This balm is designed to be the ultimate skin sealer. Its rich texture locks in hydration, making it ideal for dry patches or as a final step in a nighttime routine. It aims to restore softness and bounce, and can even be used as a makeup primer for a dewy finish.
Sephora price
$22.00 - $36.00
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Sephora reviews
4.0 / 5
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Glass take
4.0 / 5 overall fit
A rich, occlusive balm that delivers on its promise of intense moisture and barrier support, especially for dry or compromised skin.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
An intensive moisture balm for deep hydration that helps seal in moisture for up to 24 hours—restoring skin's natural softness and bounce.
Apply as the final sealing step in your nighttime skincare routine or all over your body on dry spots like your hands, elbows, and knees.
Can be used under makeup for dewy skin prep.
What Glass adds
A solid occlusive balm that excels at sealing in moisture and supporting a compromised skin barrier. It's a good option for very dry skin or as a protective layer, but may be too heavy for oily or acne-prone skin types.
Barrier Repair
Many users with dry or sensitive skin found this balm significantly improved their skin's texture and reduced redness, attributing it to its barrier-supporting ingredients.
Texture and Feel
While praised for its moisturizing capabilities, some users found the balm to be quite thick and rich, requiring a bit of warming up before application.
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Routine fit
Apply this as the very last step in your evening routine to seal everything in. It can also be used on dry patches like hands, elbows, and knees. For a dewy makeup look, try applying it over Glazing Milk before your foundation.
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
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Routine fit
Nighttime
Best used as the final step in your nighttime routine to lock in moisture and support overnight repair.
Targeted Dry Areas
Apply to any dry patches on the face or body as needed.
Glass rating
A rich, occlusive balm that delivers on its promise of intense moisture and barrier support, especially for dry or compromised skin.
Barrier Support
4.5 / 5
Excellent for reinforcing the skin barrier, making it a great choice for dry, sensitive, or post-procedure skin.
Hydration
4.3 / 5
Provides long-lasting hydration and helps prevent moisture loss, leaving skin feeling soft and supple.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that improves skin feel.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, softening
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types in high concentrations.
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A lightweight, non-greasy emollient that improves skin feel.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, softening
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it's a skin-replenishing ingredient that helps reduce moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
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Generally well-tolerated, but can be comedogenic for some.
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps create stable formulations.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Softening
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
A plant-derived emollient that helps improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Smoothing
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Provides a protective barrier and helps thicken the formula.
Usually helps with
Occlusion, texture
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None
Viscosity Controller
Badness
0.0 / 10
A mineral-derived ingredient used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Pro-vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and aids in barrier repair.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing, barrier support
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that protects skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be irritating for some very sensitive skin types.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A stable form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be irritating for some very sensitive skin types.
Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A peptide that helps reduce the appearance of redness and soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-redness
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None
Peptide
Badness
1.0 / 10
A peptide that may help improve skin firmness and elasticity.
Usually helps with
Firming, elasticity
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Ginger extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
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Can cause flushing or irritation in some individuals.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A rich butter that moisturizes and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, softening
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that can hold more moisture than hyaluronic acid.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds water in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
These help to bind moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A mushroom-derived ingredient known for its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
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None
Skin-Replenishing
Badness
0.0 / 10
A key lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Attracts and holds large amounts of water, plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin.
Usually helps with
Deeper hydration
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None
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A preservative that also has chelating properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A polysaccharide that can help with hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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None
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative, but can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation and allergic reactions.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A preservative that can also act as a solvent. It's a common allergen.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Potential for irritation and allergic reactions.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent with preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
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Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
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Can be irritating at high concentrations.
Viscosity Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
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FAQ
While beneficial for dry and compromised skin, its rich, occlusive nature might be too heavy for very oily or acne-prone skin types. It's best used as a targeted treatment for dryness or as a final sealing step.
Yes, it can be used under makeup for a dewy skin prep, especially when layered over Glazing Milk. However, be mindful of the amount used to avoid a greasy finish.
The primary benefit is intense moisturization and barrier support. It helps to seal in hydration, protect the skin, and restore softness and bounce, making it excellent for dry or sensitive skin.
