This gel-cream is designed to provide hydration and a calming sensation to the skin. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for those who prefer a less heavy feel from their moisturizer, and it aims to combat dryness and redness.
Sephora price
$60.00
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4.0 / 5
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Glass take
4.0 / 5 overall fit
A lightweight gel-cream that hydrates and soothes, ideal for normal, combination, and oily skin types experiencing dryness or redness.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
Hydra Zen Gel Cream is a lightweight, hydrating, and soothing moisturizer that leaves skin feeling refreshed and less irritated.
Use daily, in the morning and at night, after cleansing and applying your face serum.
Apply a dime-size amount of the moisturizer onto the face and neck, and massage into the skin until absorbed.
Follow with your eye care and/or makeup routine.
What Glass adds
A good option for daily hydration, especially for those with normal to oily skin who experience occasional dryness or redness. It layers well and provides a soothing feel without being heavy.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after your serums and before any heavier treatments or SPF in the morning, or as the final step in your evening routine. Its gel texture absorbs quickly, making it a good base for makeup or a comfortable overnight hydrator.
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
This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base. At night, it helps to soothe and replenish the skin.
Glass rating
A lightweight gel-cream that hydrates and soothes, ideal for normal, combination, and oily skin types experiencing dryness or redness.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness
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Emollient/Occlusive
Badness
1.0 / 10
Creates a smooth feel and forms a barrier to prevent moisture loss. Can be pore-clogging for some.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smoothing skin texture
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Acne-prone skin
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, smoothing
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Solvent/Viscosity Decreaser
Badness
3.0 / 10
Can help other ingredients penetrate, but can also be drying and irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Oily skin (in low concentrations)
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Dry, sensitive, or compromised skin
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
Helps to give the product its gel-like texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Colorant
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5.0 / 10
Adds color to the product. Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
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Sensitive skin
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, helps retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
A compound from Centella Asiatica, known for its calming and repairing properties.
Usually helps with
Irritated skin, redness, sensitive skin
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, helps bind water to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A salt of lactic acid, helps to hydrate and maintain the skin's moisture barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, effectively hydrates and plumps the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness, fine lines
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be compatible with skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative that helps prevent microbial growth. Can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Sensitive skin
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A botanical extract known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Irritated skin, redness
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that plays a role in skin health and function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps with skin repair and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, healing
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Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
6.0 / 10
A fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
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Sensitive skin, fragrance allergies
Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Sensitive skin
Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A BHA that exfoliates inside pores, helping with congestion and breakouts. Can be drying.
Usually helps with
Oily skin, acne-prone skin, congestion
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Dry or sensitive skin, frequent use
Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that contributes to skin health and structure.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A peptide that may help to reduce the appearance of redness and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Redness, sensitive skin
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Similar to dimethicone, it provides a smooth feel and helps with slip.
Usually helps with
Smoothing skin texture
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Acne-prone skin
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
6.0 / 10
A fragrance component derived from citrus peels. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
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Sensitive skin, fragrance allergies
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A common thickening agent that improves product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Preservative/Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
Used as a preservative and solvent. Can be irritating or allergenic for some.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Sensitive skin, fragrance allergies
Emollient
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3.0 / 10
Can soften skin but is considered comedogenic and may clog pores for some.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
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Acne-prone skin
Humectant/Solvent
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2.0 / 10
Helps ingredients penetrate and retain moisture. Can be irritating for very sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Sensitive skin
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from aloe vera, known for its soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Irritated skin, dryness, redness
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Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid important for collagen production and skin structure.
Usually helps with
All skin types, anti-aging
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Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that supports skin repair and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that plays a role in skin cell function and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
7.0 / 10
A synthetic fragrance ingredient that can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
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Sensitive skin, fragrance allergies
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness
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Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants and nutrients, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types, protection
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Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps maintain skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that supports skin structure and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, often used in calming formulations.
Usually helps with
Dryness, redness, sensitive skin
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that plays a role in skin's antioxidant defense and repair.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture without feeling heavy.
Usually helps with
All skin types, smoothing
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Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps ingredients penetrate and retains moisture. Generally well-tolerated.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
Badness
2.0 / 10
An alpha-hydroxy acid that can help with exfoliation and pH balance. Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Usually helps with
Dullness, texture
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Sensitive skin, high concentrations
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A polysaccharide that can help attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types, dryness
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Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that is a building block for proteins and helps with skin hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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FAQ
Yes, the gel-cream texture is lightweight and oil-free, making it suitable for oily, combination, and normal skin types.
The formula contains ingredients like Madecassoside and Rose Extract, which are known for their soothing properties and may help to calm redness.
