A hydrating cream moisturizer formulated with hyaluronic acid, designed to plump and nourish the skin.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
Experts split on this one. One dermatologist found the formula underwhelming for the price, calling it overpriced for what is essentially a basic moisturizer. Another reviewer praised it as a solid addition to a skincare routine, noting it has hyaluronic acid and landed on her Sephora wishlist. Not many gurus have weighed in yet, so there's not much of a consensus to go on so far.
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A hydrating cream moisturizer formulated with hyaluronic acid, designed to plump and nourish the skin.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.
Glow Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Plump Cream holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
Glow Recipe Hyaluronic Acid Plump Cream is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
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