Everything I Wanted: Sans Moisture?

Ingredient-wise, this looked like everything I wanted: beta glucan, NMFs, urea, etc. Texture-wise, it’s a refreshing gel that feels nice at first with no excess shine. But minutes later, the hydration vanishes. My skin feels dry, almost as if I never applied anything. So when does “lightweight” become too lightweight? :? I tried all the tricks in my arsenal: layering hydrating toners, applying on damp/dry skin (even semi-damp/dry skin) misting thermal water on top. Alas, same result every time: all gel, no moisture. Since I’m beyond the return day window, I’ve been trying to use it up by adding some drops of facial oil or mixing with another moisturizer, however, that defeats the purpose of using this as a stand-alone moisturizer. Is it awful? Not really. If you’re truly oily, this could work, especially in summer or the for those in disbelief of using a moisturizer due to having oily skin. But for most skin types, it’s too bare-bones, and could pill and/or cause breakouts from some of the lipid components. I think The Ordinary could really improve this by reformulating. Right now, it’s basically a water gel with a sprinkle of NMFs, leaving it tacky in both texture and value. By adding more glycerin, ceramides, and NMFs, this could become a proper water gel-cream. Even 5% urea would give it a boost, and the product could then compete with more expensive brands, like SkinFix, Tatcha, or Prequel! Overall, I had high hopes but was let down. Fingers crossed they revisit and relaunch this one with a better formula. *And yes, I’ve tried and know about The Ordinary's other moisturizers...Don’t come at me, ya’ll.

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The BEST gel moisturizer for oily skin!

I am 39 and late to the skincare game but let me explain… I just started noticing signs of aging and congestion. I am very oily, I wear make up almost every day, I live in a very hot and humid climate and I have never found a moisturizer that worked for me in these circumstances, until this. This is the first moisturizer in my 39 years on this planet that I have actually liked the results from. It absorbs nicely into my skin. It makes my skin super soft and I can wear make up over it without getting oily or my make up melting off halfway through the day. It’s gel, which blew my mind because I’ve never come across another gel based moisturizer for oily skin. My skin has become smoother with smaller pores and less redness. I think this can work for all ages!

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