This moisturizer combines sun protection with a significant dose of hydration, making it a convenient all-in-one product for daily use. Its lightweight, water-cream texture is a major plus, especially for those who dislike heavy sunscreens.
Sephora price
$24.00
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Sephora reviews
4.2 / 5
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Glass take
4.2 / 5 overall fit
A solid daily SPF that offers hydration and sun protection without feeling heavy. Good for most skin types, especially those seeking lightweight moisture.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A broad-spectrum SPF 45 moisturizer with a unique water-cream texture and universal sheer tint.
Shake well and apply to face and neck liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure.
Reapply at least every two hours.
For external use only.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated SPF moisturizer that effectively hydrates and protects. It's a great option for simplifying your routine, particularly if you prioritize lightweight textures and don't need targeted treatments beyond hydration and sun care.
Hydration without heaviness
Many users appreciate the hyaluronic acid's ability to hydrate without making their skin feel oily or weighed down, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Convenient daily SPF
The combination of moisturizer and SPF is a significant draw for those looking to streamline their morning routine.
Best for
Skip if
Routine fit
Apply this as the last step in your morning skincare routine, after all serums and treatments, but before makeup. Remember to reapply every two hours if you are exposed to direct sunlight.
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 routine
This product is designed for morning use to provide essential sun protection throughout the day.
Glass rating
A solid daily SPF that offers hydration and sun protection without feeling heavy. Good for most skin types, especially those seeking lightweight moisture.
Texture
4.5 / 5
The water-cream texture is refreshing and absorbs quickly, leaving no greasy residue.
Hydration
4.3 / 5
Hyaluronic acid provides a noticeable boost of moisture, making skin feel plump and hydrated throughout the day.
Sun Protection
4.0 / 5
Broad spectrum SPF 45 offers reliable protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Full ingredient breakdown
UV Filter
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVA rays.
Usually helps with
Broad spectrum UV protection
Watch for
Can degrade over time, often paired with stabilizers.
UV Filter
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
Watch for
Can be absorbed into the body; some concerns about endocrine disruption.
UV Filter
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.
Usually helps with
UVB protection
Watch for
Can be absorbed into the body.
UV Filter
Badness
3.0 / 10
A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB and some UVA rays, also helps stabilize other filters.
Usually helps with
UVB and some UVA protection, stabilizer
Watch for
Can be absorbed into the body; potential for skin irritation in some individuals.
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base of the formula, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
None
Emollient/Occlusive
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps create a protective barrier.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture, skin barrier support
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone skin types.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that draws water into the skin, improving hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin barrier support
Watch for
None
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to attract and retain moisture, and can also act as a solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Texturizer
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone derivative that gives a silky, smooth feel and can help absorb oil.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture, mattifying effect
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich oil known for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Nourishment, hydration
Watch for
Can be too heavy for very oily skin.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Emulsifier/Texturizer
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients and provides a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture, stable emulsion
Watch for
None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin in higher concentrations.
Mineral Sunscreen Agent/Pigment
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mineral sunscreen agent that provides broad-spectrum protection, also used as a white pigment.
Usually helps with
Broad spectrum UV protection, opacity
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Can leave a white cast, especially on deeper skin tones, though often formulated to be sheer.
Emulsifier/Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula and provides a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture, stable emulsion
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived ingredient that binds moisture to the skin, providing long-lasting hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep hydration
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None
Solvent/Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A solvent that can help spread ingredients and provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Lightweight feel
Watch for
Can be drying for some.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A moisturizing agent derived from glucose.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lightweight, naturally derived emollient that softens and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, conditioning
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Calming irritation
Watch for
None
Viscosity Adjuster/Tonicity Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration, plumping
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None
Emulsifier/Texturizer
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients and provides a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Smooth texture, stable emulsion
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps bind moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin barrier support
Watch for
None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Stable emulsion
Watch for
None
Emulsifier/Dispersing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used in mineral sunscreens to help disperse the mineral particles evenly.
Usually helps with
Even dispersion of mineral filters
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None
Colorant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color.
Usually helps with
Tinting
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None
Colorant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color.
Usually helps with
Tinting
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None
Colorant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color.
Usually helps with
Tinting
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Can provide amino acids and peptides that support skin health.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that helps condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild emulsifier derived from amino acids.
Usually helps with
Stable emulsion
Watch for
None
Emollient/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A silicone that provides a light, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Lightweight feel
Watch for
None
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common humectant and solvent.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals, especially in higher concentrations.
Emulsifier
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water.
Usually helps with
Stable emulsion
Watch for
Can be irritating for some.
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Generally considered safe, but can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Film Former
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to form a film on the skin, which can aid in moisture retention and product adherence.
Usually helps with
Film formation, moisture retention
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None
Buffering Agent/Chelating Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product and can help stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
pH balance, formula stability
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None
Buffering Agent/Exfoliant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust pH and can offer mild exfoliation at higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
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Can be irritating if the pH is too low.
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, and helps stabilize emulsions.
Usually helps with
Emollient, texture enhancer
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but can be comedogenic for some.
Preservative Booster/Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and can also act as a skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient that can help improve skin hydration and resilience.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
None
Emollient/Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollient, texture enhancer
Watch for
None
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A lipid that is naturally found in the skin barrier, helping to restore and maintain its function.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair, hydration
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None
Emollient/Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps support the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier support, hydration
Watch for
None
Colorant/Opacifier
Badness
0.0 / 10
A mineral that adds shimmer and can help diffuse light.
Usually helps with
Luminosity, texture
Watch for
None
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that helps reinforce the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented mineral that can help improve skin vitality.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented mineral that can help support skin health.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented mineral that can help improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Skin Conditioning Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented mineral that can help support skin health and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, barrier support
Watch for
None
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common humectant and solvent that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that helps strengthen the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair
Watch for
None
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that is crucial for skin barrier integrity.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair
Watch for
None
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that works with cholesterol and fatty acids to maintain the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair
Watch for
None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
None
Antioxidant/Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and has soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, calming
Watch for
None
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A synthetic ceramide that mimics natural ceramides to support skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair
Watch for
None
Skin-Identical Ingredient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A synthetic ceramide that helps improve skin barrier function and hydration.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier repair, hydration
Watch for
None
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FAQ
Yes, its lightweight water-cream texture and quick absorption make it suitable for oily and combination skin types, providing hydration without feeling heavy.
Yes, it works well under makeup. The sheer tint can help even out skin tone slightly, and its non-greasy finish provides a good base.
For optimal protection, reapply at least every two hours, or more frequently if swimming or sweating.
