It may look jelly-like in the tube (it's also pink!), but this new, oil-free gel formula is featherweight and fast-absorbing. Water-binding agents immediately boost moisture levels by 179 percent, while encapsulated vitamins C & E burst upon contact, releasing powerful antioxidants, always a good thing. Fragrance-free and allergy tested, this is also a smart pick for anyone whose skin veers towards sensitive.
Combining the best of the worlds of gels and creams, Sisley-Paris's latest launch is a water-in-oil emulsion that's ultra-rich, yet super lightweight (we know it sounds like an oxymoron, but trust us). Both oil and water extracts from the Black Rose are used, along with other floral waters and oils. And yes, the scent is just as fabulously floral and rosy as the name suggests.
Equal parts moisturizer and treatment, this touts papaya enzymes to gently exfoliate, plus brightening alpha-arbutin to help fade stubborn dark spots. And, of course, two kinds of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump your complexion, increasing moisture up to 68 percent in just 15 minutes. Sold.
Here, hyaluronic acid not only hydrates, it also works to slowly allow water back into the skin throughout the day, leaving your complexion supple immediately after application, and for hours afterward. Try the refreshing formula if you're acne-prone; oil-free and non-comedogenic, there's no need to stress about it clogging pores.
This newbie is super science-y, using four different minerals to improve water absorption and direct the water flow in between skin cells to maintain balanced levels of moisture. And despite its airy feel, it also forms an invisible shield, locking in all that much-needed hydration.
