Moisturiser - Geoskincare Hydra Gel

Often, we hear people saying that moisturising is a crucial step to a skin care regime. At first, I thought I was a weirdo for not following this mantra preached by the "overal" beauty community. Later on I realised moisturisers are not necessary all the time. According to Dr. Neal Schultz, you only apply moisturiser when you notice your skin is dry. Other than that, nope.

I have never been a fan of using moisturiser. It was a hassle because I saw no point in applying as my skin was pretty hydrated. The reason to this was because I live in a tropical rainforest climate (pretty much like spring/summer with occasional rain). Thus, we do not have the four seasons.  To sum it up, I do my best to keep my skin regime simple and sweet. 

I honestly think that moisturisers could be one of the main reason why people breakout more often than they should (that's just my opinion and observation on my skin though) I have tried moisturisers in the past and I noticed that after several days of applying it (at night time), I started to have those little whiteheads around my cheek; which is rare because I don't breakout at that area. 

So if you want to give it a try, you could apply your favourite moisturiser on your dry areas only for several days and see what happens (don't try this during winter though). I would love to know how it has worked for you. :) So please do keep me updated.

Enough of my side story with moisturisers in the past and get on with the review. :)

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About 6 months now, I have noticed that my skin has certain dry areas. Around my cheek bone, jaw line and a little on my nose. It isn't noticeable but it feels slightly rough to the touch. The cause of this was my Esmeria Organics Alpine Willowherb Purifying Cleansing Gel (click here if you're interested on my review on it). This particular cleanser is suitable for acne and oily prone skin. The problem is that I don't have oily skin and I only depend on it to control my pimples/acnes/breakouts. It is effective but it leaves some part of my face dry and cracked.

By accident, I stumbled upon this Geoskincare Hydra Gel moisturiser. It is completely lightweight and gel like consistency. After several rubs, it vanishes - leaving the skin smooth and supple (you're not reminded that you have a moisturiser on at all!) It doesn't cause me to breakout at all and it keeps my face plump and smooth.

For the smell, it has a light calming flowery scent that dissipates after several minutes upon application.

This is one of the moisturisers that I have found so far that light weight, natural&organic. I love it.

The only downside to this product is that it is only 50ml which is little if you use it on a regular basis. But personally for me, I use one pump for each application and moisturise only 2-4 days a week. So it will last me for quite some time.

It has a nozzle pump which is good because it's hygenic. Bad because you can't squeeze the life out of it to get as much product as you can.

(Corrected price) The original price of this baby is RM119, I got it at a 30% discount so its RM83. I am sad to say that this product is going to be discontinued at TNS Skin Lab. So I am wondering what am I going to do when my lovely moisturiser runs out. :( The good news is that I will be on a hunt for a newer/better product (yay for more reviews).

Ingredients:

organic botanical infusion, organic aloe barbadensis miller (aloe vera) gel, cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar gum), gluconolactone and sodium benzoate (geogard ultra), matricaria recutita (chamomile) extract, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, calendula officinalis (calendula) oil, tocopheral (vitamin e), camillia sinsensis (green tea) extract, lavendula officinalis (lavender) oil, zanthomonas campestris (xanthan gum), cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil, jasminum officiinale (jasmine) oil.

Product features:

·  a silky aloe vera based gel

·  penetrates quickly

·  naturally hydrates

·  cools and calms

·  use as a moisturiser or serum

·  reduces inflammation

·  compliments mineral makeup

·  can be stored in fridge for extra soothing effect

·  certified organic

To summarise how to look for good moisturisers:

1. Try your best to purchase organic&natural products. I know they are more costly. But you have got to remember that you only have one face, one body for the rest of your life. So you got to take care of it. 
2. Apply moisturiser on needed areas only (dry, cracked etc)
3. Observe if moisturising daily causes you to break out.


Okay that's it for now. See you soon!

"You only have one face, one body. So cherish it and take care of it well. :)" 

XOXO,