Just like you happen to feel parched every few minutes, this scorching season, your skin feels the same too. With the sun shining bright throughout the day, most of us tend to sweat way more than usual, with our skin feeling and looking oilier. Now, do you happen to be one of those individuals who skip out on moisturisers in the summer because your skin doesn’t “feel” dry? Umm, skincare sin right there! One of the cardinal rules of skincare is that you must never in a million years skip out on moisturiser, even in scorch season.
That’s where gel moisturisers come into the picture. Dr Kiran Sethi, MD Skin & Wellness Expert and Author tells us,
Gel-based moisturisers usually use ingredients like acrylates which form a thick, clear aqueous water base. These moisturisers absorb easily because they’re basically water. They work by solubilising water-based humectants and emollients in the gel. Gel-based moisturisers can work very well for people residing in hot and humid climates, and even people who deal with oily skin.
So, naturally we decided to put together a list of gel moisturisers that do the job hella well.
Kiehl’s, Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream
If you’ve always been a fan of Kiehl’s ultra facial cream or wanted to try it out but stayed away only because its texture felt rather heavy, this one’s for you! Their ultra facial oil-free gel cream is a non-greasy moisturiser that works in tandem with the natural oils of your skin to keep the oil production in check. Enriched with cucumber fruit extract, antarticine and cylindrica root extract, this product will defo leave your skin feeling hydrated minus the excessive oil!
Lisen, Absolute Harmony Moisturising Gel Cream
Struggling with a hella oily skin? Trust Lisen’s absolute harmony moisturising gel cream to come to your rescue. It’s an extremely lightweight water-based moisturiser that sinks into your skin immediately after application, without leaving a film. The presence of an antioxidant like cranberry extract helps keep the barrier healthy and safe from external aggressors. Collagen strives to plump the skin and give it a healthy, natural glow.
Clinique, Moisture Surge 100H Auto-replenishing Hydrator
This cult favourite is always going to be on our list of the best summer moisturisers. Clinique’s moisture surge needs no introduction, whether you’re an enthusiast or an amateur in the world of skincare. One of the most efficient gel moisturisers that boost the moisture of your skin by a whopping 174%! Yep, you read that right. It also works brilliantly as a base before you dive into your makeup. And the best part is, it’s suitable for all skin types!
L’Oreal Paris, Revitalift Crystal Gel Cream
Crystal clear skin doesn’t have to be a faraway dream anymore, all thanks to L’Oreal Paris’ revitalift crystal gel cream. The hero ingredient of this gel-based moisturiser is salicylic acid, our favourite summer superhero! It gently exfoliates the skin while controlling the oil production. This gel-cream also penetrates up to 10 layers deep into the skin and really gets in there to unclog the pores and refine the texture, making it smoother
Belif, The True Cream Aqua Bomb
Looking for some intensive hydration? Belif’s true cream aqua bomb delivers just that and some more. An instantly cooling gel cream, using this moisturiser is kinda like icing your face after a long day in the sun. It comes infused with apothecary herbs which work effectively to reduce the appearance of pores along with battling free radicals that constantly attack the skin. The best part about this? Even if you slather a generous amount of it, it always sinks in like a dream.
Murad, Nutrient Charged Water Gel
Another one that doesn’t miss the mark has gotta be Murad’s nutrient charged water gel. This one is a deeply moisturising gel cream that also repairs the barrier of your skin when applied. Hydration AND barrier repair? We’re sold! Using a 3D moisture mapping technology, this product has proven to show skin moisture barrier repair within just 30 minutes! It comes power-packed with a healthy blend of vitamins, peptides and minerals too.
Laneige, Water Bank Hydro Creme Ex
A name that’s synonymous with all things hydration and moisture, Laneige’s water bank hydro creme ex needed to be on this list! It protects the natural moisture barrier of the skin with the help of green mineral water. The water bank hydro creme ex’ water zipper technology does a stellar job at locking in the water for 24 hours. Uh-uh, that means hydrated, healthy and fresh skin for the whole day!
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