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At $40, Readers Love This Gel Cream for ‘Plumping Up’ Skin

It’s packed with hyaluronic acid, refillable and great for all skin types.

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A moisturizer that hydrates, balances, and visibly plumps skin in one step—all without leaving a heavy or tacky feeling—is hard to come by. But in a recent survey of more than 600 NewBeauty readers, where we asked about their go‑to skin‑care products, one standout kept coming up again and again: Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Cream.

Readers love the formula’s whipped gel‑cream texture and note how quickly it melts into the skin, leaving it dewy, soft, and comfortably balanced. “This moisturizer has a nice texture,” notes one 58‑year‑old reader. “Creamy but gel like at the same time. Felt very moisturizing.” Another reader, 48, also loved the experience: “It has a light refreshing scent and feels cool and soothing as I apply it to my skin.”

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Inside the yummy formula is a blend of multi‑weight hyaluronic acids that floods the skin with hydration, along with polyglutamic acid to amplify that moisture and lock it in. Antioxidant‑rich plum brightens and nourishes, and ice willowherb helps balance oil and support the barrier, making it a great match for normal, dry, combination or sensitive skin.

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Beyond the sensorial experience, readers were equally impressed with the results. “[Left my] skin smooth and hydrated,” noted a 57‑year‑old reader. “Plumps up the skin.” Another, 48, echoed this sentiment: “My face looks radiant when I use this moisturizer and feels healthy throughout the day.”

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And the clinical results are just as compelling. After three days, 100 percent of participants said it kept them hydrated all day, while 96 percent agreed their skin looked healthy and refreshed. Even better, 93 percent said their skin felt softer and more supple—and confirmed it didn’t clog pores or leave an oily residue.

If you’re looking for a moisturizer that delivers visible plumpness, long‑lasting hydration, and that signature Glow Recipe radiance, this one is a glow‑getter’s dream.

*Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 2025

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