This is a lightweight moisturizer designed for those who struggle with oiliness and breakouts. It aims to hydrate and soothe without clogging pores, making it a reliable final step in an acne-focused routine.
Sephora price
$39.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A solid, no-fuss moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin that hydrates without feeling heavy. It delivers on its promises of soothing redness and supporting the skin barrier.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A soothing, weightless gel-cream moisturizer that keeps acne-prone skin optimally hydrated and fortified without clogging pores or causing breakouts.
Use as the last step in your nighttime skincare routine.
For daytime wear, always finish with SPF 30+.
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What Glass adds
A good option for oily and acne-prone skin types that need hydration without added heaviness. Its blend of niacinamide and ceramides makes it a functional choice for barrier support and oil control.
Texture and feel
Many users appreciate the gel-cream texture, noting it absorbs quickly and leaves a matte finish, ideal for daytime wear under SPF.
Impact on breakouts
Several reviews mention that this moisturizer helps keep breakouts at bay and doesn't cause new ones, which is a key benefit for acne-prone individuals.
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Routine fit
Apply this as the final step in your evening routine to lock in moisture. For daytime, ensure you follow up with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin.
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 can be used both morning and night. At night, it seals in treatments. During the day, it provides hydration before sunscreen.
Glass rating
A solid, no-fuss moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin that hydrates without feeling heavy. It delivers on its promises of soothing redness and supporting the skin barrier.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Provides enough moisture for oily and combination skin without feeling greasy or occlusive.
Soothing
4.3 / 5
Effectively calms redness and irritation, making it a good choice for breakout-prone skin.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base for most skincare formulations.
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A plant-derived ester that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
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Softening skin
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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Emollient/Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to condition and soften skin, and thicken the product. Not drying.
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Skin conditioning
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Humectant/Solvent
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived ingredient that helps to hydrate and improve the texture of the product.
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Hydration
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin's surface.
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Skin softening
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Thickener/Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
Helps to create the desired texture and stability of the product.
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Product texture
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Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
Works to bind oil and water together, creating a stable emulsion.
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Product stability
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Soothing Agent
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1.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening properties, it helps to calm redness.
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Redness, soothing
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits to help protect skin from environmental damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it helps to protect skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A potent source of antioxidants that helps to combat oxidative stress.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect skin from environmental stressors.
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Active
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2.0 / 10
A multi-tasking ingredient that improves skin barrier function, reduces redness, controls oil, and minimizes the appearance of pores.
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Oil control, pores, redness, barrier support
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Generally well-tolerated, but high concentrations can cause flushing in some individuals.
Skin-restoring
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2.0 / 10
A peptide that supports collagen production, helping to improve skin's firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
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Firmness, fine lines
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Skin-replenishing
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1.0 / 10
A lipid that is a natural component of the skin barrier, helping to restore and maintain hydration.
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Barrier repair, hydration
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Skin-replenishing
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1.0 / 10
Another type of ceramide that supports the skin barrier and helps to prevent moisture loss.
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Barrier repair, hydration
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Skin-replenishing
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1.0 / 10
A ceramide that plays a crucial role in maintaining the skin's protective barrier.
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Barrier repair, hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration.
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Hydration
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Skin-conditioning
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2.0 / 10
A lipid that helps to support the skin barrier and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Barrier support, calming
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Emollient/Skin-conditioning
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to reinforce the skin barrier and improve moisture retention.
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Barrier support, hydration
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Humectant/Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and helps to repair the skin barrier.
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Hydration, soothing
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Skin-restoring
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1.0 / 10
Helps to smooth the skin's surface and can have anti-aging benefits.
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Skin texture, anti-aging
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Emulsifier/Skin-conditioning
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0.0 / 10
A phospholipid that helps to stabilize the formula and condition the skin.
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Product stability, skin conditioning
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Amino Acid
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1.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and can support barrier function.
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Hydration, barrier support
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Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
A gentle emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.
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Product stability
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Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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pH Adjuster/Exfoliant
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1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula. In higher concentrations, it can act as an exfoliant.
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pH balance
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel on the skin without being greasy.
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Skin feel
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A common thickening agent that improves the texture and stability of the product.
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Product texture
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A versatile thickening agent used to create gel-like textures.
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Product texture
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
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Product preservation
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Can be irritating for some sensitive individuals.
Preservative Booster/Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Often used with other preservatives to enhance their effectiveness and also acts as a skin-conditioning agent.
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Product preservation, skin conditioning
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FAQ
Yes, this oil-free moisturizer is specifically formulated for oily, combination, and normal skin types. Its lightweight texture prevents clogging pores and causing breakouts.
Absolutely. The formula contains ingredients like licorice root extract and niacinamide that help to soothe redness and calm blemishes.
Apply it as the last step of your nighttime routine. For daytime, always follow with an SPF of 30 or higher.
