This moisturizer is designed to replenish the skin's surface hydration. It uses a blend of ingredients that mimic the skin's natural moisturizing factors, along with ceramides and lipids to support the skin barrier. It’s a straightforward choice for anyone experiencing dryness or dullness.
Sephora price
$22.50
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.3 / 5 overall fit
A solid, no-frills moisturizer that delivers on hydration for dry and normal skin types. It’s a good option when you need surface hydration without a complex ingredient list.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
An intensely nurturing, replenishing moisturizer ideal for dry skin.
Apply a small amount to your face in the morning and evening after applying serums.
What Glass adds
Glass sees this as a dependable moisturizer for dry and normal skin types. It’s a good choice for supporting skin hydration and barrier function, especially when layered over other treatments. It doesn't offer active benefits like exfoliation or brightening, but it excels at its primary job: moisturizing.
Comfortable Hydration
Many users appreciate how this moisturizer provides lasting hydration without feeling heavy, making it suitable for daily use.
Barrier Support
The inclusion of ceramides and lipids is noted for its role in strengthening the skin barrier, which is particularly beneficial for dry or compromised skin.
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Routine fit
Apply this moisturizer as the last step in your morning and evening skincare routine, after serums and treatments. It seals in hydration and supports your skin's natural barrier.
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
Morning and Night
This moisturizer is suitable for both morning and evening use. It provides essential hydration and barrier support around the clock.
Glass rating
A solid, no-frills moisturizer that delivers on hydration for dry and normal skin types. It’s a good option when you need surface hydration without a complex ingredient list.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Effectively combats dryness and leaves skin feeling comfortable and plump.
Texture
4.2 / 5
A rich cream that absorbs well without feeling heavy or greasy.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin. It helps to replenish the skin and keep it soft and smooth.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
An emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A synthetic emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps prevent moisture loss.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A common humectant that draws water into the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration, all skin types
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A humectant that helps to improve the skin's hydration and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
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Formula stability
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Provides emollient properties and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps create a stable cream formulation.
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Formula stability
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
An emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Viscosity Controlling Agent
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0.0 / 10
A mineral-derived ingredient used to thicken the formula.
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Formula texture
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Plant-derived lipids that help to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
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None
Skin-Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
Lipids that are naturally found in the skin barrier, helping to maintain its integrity and hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
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None
Skin-Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
Lipids that contribute to the skin's barrier function and hydration.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
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None
Fatty Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
An essential fatty acid that plays a role in maintaining the skin barrier and preventing water loss.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
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None
Fatty Acid
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1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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Can be comedogenic for some
Fatty Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Fatty Acid
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Amino Acid
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0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Amino Acid
Badness
0.0 / 10
An amino acid that helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A humectant that helps to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A derivative of xylitol that enhances skin hydration by improving water retention.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Works with xylitol to boost skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that helps to increase skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A simple sugar that can help attract moisture to the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A sugar known for its ability to retain moisture and protect skin cells.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), it attracts and binds water to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid, a component of NMF that helps retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A salt of lactic acid, it's a humectant that helps keep skin moisturized.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has mild exfoliating properties at higher concentrations. Here, it aids hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, dry skin
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Can cause stinging on broken skin
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Soothes and protects the skin, promoting healing and reducing irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing, sensitive skin
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds significant amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emulsifier
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0.0 / 10
A phospholipid that helps to emulsify ingredients and can also condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Formula stability, skin conditioning
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A triglyceride that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
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None
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
A solvent that can also help to enhance the delivery of other active ingredients.
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Ingredient delivery
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A humectant and preservative booster that helps improve skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
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Antioxidant protection
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None
pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal performance and skin compatibility.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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None
Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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None
Viscosity Controlling Agent
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the viscosity of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
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None
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the viscosity of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
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None
pH Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Can cause allergic reactions in some individuals
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Can cause skin irritation in some individuals
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FAQ
Yes, this moisturizer is specifically formulated to provide intense hydration and is ideal for dry, normal, and combination skin types.
Yes, this moisturizer can be used with other active ingredients. It's designed to be a hydrating base that supports the skin barrier, making it a good complement to treatments like retinoids or acids.
Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) are components naturally found in the skin that help retain moisture. This product includes a blend of these factors, along with lipids and ceramides, to support skin hydration and barrier function.
