrier, with ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and ceramides working to calm and protect.
Redness reduction
4.7 / 5
Users report a noticeable decrease in redness and irritation after consistent use, thanks to its soothing formulation.
Full ingredient breakdown
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A classic soothing ingredient that helps calm inflammation and protect the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Irritation, redness, dryness
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Generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base for many skincare formulations, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps replenish skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
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Generally non-irritating.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A stable, plant-derived lipid that mimics skin's natural sebum, providing excellent moisturization without greasiness.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
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Well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
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Rarely causes irritation.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A humectant that enhances the absorption of other ingredients and provides hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, ingredient penetration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich emollient known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
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Generally safe and non-irritating.
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains compounds that help soothe and calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Redness, irritation
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None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A red algae extract that may offer antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Limited research on specific benefits.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant extract that may help with skin hydration and conditioning.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
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Limited research on specific benefits.
Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that can gently exfoliate and hydrate. In this formulation, it likely acts as a pH adjuster or humectant.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
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Can increase sun sensitivity; start slowly if using other exfoliants.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A type of emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle emulsifier used to create stable formulations.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from plant-based sources.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth, lightweight feel.
Usually helps with
Texture, emollience
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None
Binder
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polysaccharide used as a binder and texturizer.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Binder
Badness
1.0 / 10
A complex carbohydrate used as a binder and thickener.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that acts as an emulsifier and skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A polysaccharide that provides hydration and a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin feel
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant and preservative booster that also helps improve texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
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Can be a mild irritant for some.
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula by binding metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of levulinic acid that can help condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the viscosity of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A multifunctional ingredient that acts as an emulsifier and skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
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None
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
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None
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A naturally occurring organic acid that can have a mild fragrance and preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Fragrance, preservation
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Can be a mild irritant for some.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster and solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Can be a mild irritant for some.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that improves skin texture and acts as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
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Can be a mild irritant for some.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A simple sugar that can attract and hold moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
An emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water formulations.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Generally safe, but can be a mild irritant for some.
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A widely used preservative that inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause skin reactions in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with acidic ingredients.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product, making it more compatible with the skin.
Usually helps with
pH balance
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None
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is fragrance-free and formulated with soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal, making it a good choice for sensitive skin, including those with eczema.
While it's non-comedogenic, the rich texture may be too heavy for very oily skin types. It is best suited for normal, dry, and combination skin.
It refers to the cream's ability to strengthen and repair the skin's natural protective barrier, which helps to retain moisture and protect against environmental irritants.
