Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Creme, $87, contains camellia flower extract for moisture — yes, the fashion house's iconic symbol also happens to be good for skin — as well as blue ginger, an antioxidant that offers protection from free radical damage. The scent is incredibly pretty but not too fragranced, and it feels cool when you apply it. And then, of course, there's the glamour factor, which it delivers in spades.
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Costing barely more than a Starbucks latte, Garnier Moisture Rescue Refresh Gel Cream, $6.59, is the best deal you'll find on a gel moisturizer. It has the same delightful texture as the rest on the list, and it promises to keep skin hydrated for a full 24 hours thanks to vitamin E. As an added bonus, it offers antioxidant protection in the form of grape water extract.
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If your skin needs a detox — whether from a big weekend or living in a smoggy city — Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Oil-Free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer, $37, can help. It's packed with antioxidants (ideal for fighting damage from pollution), and it's designed to boost circulation and bring more oxygen into your cells. It also has a blue tint, which makes it look as refreshing as it feels.
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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream, $26.50, is designed to keep skin hydrated and control shine for a whopping 24 hours. Thanks to a special ingredient called Antarcticine — a marine protein sourced from Antarctica — your skin is able to balance out its own moisture levels without overproducing oil. This gel also has vitamin E for moisture and cucumber extract to soothe irritation.
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Simple Water Boost Hydrating Gel Cream, $9.99 is, as the name suggests, simple. It's a lightweight gel made with hydrating minerals and plant extracts and since it doesn't contain much else (other than water), it's great for anyone with sensitive skin. It's also perfect for layering over potent anti-aging serums — it gives you moisture, but you don't have to worry about ingredients clashing.