This moisturizer feels like a burst of hydration that sinks in quickly, leaving skin feeling refreshed and looking less oily. It's designed to tackle dryness, pores, and dullness, making it a versatile option.
Sephora price
$25.00 - $93.00
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Sephora reviews
4.0 / 5
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Glass take
4.0 / 5 overall fit
A lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that provides immediate hydration and visibly refines pores, making it a good choice for oily and combination skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A lightweight moisturizer that bursts on contact and absorbs fast to instantly double skin's moisture while reducing oil and visibly refining pores.
Scoop a pearl-size amount of cream with the gold spoon.
Massage onto face, neck, and décolletage in upward strokes.
Use daily, morning and night.
What Glass adds
A solid choice for those seeking lightweight hydration and oil control. Its pore-refining claims are supported by user feedback, making it a good daily moisturizer for oily and combination skin.
Texture and feel
Many reviewers praise the unique 'water burst' texture that feels refreshing and absorbs instantly, leaving no greasy residue.
Pore refinement
Consistent feedback highlights the effectiveness of the moisturizer in making pores appear smaller and skin texture smoother over time.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer after your serums and treatments, both morning and night. Its lightweight nature makes it suitable for layering under sunscreen and makeup.
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 is designed for daily use, AM and PM, to provide consistent hydration and pore-refining benefits.
Glass rating
A lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that provides immediate hydration and visibly refines pores, making it a good choice for oily and combination skin types.
Hydration
4.2 / 5
Provides a significant boost in skin moisture without feeling heavy.
Pore appearance
4.0 / 5
Users report visibly smaller pores and smoother skin texture.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base of the formula, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Active
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fermented complex known for its skin-smoothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, smoothing
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
Provides a smooth feel and helps to create a protective barrier on the skin.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, barrier support
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone skin types
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common and effective humectant that draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A humectant that provides hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
Provides a silky feel and helps to improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Smoothing
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
Included for its perceived antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, though its topical efficacy is debated.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
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Largely cosmetic
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
Known for its skin-conditioning properties.
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Skin conditioning
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None
Active
Badness
3.0 / 10
A botanical extract that contributes to pore refinement.
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Pore refinement
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A plant extract with soothing and antioxidant benefits.
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Soothing, antioxidant
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A botanical extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A form of hyaluronic acid that draws moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
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Formula stability
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None
Active
Badness
3.0 / 10
A resin known for its pore-minimizing and mattifying properties.
Usually helps with
Pore minimization, mattifying
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None
Viscosity Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
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Texture
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Helps to maintain the product's pH balance.
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Formula stability
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None
Colorant
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0.0 / 10
Provides a subtle shimmer and color.
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Appearance
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
A silicone-based emulsifier that helps to stabilize the formula.
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Formula stability
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Some prefer to avoid silicones
Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
A silicone-based cross-polymer that acts as an emulsifier and texturizer.
Usually helps with
Texture, formula stability
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Some prefer to avoid silicones
Emulsifier
Badness
3.0 / 10
A silicone-based cross-polymer that improves texture and formula stability.
Usually helps with
Texture, formula stability
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Some prefer to avoid silicones
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Formula stability
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None
Colorant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used in conjunction with other colorants like Titanium Dioxide.
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Color
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None
Colorant
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0.0 / 10
A white pigment used for color.
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Color
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
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None
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
Adds a scent to the product.
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Scent
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Can be irritating for sensitive skin
Solvent
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used as a solvent and can help with product absorption, but may be drying for some.
Usually helps with
Absorption
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Can be drying or irritating for sensitive or dry skin
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FAQ
Yes, it is specifically formulated for oily, combination, and normal skin types due to its oil-free and lightweight nature.
Yes, it contains ingredients like Japanese Wild Rose Extract that visibly tighten pores and smooth skin texture.
While it provides hydration, very dry skin types might find it not rich enough and may prefer a heavier moisturizer.
