This essence aims to deliver hydration and brightness with a blend of fermented ingredients and niacinamide. It's designed to be a versatile step in a routine, offering plumping effects and antioxidant support.
Sephora price
$53.00
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Sephora reviews
4.8 / 5
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Glass take
4.7 / 5 overall fit
A hydrating and brightening essence that supports the skin barrier. It's a good option for most skin types, especially those targeting dullness and dryness.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A visibly youth-promoting essence with five percent niacinamide for a hydrating boost of antioxidants, visible plumping effects, and a bright-looking glow.
After double cleansing and toning, dispense essence into your hands and pat or press onto your face.
Continue with the rest of your skincare routine.
What Glass adds
A solid hydrating essence that also offers brightening benefits. The inclusion of niacinamide and various fermented extracts makes it a good all-rounder for improving skin texture and tone. It fits well into most routines, particularly for those looking to boost hydration and address dullness.
Hydration boost
Users frequently mention how hydrating this essence is, leaving their skin feeling soft and plump.
Visible radiance
Many reviews highlight the brightening effect, with users seeing a more even and luminous complexion over time.
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Routine fit
This essence is best applied after cleansing and any initial treatment steps, but before serums or moisturizers. Its hydrating and brightening properties make it a great addition to both morning and evening routines.
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
Can be used twice daily. In the morning, it helps prep skin for makeup and provides a radiant base. At night, it aids in replenishing moisture and supporting skin repair.
Glass rating
A hydrating and brightening essence that supports the skin barrier. It's a good option for most skin types, especially those targeting dullness and dryness.
Hydration
4.8 / 5
Leaves skin feeling plump and moisturized without greasiness.
Brightening
4.6 / 5
Noticeable improvement in skin tone and radiance with consistent use.
Barrier Support
4.7 / 5
Contains ingredients that help strengthen and maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Full ingredient breakdown
Fermented Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it hydrates, brightens, and improves skin texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, brightening, texture improvement
Watch for
Some individuals may experience sensitivity to fermented ingredients.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Fermented Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
Another fermented ingredient that provides nutrients and supports skin health.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
Watch for
Potential for sensitivity in some users.
Enzyme
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient that can help with exfoliation and skin renewal.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, skin renewal
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Can be mildly irritating for very sensitive skin.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived humectant that enhances moisture absorption and improves product feel.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
Generally safe and non-irritating.
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
Supports the skin barrier, improves hydration, reduces inflammation, and visibly brightens skin tone.
Usually helps with
Hydration, brightening, barrier support, redness reduction
Watch for
Can cause temporary flushing or irritation in high concentrations or for sensitive individuals.
Preservative Booster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent and preservative booster that also has humectant properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Known for its soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration, calming irritation
Watch for
Rarely causes allergic reactions.
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fruit-derived acid with antioxidant properties that helps to visibly brighten and even skin tone.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant protection
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Can be mildly exfoliating; potential for sensitivity.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A powerful humectant that can hold more moisture than hyaluronic acid, providing intense hydration.
Usually helps with
Intense hydration, plumping
Watch for
Can be sticky if applied too heavily.
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A classic humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin softening
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Generally safe and effective.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A seaweed extract that acts as a skin-conditioning agent and thickener, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and retains moisture for plump, hydrated skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Skin Brightener
Badness
2.0 / 10
Known for its skin-brightening properties, helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Usually helps with
Brightening, reducing dark spots
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Generally well-tolerated.
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Soothes, protects, and promotes skin healing.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing, calming
Watch for
Very gentle and rarely causes irritation.
Soothing Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, beneficial for calming irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Calming, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can be potent; patch test if sensitive.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A rich source of Vitamin C, providing antioxidant protection and promoting a brighter complexion.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
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Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it can help brighten skin.
Usually helps with
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, brightening
Watch for
Can potentially stain skin or fabrics if used in high concentrations.
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to soothe skin and reduce redness, with skin-brightening properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, brightening, reducing redness
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits to help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that hydrates and protects the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it helps to nourish and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that help fight free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Provides antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Adds fragrance to the product; can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Watch for
Generally considered safe.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it helps to nourish and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural polysaccharide used as a thickening agent.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Watch for
Generally safe and non-irritating.
Soothing Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and fatty acids that help soothe and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base solvent for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Solvent
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N/A
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
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Generally safe.
Solvent
Badness
1.0 / 10
A solvent that can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Solvent, ingredient penetration
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Generally well-tolerated.
Vitamin B12
Badness
2.0 / 10
Vitamin B12, which can have antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
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Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A humectant that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated.
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation; can also have mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can cause irritation if the pH is too low.
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
A salt of citric acid used to adjust pH.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
Watch for
Generally safe.
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FAQ
Yes, this essence is formulated with hydrating ingredients like Niacinamide, Glycerin, and Sodium Hyaluronate, making it beneficial for dry skin.
Yes, this essence is designed to be layered. Apply it after cleansing and toning, and before your serums and moisturizer.
The main benefits include hydration, brightening of the skin tone, support for the skin barrier, and antioxidant protection.
