This cream aims to improve skin firmness and elasticity with a rich, whipped texture. It's designed to combat dryness and dullness, targeting fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful appearance.
Sephora price
$30.00 - $92.00
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4.7 / 5
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Glass take
4.7 / 5 overall fit
A rich, whipped moisturizer that delivers on its promise of improved firmness and elasticity, making it a solid choice for those concerned with dryness and early signs of aging.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A hypoallergenic, whipped moisturizing cream that visibly improves firmness and elasticity for a supple, youthful complexion.
Use as your moisturizing step in your skincare routine after cleansing with First Care Activating Serum (sold separately), toner, and emulsion.
Warm a small amount between finger and smooth over face and neck with upward strokes.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated moisturizer that effectively hydrates and supports skin elasticity. Its rich texture makes it ideal for drier skin types or those seeking a more substantial feel, but it may be too heavy for very oily skin.
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Routine fit
Apply this cream as the final step in your skincare routine, after cleansing, toner, and emulsion. Gently warm a small amount between your fingertips and smooth it over your face and neck using upward strokes.
Why it works
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Routine fit
Morning and night
This moisturizer can be used both in the morning and at night to provide continuous hydration and support skin firmness.
Glass rating
A rich, whipped moisturizer that delivers on its promise of improved firmness and elasticity, making it a solid choice for those concerned with dryness and early signs of aging.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
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Humectant
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Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and plump.
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Emollient
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Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture.
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Humectant/Solvent
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Helps to draw moisture into the skin and aids in the solubility of other ingredients.
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Provides a smooth, soft feel to the skin.
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Emollient
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A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that replenishes the skin's surface.
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Humectant/Solvent
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A hydrating ingredient that also helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.
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Emollient
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Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to condition the skin.
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Helps to mix oil and water, and also softens the skin.
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Helps to stabilize the emulsion, keeping the oil and water phases together.
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Humectant/Preservative Booster
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1.0 / 10
Provides hydration and helps to preserve the product.
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Emollient
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Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emollient/Occlusive
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2.0 / 10
Forms a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss and providing a smooth feel. Can be comedogenic for some.
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Humectant
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A sugar that helps skin retain moisture.
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Emollient
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Replenishes skin's surface lipids, improving suppleness and elasticity.
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel without greasiness.
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Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Emollient/Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and helps stabilize the formula.
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1.0 / 10
Softens and smooths the skin.
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Emulsifier/Thickener
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Helps to create a stable emulsion and thicken the product.
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Thickener
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Used to thicken the product's texture.
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Emulsifier/Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Helps to blend ingredients and provides a smooth feel.
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Soothing Agent
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Soothes and calms the skin, promoting healing.
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Emollient/Thickener
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Softens the skin and helps to thicken the product.
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Fragrance
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5.0 / 10
Adds scent to the product. Can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
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Antioxidant
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Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
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Thickener
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A polymer used to thicken the product.
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Antioxidant
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Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Emulsifier/Emollient
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Helps to stabilize the formula and condition the skin.
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Emollient
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A lightweight emollient that conditions and softens the skin.
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Fragrance Component
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels. Can be a potential irritant.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
An antioxidant that may help protect skin from damage and support firmness.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
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Antioxidant
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Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
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Film Former/Thickener
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1.0 / 10
Can form a film on the skin, providing a temporary tightening effect and thickening the product.
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Preservative Booster/Emollient
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1.0 / 10
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and can also moisturize the skin.
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Skin-Restoring
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1.0 / 10
A beneficial ingredient that can help improve the appearance of wrinkles.
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Anti-aging
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Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritation
Emulsifier
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2.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients. Can be a skin irritant for some.
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Potential irritation
Buffering Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to maintain the pH of the product.
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Fragrance Component
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential irritant.
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Potential irritation, allergies
Emollient
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2.0 / 10
Forms a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss and providing a smooth feel. Can be comedogenic for some.
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Dryness, barrier support
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Comedogenicity for acne-prone skin
Fragrance Component
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential irritant.
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Potential irritation, allergies
Thickener/Humectant
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Can help thicken the formula and attract moisture.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Fragrance Component
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential irritant.
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Potential irritation, allergies
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Fragrance Component
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential irritant.
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Potential irritation, allergies
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Known for its antioxidant properties.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Fragrance Component/Solvent
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential irritant.
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Potential irritation, allergies
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.
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Antioxidant protection
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Skin-Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
Can help to improve skin's texture and hydration.
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Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
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Soothing/Hydrating
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Soothes skin and helps to improve hydration and barrier function.
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Soothing, hydration, barrier support
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FAQ
This cream is formulated for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin. However, its rich texture may be best suited for those with normal to dry skin, or those who prefer a more substantial moisturizer. Very oily skin types might find it too heavy.
The Essential Firming Cream aims to visibly improve skin firmness and elasticity, combat dryness and dullness, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leading to a more supple and youthful complexion.
