These hydrators quench skin without any heaviness or oiliness – just perfect for the humid mid-year, or that summer vacation.
These hydrators quench skin without any heaviness or oiliness – just perfect for the humid mid-year, or that summer vacation.
1. Algenist Splash Absolute Hydration Replenishing Gel Moisturizer, $91, Sephora
A revitalising moisturiser that uses alguronic acid and algalyte complex to intensely hydrate skin, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Light Cream, $25.90
Formulated with the brand’s signature High Performance Penetrating & Deep Moisturising technology, this cream delivers moisture to where it’s needed, and locks it in to keep skin smooth and supple.
3. Porcelain Balance Hydraclear Gel, $128
A gel that hydrates while keeping blemishes at bay, the botanical cocktail of willow bark, witch hazel extracts, cupuacu seed butter and tea tree oil promises to re-balance skin’s sebum and moisture levels.
4. Innisfree Jeju Sparkling Oil-free Gel Cream, $43
Formulated with sparkling mineral water from Jeju Island and micro sebum-absorbing fibre made of ceylon moss, this oil-free gel cream keeps skin matte all day long. Plus, it’s made without harmful oils, parabens, mineral oils, synthetic colourants and artificial fragrances.
5. Clarins White Plus Pure Translucency Brightening Revive Night Mask, $115
Enriched with acerola fruit, sandspurry and red jania extracts, plus a vitamin C derivative, this overnight mask-cum-moisturiser hydrates, leaving a luminous complexion the morning after.
6. Orbis Aquaforce Moisture M/L, $30
Using the brand’s Moisture Magnet AQ technology to form a protective layer on skin’s surface, this water-based formula prevents moisture loss while ensuring that skin remains hydrated. Available in two variants: M for normal to dry skin, and L for oily/combination skin.
7. Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oil-free Oxygenating Gel Cream, $52
Inspired by the process of photosynthesis, this gel cream uses the brand’s exclusive “Clean Air technology” to supposedly enhance the natural oxygen production of its key ingredient, barley. Together with a blend of natural antioxidants and anti-pollutants, the cream detoxes and protects skin from environmental toxins to keep it looking healthy and radiant.
