Mary Kay' s oil-free hydrating gel review

Mary Kay's Oil-free Hydrating gel

Price: $25-30 USD
Quantity: 1.8 oz

I have never been a big fan of Mary Kay products (will do reviews on those products later) as they are not "compatible" with my skin. When used more than once a week, I find that my skin's condition worsens, with acne, bumps and oiliness.

This Mary Kay product was one of the first products I was introduced to and I could say that out of all the products I used, it helped my skin compared to the others.

How to use this product:

• apply it after your emulsion or moisturizer
• it is the final step of skin care (best applied at night)

What Mary Kay claims:

This nongreasy gel absorbs quickly, leaving skin feeling cool and refreshed while hydrating it for up to 10 hours.

• Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.
• Suitable for sensitive skin.
• Oil- and fragrance-free.
• Non-comedognic (will not clog pores).
• Hypoallergenic.

consistency and product (I lost the spoon)

impressions:

• nice soft scent (lotion type of scent)
• absorbed slowly
• not watery (thick consistency)
• need quite a lot of product
• leaves hands/fingers feeling sticky
• a bit pricey

I find this product quite pricey. I like the soft scent it leaves and matte look I get after applying this gel. Surprisingly, unlike most gels, this gel is quite "firm" it does not drip at all making it easier to smooth onto your skin. Unfortunately, the benefits they "provide" only last up to 3 hours.

pros:

• smells nice
• does not leave face shiny
• skin absorbs
• includes scoop making it much more hygienic

cons:

• does not quench/hydrate skin
• not strong (suitable for humid climates, read: not suitable for places like Toronto)
• leaves fingers feeling sticky
• Pricey

Verdict:

I find this product quite pricey, and it is definitely not worth it. While it does work with your moisturizer to provide additional protection and a bit of moisturizing, it does not do "enough". The effects only last for 3 hours (not the 10 hours they claim) and your skin will feel dry again. 

Unless the price is significantly lowered, I do not think I will be purchasing this product again. I prefer Skin79's Sue Hydrating Gel much more (in regards to price/quality/quantity)

Score: 6/10

Website: http://www.marykay.com/en-US/Skin-Care/Mary-Kay-Oil-Free-Hydrating-Gel/180207.partId?eCatId=10026

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Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel review

I finally got my hands on a Skin79 product and it is amazing!


The description at the back of the box describes it as a optimim hydration management system. It contains HYDRA-NGC and Phyto-Marine Complex that contain skin activating components.

container of Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel

Basically, this is a hydrating gel to target dehydrated skin surface and restore the skin back to it's ideal moisture level. It then forms a moisture band on the skin protecting it and helping the skin maintain skin softness.

Thoughts:

• really works
• affordable
• you can feel your skin absorb this product
• your skin feels so soft the next day
• great for sensitive skin 
• does not leave skin feeling oily or wet (it literally "sinks" into your skin)
• would be better if they provided a scoop/spoon

Once applied I can feel my skin literally absorbing the gel, do not apply too much though, this was the first mistake I made when I first used this product as the excessive amount will dry up and do your skin no good (osmosis theory - once it dries up it will start grabbing moisture from your skin defeating the whole point of using this gel in the first place).  it also has a light refreshing fragrance which helps you feel relaxed.

Skin79 SUE Hydrating Gel product

This product is suitable for those who has sensitive skin. And is used as the last step of caring (I find using it after you apply moisturizer the most effective as it seals everything to give you better skin)

The only complaint I have is the inconveniences of not providing us with a scoop or spoon as it is quite hard to pick the product with your fingers, the product easily slips off your fingers... making it less hygienic as well as inconvenient.

I will give this 9/10!

For those who are curious, the QR code leads you to the product's site --> http://www.skin79.com/eng/product_eng?id=2