tHermoCEUTICAL Premium SOS RED GEL - Redness Relief for Face, Instant Calming & Moisturizing Gel for Irritated Skin, Intensive Night Care, Light Touch Moisture Gel, 3.38 fl.oz

I have a rosy skin condition that's very reactive (I get itchy, red bumps from all sorts of products), so I can always use extra help combating redness. This has 3 fragrance ingredients: parfum, benzyl salicylate, and citronellol. When "parfum" is listed as an ingredient, I have no idea what the components are and if there is something I need to avoid. Benzyl salicylate, while having a nice floral scent, is one of the fragrance components that must specifically be listed in the EU since it's known to be more allergenic than some (the EU 26). Because of the fragrance ingredients, I've been using this on my body only where I am much less likely to have a visible reaction. It has a light, floral scent, and it's not super strong so I can tolerate it on my body. The gel itself feels cooling. It absorbs fairly quickly but does leave a faint residue, which some might not like on their face, but also seems mitigated by following with a moisturizer. Over time, the shiitake mushroom extract should help brighten skin, and Centella asiatica is one of my reactive skin's favorite ingredients. This really has a lot going for it, but I wish products that are targeted to red, sensitive, irritated skin like this left out the most common irritants like fragrance. Ingredients: Water/​Aqua, Ethoxydiglycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/​VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Coceth-7, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Galactoarabinan, Wine Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Parfum, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Benzyl ​Salicylate, Citronellol

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this SOS Red Gel, but it has proven to be an excellent nighttime routine for my dry, often irritated and red skin. Unlike heavier creams, this gel has a nice light consistency and a soft, unoffensive rose-like scent. The gel dries quickly and little is needed to effectively hydrate skin. I wake up to better toned skin with no dry patches, and it complements my morning routine of serum, oil moisturizer and cream make-up. The ingredient list is impressive too—it’s a very soothing formula. This would probably work well on all skin types that need a little help, but I find it especially useful on dry, problematic skin like mine.

For reasons I'll never understand, my facial skin can be red and blotchy. I swear, I do all the right things- gently cleanse, moisturize, and SPF every day, but somehow, it can still be splotchy and red, particularly after a hot shower. This Premium SOS Red Gel is meant for irritated and tired skin, and is suggested to be used on sunburned skin too. thankfully, I haven't experienced a sunburn recently, but if I did, I'm not sure I'd reach for this, as there is added "perfume" in it. I have tested this gel out on many days after a shower (when my skin is at its reddest), as well as at night before bed. I find it somewhat tacky feeling, so I don't love it at night, particularly as I have to wear a CPAP mask at night. I honestly did not notice my redness abating any faster than usual. The gel does feel slightly cooling, as most gels do, but it didn't immediately or even quickly improve the redness in my face. Hopefully this works for a lot of people, but I wouldn't order this again, especially since it is not inexpensive. Korean skin care is usually a great fit for me, but this one is a miss. You'd think a skin care line meant for irritated skin would know better than to add perfume, but apparently not.

This is a gel moisturizer that is clear and the consistency of an aloe vera gel. It does quite well to alleviate redness immediately - not working miracles but a noticeable improvement nonetheless. There is even more improvement over time. It does leave my skin a bit tacky feeling, and has a fragrance to it that's kind of botanical and medicinal smelling - it isn't bad by any means, but some people sre more sensitive ti fragrances and added perfumes in products. On another note, mine arrived open with quite a bit of product missing. The tube was also scratched up which had me worried about tampering, but upon further inspection there was half of a safety seal on the tube and inside the box had metallic flakes, so I suspect it was a glitch in manufacturing combined with a rough trip to my house.

Overall the tHermoCEUTICAL Premium SOS RED GEL is a highly effective product for anyone seeking relief from redness and irritation. Its immediate calming effects, combined with deep hydration and a lightweight formula, make it a standout choice for both daily use and intensive night care. If you’re looking for a reliable solution to soothe and hydrate your skin, this gel is a top recommendation. The gel delivers essential moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. Its lightweight texture ensures that your skin remains hydrated and comfortable throughout the day or night. Ideal for nighttime use, this gel works effectively while you sleep, allowing your skin to recover and regenerate. It can be used as part of your evening skincare routine to support long-term skin health. The gel absorbs quickly, providing a light touch of moisture that doesn’t clog pores or leave a sticky residue. This makes it suitable for all skin types, including those with oily or combination skin.