This vegan gel not only strengthens the skin barrier with prebiotics, it also contains cica, a calming ingredient that neutralizes redness and is kind to sensitive skin. The fluid formula (75 percent of which is made of aloe and cucumber extract) is also our new go-to for sticky summer months: it smells like fresh celery juice and delivers a cooling sensation, which leaves skin feeling stimulated and awake, but not tingly.
Looking for a summer moisturizer that delivers moisture and a glassy skin finish? This fragrance and oil-free gel packs hyaluronic acid to water deliver hydration and glycerin to lock it in — all at a price that won't break the bank.
Mega hydrating is right: just the teensist amount of this ultrarich gel was needed to quench our particularly parched skin, wake up our under eye area and restore a bit of bounce. While some fans use a more generous portion as an overnight mask, a little more than a pea-size is just the amount needed for wear under makeup: any more might cause foundation to pill.
If you're looking for a gel cream that acts more like an easy-to spread lotion than slippery jelly, try this version. It's made with prebiotics and probiotics to nurture the microbiome and bolster the skin barrier and sinks into skin easily. Bonus: the formula leaves a demi-matte and slightly tacky finish that doubles as a primer for makeup.
Don't let the feel of this gel cream (which is similar to a lightweight ointment) throw you. Although it's a bit thicker than others we tried and takes a minute to absorb, it also packs a couple of Dr. Palm's key hydrating and skin-supporting ingredients: glycerin and niacinamide. "If skin is dry, glycerin is perhaps one of the most important moisturizing ingredients to create a protective coat that retains moisture in the skin," she says. "Niacinamide calms and treats acne, and reduces redness and irritation to the skin including rosacea."
