Garnier SkinActive Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream for Normal/Combo Skin, Oil-Free, 1.7 Oz (50g), 1 Count (Packaging May Vary)

When I think of gel, I think of hair products! And since I've never known gels to moisturize the skin, using this was even more alien to me! But wow.. this has actually proven itself to pack quite the efficient punch! The gel is slightly opaque with a nice cool color of mint green. The gel feels as cool as it looks and isn't thick like a tub of hair gel, but it certainly isn't runny, though you may get some gel on the underside of the jar's lid if the jar is placed at an angle or upside down. The gel is also completely scentless! Let me just say a little goes a LONG way. Usually when I put lotion on my face, I put a little dollop in my hand, rub my hands together to warm it up, and spread it onto my face. Because this gel requires so little to go a long way and absorbs quickly into your skin, I simply dot my face with the gel and that meager amount is enough for my face. Within a minute, the gel is completely absorbed, readying my skin for some sunblock. Before I used to use Cetaphil moisturizing cream and as fantastic as that cream is, it's a little too thick and rich for my daily needs so I'd have to wait a few minutes for it to fully absorb to put on makeup otherwise if I put on makeup with the lotion still sitting on my skin, it'd LOOK like I have makeup on my skin. Cetaphil is great, but I think its richness is better for using at night. I'm very glad I bought this gel, it's perfect to use before a day out. My skin is in great condition thanks to my daily use of Vitamin C on my skin and thanks to abiding by the rules of The Japanese Skincare Revolution by Chizu Saeki so I'm used to my skin looking a nice way and didn't think my skin could look any better. Though my skin is firm and smooth with the use of my regular moisturizer, Cetaphil, I'm surprised to see a difference with Garnier! The luminosity I've gained from the use of Garnier is absolutely flattering. My skin looks so smooth and glows! All this time I thought the richer the better but this gel cream has taught me that less is more! It's so light yet my skin is quenched!

I love how hydrated this makes my skin feel. It feels so good going on and then my skin feels soft and is well hydrated. It doesn't break my skin out and last a long time. It is great after being in the sun and adds a boost of much need hydration. I love it and this is a great price!!

I've seen this product advertised in many magazines and decided to buy it from Amazon after reading all the amazing reviews, and I was not disappointed. My skin is extremely sensitive - I've broken out in irritating rashes and acne from using Neutrogena, Clinique, Clean & Clear, and Lancome products before - , and it was super dry before I looked around for a new moisturizer, so it's pretty difficult to find a good product for my skin. Not to mention, I also have a tendency for eye irritation to anything with a strong fragrance, so I was apprehensive about this cream. This moisturizer completely restored my dry, flaky skin. My skin can now withstand cold, dry winters. I've never had such smooth and clear skin before. It's very absorbent and lightweight at the same time, and it wasn't damaging in any way to my skin at all. The smell didn't bother me at all, and it made me feel very refreshed. The jar might seem small, but it lasts for awhile, considering the quality of it. Moreover, my makeup goes on more smoothly and lasts longer after using this moisturizer. I dab it on every morning, and it keeps my skin moisturized for the entire day. You do not need a lot. A little goes a long way. I bought it in February and it lasted me until June, for a total of four months of use - an amazing deal for such a wonderful product. Forget all those expensive moisturizers. This is all you need. UPDATE (4/19/15): I started using this product in 2011, and 4 years later, it’s still my go-to moisturizer. For reference, I have combination skin (used to have dry skin). I started using this moisturizer when I was 18, and I’m 22 now. Also, protip: Amazon usually has really good prices with the S&S option, and they have the $1/$1.50 off coupon from time to time, to save you even more money. That means that there are times when it’ll only cost you under $5 to buy this moisturizer.

Only moisturizer I've found that I'm not allergic to or break out from. Very little scent, not sticky, great feel on my face. Very disappointing to not have anymore of it. Everything I seem to find that works, is discontinued. I wish things that few people use wouldn't be discontinued.

If Jesus Christ came back the same day that Garnier decided to drop the price of this gel cream to 75% of its current price, the resurrection of Jesus Christ would only be the second-best thing to happen to the world that day. Believe me when I said this, this is THE best gel cream. Like the cream feels REALLY smoothing, and I always love the feeling when putting this on. Also, VITAMIN E and VITAMIN C... super duper cool ingredient which e made my skin look way healthier. I actually can't undersell this enough, but the gel actually feel sooooOOOOOOo [[GOOD]] on your face. Like Im addicted to this gel so much, got me scratching my neck like a drug addict waiting for the next big sell. Like, if I am forced to pick just one skincare product for the rest of my life, it would be this one!!! EDIT: Hey HEY HEYYYYY [[LIGHT NER]]. Are you seeing what I am seeing??? Garnier decided to drop the price of this item to under 6 dollars from time to time. MY WISH HAS BEEN ANSWERED!!!!!! If an apocalypse is happening and I was presented a choice between a bunker full of rations versus a bunker that has 1000 Garnier Gel-Cream, I would choose the laters. This product like completely change my life, in fact, I would argue it is even more important than oxygen at this point. Trust me, buy this, it WILL really change your life.

Very soothing to your face and easy to put makeup on afterwards.

I have been on the hunt for a new moisturizer for the last several months since my favorite moisturizer has been discontinued. I decided to try Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream because it had good reviews on Amazon. I have never previously used a Garnier product or a gel moisturizer before. Unfortunately, this moisturizer isn't for me and it is largely because of the scent. A rundown on my skin type. I have very sensitive skin. I tend to have combination skin, although when my skin is dry it is VERY dry. It it gets oily it just gets moderately oily. I don't really have issues with breakouts (only a pimple here or there from time to time), but do have issues with my skin breaking out into a itching rash. When I purchased this moisturizer I was hoping for a light-weight, oil-free, scent-free moisturizer. I wanted something that didn't leave my skin feeling oily, but also moisturized it. Also, having very sensitive skin I need a moisturizer that won't cause pimple breakouts or rash breakouts. Lastly, I need a moisturizer that I can put my liquid foundation over and still gives me an even skin tone. Although the Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream lived up to a lot of these requirements I had big enough issues that this product just isn't going to work. I've previously never used a gel moisturizer before. This was the first time and I have to say I wouldn't be opposed to it in the future. I don't know why they call it a gel-cream as there is nothing cream about it. This moisturizing gel is very similar to putting aloe on your face. The consistency of the gel is very similar to aloe and it soaks into your skin relatively quickly like aloe. I had limited use of this product so I am not exactly sure how it would have panned out in terms of overall moisturizing my skin and skin breakouts. In the two weeks I used it I did not suffer from any skin irritation or pimple breakouts. Also, it left my skin feeling very soft. For the most part my skin felt moisturized and being a gel it was very light-weight and non-greasy. Ultimately, the problem I had with this product is it is scented. The scent is light, but per-fumy. Scented skin products are never good for someone with sensitive skin (or sensitive anything for that matter). The scent never went away until I washed the moisturizer off my face. It followed me around all day and being on my face it was so close to my nose. I also had issues with my eyes drying out from the smell. At first I wasn't sure why my eyes were drying out and thought it might have to do with the moisturizer. I stopped using the moisturizer and I stopped having issues with my eyes drying out. Product Pros: - It moisturizes your skin. - Lightweight - Oil-free - Leaves skin smooth feeling. - No breakouts or skin irritation. Product Cons: - Has too much of a scent. - Irritated my eyes. Overall, I will not be purchasing this moisturizer again in the future. If they decide to make an unscented version I absolutely would be interested in trying it again. Side Note: One thing I've learned having life long issues with sensitive skin is what doesn't work for one person could work fabulous for another and visa versa. So sadly, unless everyone is saying its horrible, you might have to try it out for yourself to find out it if is the right product for you. Everyone's skin is different and reacts differently to products.

So I typically don't use a moisturizer but I was having issues with dry patches on my face around my nostrils, mouth and where my glasses sit on the bridge of my nose, thus I needed to do something but I have oily areas too (my nose, "t zone" and chin to be specific). After an extensive hunt I found a few options and most of those were way more than I was willing to pay for a moisturizer and I've used some in the past and they just make my face oily(er). Then I found this one! The price is right on point and the product is great. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I love it. By now any other moisturizer would have broken my face out but not this one. I start by exfoliating with a washcloth and warm water in the shower then clean with Micellar water of the same brand and let that dry THEN I put this on my face. In the evening before bed I only use the Micellar water to wash the dirt of the day away and this moisturizer. That's right, you CAN use it twice a day without it being greasy!!! I only use enough to cover the pad of my middle finger and rub it in thoroughly across my face and neck. I feels a little like when you put aloe on a sunburn. It is so cooling and refreshing! And unlike most moisturizers of the same price point I've tried it SOAKS IN COMPLETELY!! I will recommend this to any one and will continue it use it until they stop making it or I'm no longer around, whichever comes first!

I really like this moisturizer — it’s lightweight, oil-free, and absorbs quickly. I use it daily under makeup. It feels very fresh and cooling & leaves no greasy residue. I use this throughout the year, irrespective of whether it is summer or winter. The addition of vitamin E and antioxidants works great on my oily and sensitive skin, and does not give me breakouts. This was the most budget friendly and quality product i have found so far to use for my skin.

Awesome product..

Precisamente el día de ayer se terminó mi primera crema facial. Me duró exactamente dos meses dos semanas. Por fortuna ya tengo mi segunda crema. Llegaron ambas en perfectas condiciones, con un adhesivo de seguridad que indica que el producto no ha sido abierto. A pesar de ser un envase pequeño, no se requiere demasiada cantidad para hidratar todo el rostro. Es una crema o gel facial que realmente me funciona. Tengo cutis mixto, así que mantiene en control la grasitud de mi rostro. Lo que me encanta es que se absorve rápidamente, dejando mi piel hidratada y fresca. También no se me generan grumos al aplicar el bloqueador facial, como me sucedía con otras cremas faciales. Por lo que estoy en completa satisfacción con el producto.

I have combination skin and found that standard face creams would make my face sweat almost right away after applying, leading to breakouts. I then tried gels instead, and they were better but left a sticky feeling after on my skin - and didn't seem to moisturize enough. So that brings us to this gel-cream. It's perfect. My skin is moisturized and feels plump without being sticky or oily. It is quite lightweight. I just use a tiny bit and apply more in drier areas than oily ones. I've been using this for years now and highly recommend! One jar goes a long way.

It's so light,it simply disappears into the skin on application.Yet it hydrates my skin perfectly and also acts as a make up base, giving my skin an added glow.Great product Garnier!