I Have Very Dry Skin & This Is How I Achieve A Healthy Daytime Glow!
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I have extremely dry skin, so I’m constantly trying new products hoping to find the ‘magic potion’ that will give my skin a hydrated, plump, and nourished look throughout the day. I recently stumbled across Hydrogel Cream by Honest Beauty and thought I’d give it a try!
What’s in Hydrogel Cream?
Squalane: an emollient known to moisturize + soften skin.
Jojoba Esters.
2 sizes of Hyaluronic Acid: plumping hydration to help soften + firm, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
2 types of Hyaluronic Acid with different molecular weights designed to help bind + retain moisture in different layers of the skin.
What’s NOT in Hydrogel Cream?
Parabens, Silicones, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Synthetic Fragrances, Dyes.
My first Impression…
The first thing I do when I receive a new jar of moisturizer is check to see what it smells like. I typically steer away from products that have a strong fragrance because certain scents give me headaches. Hydrogel Cream smelled very light and fresh. Once it was on, I didn’t notice a fragrance at all!
The texture is a full, gel-like cream that feels a little tacky when first applied. After a few seconds of massaging it into your skin the tackiness dissolves and your skin is hit with a watery burst of moisture.
I like that Hydrogel Cream is reasonably priced; at $19.99 and comes in a sleek refillable container. You can order refill pods for $17.99, and if you aren’t ready to commit to a full-size 1.7oz jar, you can order a mini jar (.57oz) travel size for $9.99 to try it out!
Putting it to the test…
I tend to gravitate towards moisturizers that have a full and silky texture because they feel so healing and comforting to my dry, thirsty skin.
The first thing I noticed with Hydrogel Cream is that you can use just a small amount to get the desired look and feeling. There’s a water bursting effect that happens after a few seconds of massaging it in; and when applied in small amounts at a time, you’re left with a healthy looking glow.
If I apply too much at a time, the water bursting effect doesn’t quite happen and my skin feels a bit oily, so less is more for me!
At the moment, I’m using a different moisturizer in the morning that has a satin finish, and as I have mentioned on the podcast, I love using the Hydrogel Cream to add a boost of hydrating glow to my foundation and keep my skin looking healthy and fresh throughout the day; plus I absolutely love this moisturizer as a nighttime recovery cream due to its full and nourishing texture.
The verdict…
Overall, this is a good moisturizer for dry skin, and it’s one that I’ve consistently included in my beauty routine. I do not recommend this moisturizer for someone with oily or acne prone skin, as it could leave their skin looking a bit shiny; however, for those with dry skin like myself, you should absolutely give it a try at night and mix it into your foundation for a beautiful daytime glow!
How I recommend using Hydrogel Cream…
As a daytime moisturizer: Apply in small amounts at a time to your face and neck. Scoop no more than a finger tip amount and massage into your skin until you feel a water bursting effect. Continue to apply in small amounts as much as you need to until you see your desired glowy and refreshed looking result.
As a hydrating boost to your foundation: Scoop a finger tip amount and place it onto the back of your hand (or wherever you prefer to mix your foundation). Add a small amount of foundation and mix the two until well-blended. I sometimes like to add a little highlighting cream for an extra dewy finish. (The amount of foundation you add to the mixture will determine the amount of coverage it gives you.)
As a nighttime recovery cream: Scoop a larger amount (2 finger tips) and massage into your face and neck. The finish will look oily and feel a little bit tacky, but your skin will drink it up while you sleep, leaving you with a plump refreshed glow in the morning!
Sidenotes…
In a consumer study of 32 women, after 2 weeks of use:
93% agreed cream provided an instant dewy glow
90% agreed fine lines appeared reduced/diminished
90% saw smoother skin after 1 week of use
90% agreed skin looked and felt smoother
89% agreed skin felt firmer and more supple
89% agreed skin appeared more radiant after each use
85% agreed cream provided a brilliant-looking complexion
Hydrogel Cream is dermatologist tested, cruelty free, and vegan!
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