Gloei · Moisturiser

Minimalist Daily Moisturiser 7.3 / 10

Name: Minimalist Daily Moisturiser
Brand: Gloei

Reviewed by Michael C.

Does one job cleanly rather than chasing a long ingredient list, in keeping with Gloei's minimalist packaging philosophy — a sensible daily layer to sit over the vitamin C serum.

Efficacy6.5

Value for money7.0

Texture8.0

SA climate fit7.5

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Does one job cleanly rather than chasing a long ingredient list, in keeping with Gloei's minimalist packaging philosophy — a sensible daily layer to sit over the vitamin C serum.

Ingredient breakdown

Squalane
Limited evidence
Commonly used as an emollient to soften skin and reduce moisture loss. It has been tested clinically as part of a multi-ingredient emollient blend (alongside shea butter, glycerin and hyaluronic acid) rather than in isolation, so standalone efficacy data specific to squalane is limited.
Glycerin
Moderate evidence
Commonly used as a humectant to increase skin hydration and support barrier function; a randomized crossover trial found glycerin-based moisturizers effective for secondary prevention of occupational hand dermatitis, and it is considered a foundational, well-established emollient/humectant ingredient in dermatologic literature.

Best suited to

Normal, Combination

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