Review: Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel

 

So, I know that there are lots of babes out there who prefer a pared down skincare routine, whether it's something that they're used to and what they love, or borne out of confusion over the different types of products on the market, or simply due to to wanting something uncomplicated. This doesn't meant that you have to miss out on anything, however, as there are some brands that make skincare a more simple thing, by having additional ingredients in their products so that they can serve a dual purpose. An excellent lazy girl alternative, if you will!

 

I've been trying out the Cetaphil Optimal Hydration Skin Replenishing Water Gel, and as someone who's familiar with the brand, but not a regular user of it, I have to say, I'm very impressed by this! This is marketed as a weightless, cooling, oil-free water gel that has been formulated with slow-release technology. It contains their exclusive HydroSensitiv™ Complex to boost the skin's water content, made up of hyaluronic acid, which has been paired with polyglutamic acid, and together, they can provide long-lasting hydration for up to 72 hours. This is also supposed to soothe and replenish dehydrated, irritated skin. 

 

This also contains vitamins B3 and B5, and it all comes in a snazzy little hefty jar with a metallic blue screw lid. For those who are sensitive to it, you'd be happy to know that this is fragrance free! While the jar is a decent size, you have to note that this only contains about 48g of product, which is not a lot, particularly when you keep in mind that this retails for about $35, but thankfully, Cetaphil is one of those brands that you can often find on sale somewhere, as it is quite a popular household name is is easily available at multiple retailers.

 

So, how does this actually perform? This does live up to having a gel-like texture, which is incredibly light, and I can comfortably wear this both under my makeup during the day, and at night as my night cream, which has been particularly great when it's been warm. It also definitely doesn't have a discernible fragrance, and once you apply this on your skin and it dries down, it doesn't leave a greasy feel to it, or anything on the surface. It's just kinda like you're not wearing anything on your skin at all! That is, until you wash it off, and you can feel that there is some skincare coming off your skin.

 

I love this! It is a surprisingly amazing find, and one that I'm almost at the end of, given that I have been using this twice daily, and it's actually quite a small jar. You can certainly still use a serum with this, especially if you're looking to target something specific, but if you're a regular hyaluronic acid user, then this would certainly have you covered. Is this something that you'd be excited to use? 

*These products were provided for editorial consideration