Skin Care

14 Gel Moisturizers for Prettier Skin All Spring and Summer

It's hot, it's muggy, and your face looks like an oil slick. Swap out your heavy cream for one of these refreshing gel formulas, and you'll feel better in no time

by Dawn Davis, Rosie Narasaki | COMMENT

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Hyaluronic Acid Hydrator If you want good skin, you need hyaluronic acid. Here's why: It's naturally found in our bodies, it holds 1,000 times its weight in water and it has a bouncy, gel-like quality. It keeps skin plump and moisturized from the inside out. So it's probably not surprising to learn that we produce less hyaluronic acid as we age.

Fortunately, there are skin care products — many of them gels — that contain hyaluronic acid. And one of the newest is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, $19.99, which is packed with the stuff. It feels cool when you apply it, and the consistency is so light it sinks into skin instantly. Even though it feels like nothing, it keeps your skin moisturized all day. You can even pat some on over makeup for more hydration and a dewy finish.

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If you have oily skin, you need a gel moisturizer. They're lightweight, most formulas are oil-free, and they hydrate skin without leaving behind any greasy residue.

But if you have combination, normal or even dry skin, a gel moisturizer might become your go-to, as well. Do you live in a hot, humid climate? Try a gel. Do you need a moisturizer to layer over serums? Gel. Is it summertime? Gel. You get the point. Basically, anyone can use a gel moisturizer, and chances are you'll love it. The texture is fabulously bouncy, and it feels like you're giving your skin a drink when you apply it.

Here are 10 great gel moisturizers to get you started — whatever your skin type.

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