This serum is designed to deliver a significant boost of hydration, making skin appear plumper and more dewy. Its formula focuses on supporting the skin's natural moisture barrier, making it a good choice for those experiencing dryness or dullness.
Sephora price
$72.00
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Sephora reviews
4.8 / 5
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Glass take
4.8 / 5 overall fit
A rich, hydrating serum that delivers on its plumping and moisture-boosting promises, ideal for dry and dehydrated skin types. It layers well with other actives.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A silky, nonsticky, hydrating serum that visibly plumps and floods skin with dewy hydration while supporting the skin's moisture barrier.
Apply one to two pumps to clean skin in the morning before sunscreen and at night before moisturizer.
Can be used after actives such as retinol, AHA/BHAs, and vitamin C.
What Glass adds
A solid hydration serum that excels at plumping and barrier support. It's a good choice for dry, dehydrated, or normal skin types looking for an extra layer of moisture, and it plays well with other treatments.
Dewy and plump skin
Many reviewers highlight the immediate plumping effect and the dewy glow the serum imparts, making skin look more youthful and hydrated.
Barrier support
Users appreciate how the serum helps to strengthen their skin barrier, reducing dryness and sensitivity.
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Routine fit
Apply this serum after cleansing and before your heavier creams or oils. It works well in both morning and evening routines, and can be layered after treatments like retinol or vitamin C to boost hydration and soothe the 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 serum is suitable for both AM and PM use. In the morning, it provides a hydrating base under sunscreen. At night, it adds an extra layer of moisture to support skin repair.
Glass rating
A rich, hydrating serum that delivers on its plumping and moisture-boosting promises, ideal for dry and dehydrated skin types. It layers well with other actives.
Hydration
4.9 / 5
Users consistently praise its ability to deeply hydrate and leave skin feeling dewy and plump.
Texture
4.8 / 5
The silky, non-sticky texture is a major plus, absorbing well without residue.
Routine Fit
4.7 / 5
It integrates seamlessly into routines, even alongside potent actives.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base for many skincare formulations.
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that can improve product texture and skin hydration.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has preservative-boosting properties.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A widely used humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
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Dryness, hydration
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N/A
Soothing
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0.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin B5, known for its moisturizing and skin-soothing properties.
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Hydration, calming
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N/A
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A carbohydrate complex that binds moisture to the skin, providing long-lasting hydration.
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Dryness, hydration
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Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant support
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Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it helps hydrate and protect the skin.
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Hydration, antioxidant support
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Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
Provides antioxidants to help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant support
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A natural humectant known for its superior moisture-retaining capabilities, often called 'snow mushroom'.
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Hydration, plumping
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Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and can help with skin conditioning.
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Antioxidant support, skin conditioning
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that penetrates the skin to hydrate and plump.
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Hydration, plumping
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A modified form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper and provide longer-lasting hydration.
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Deep hydration, plumping
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that forms a hydrating film on the skin's surface.
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Surface hydration, plumping
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps attract and retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Hyaluronic acid broken down into smaller molecules for better skin penetration and hydration.
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Hydration, plumping
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N/A
Thickener
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2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
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Texture enhancement
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Can be a microplastic, though generally considered safe in rinse-off products.
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
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Skin conditioning
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Thickener
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2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and create a gel-like texture.
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Texture enhancement
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Can be a microplastic, though generally considered safe in rinse-off products.
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar beet derivative that acts as a humectant and skin conditioner.
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Hydration, skin conditioning
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A type of red algae that acts as a skin-conditioning agent and can form a protective film on the skin.
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Skin conditioning, barrier support
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent with antimicrobial properties, often used as a preservative booster.
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Preservation
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Can be a mild skin irritant for some.
Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
A biodegradable chelating agent that helps stabilize the formula.
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Formula stability
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Sugar that can act as a humectant and emollient.
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Hydration, skin conditioning
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula, can also have mild exfoliating properties.
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pH balance
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Can cause irritation at high concentrations.
pH Adjuster
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A salt of citric acid used to adjust pH.
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pH balance
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A salt of lactic acid, it's a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor and helps retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it's an antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
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Antioxidant protection
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N/A
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
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Preservation
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Can be irritating or allergenic for some individuals.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A salt of sorbic acid, used as a preservative.
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Preservation
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Generally considered safe, but can be a mild irritant.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
An organic compound used as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can be a mild skin irritant.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative.
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Preservation
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Can be a mild skin irritant, especially when combined with Vitamin C.
pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula to be skin-compatible.
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pH balance
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Can be caustic in high concentrations, but safe in small amounts for pH adjustment.
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FAQ
Yes, this serum is specifically formulated to provide deep hydration and is excellent for dry and dehydrated skin types.
Absolutely. This serum can be applied after retinol or other actives to boost hydration and soothe the skin.
Plumping refers to the effect of making the skin appear fuller and more supple, typically achieved through hydration that swells the skin cells.
