Product Reviews Rated 3.87 out of 5 stars
101 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review I Will Never Stop Buying This Product I have struggled with pretty bad acne recently in the past few years from about age 14 to 19. It has gotten its worst in the past year and cause me to have a lot of scarring and redness. They gave me a sample of this at Ulta one day and also a pink moisturizer from Clinic which broke me out. This has completely changed my skin for the better. I noticed with the first use my acne had started decreasing. My acne is completely gone now, I only get it if I have a very bad diet, and it has helped me tremendously with my redness and scarring. If you have sensitive skin, acne, scarring, redness I 110% recommend this. I can't use cream products as they will break me out but this is amazing if you are looking for a gel moisturizer that will actually moisturize and it has many other benefits like I said. The green in it helps to cancel out redness and the aloe Vera plant has antibacterial properties I've learned after researching aloe Vera and I have 2 aloe plants now that I use the leaves for sunburn and irritation. So this stuff is absolutely amazing and I am so happy that this exists. Another thing that I've started using is the glow tonic from pixi, which Ulta does not sell, but it is a toner it has completely removed my blackheads and I could not be happier with my skin right now, and I thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel but thank you Ulta for giving me this sample I bought my first jar of it and I will be buying many more! ❤️
Most Helpful Critical Review The reviews are right; sticky not moisturizing I am all about water based moisturizers. I have highly porous and oily skin, and experience all 4 seasons. I first fell in love with the Belif aqua bomb moisturizer, love the smell and consistency. Of course I am open to new things and heard a lot of hype about this product. So I was willing to try, I don't care much for "vegan" ( I love honey) but I do like natural and plant based things, especially for hair and skincare. Sadly it doesn't like up to the expectation. First thing I noticed was how sticky it was. Then I noticed how it sits on my face and doesn't absorb... even in the next morning. It's like a mask, it's really weird. I'm just going to stick back to my belif moisturizer, it's the same exact price, the smell is great and it's absorbs into the skin. I'm sorry to give this a bad review, but for this price it's not worth it.
Reviewed by 101 customers Love for breakout prone oily skin 5
Lauren B. from Illinois
This moisturizer has been so good this summer for my oily breakout prone skin. It really hydrates without being heavy or clogging my pores. Mine has a really weird almost chemical smell to it which I don't love but it isn't very strong and I can't smell it once it's on my face. I do agree with other reviews that it can feel sticky but I've found that it only feels sticky when I've applied too much. A little goes a very long way. I also only wear this at night so I don't mind if it's a little sticky.
Will not buy full size 3
Dakota from Goffstown
I got this product as a sample, and I will not be buying the full. I don't like the smell of the moisturizer, or how it makes my face feel. After applying, it makes my face feel as if grease is just sitting there. My face is not any smoother from trying this product.
No I would not buy again. 2
Dorothy from Arizona
This product is very sticky on my face. A little goes a long way and no need to apply liberally as directions state.The smell is okay, not wonderful. I won't buy again.
Game Changing gel moisturizer 5
Becca from Santa Rosa Ca
I really enjoy this moisturizer! Its light weight and calming and soaks into the skin nicely. No residue feeling and does'nt cause and breakouts.
Perfect for the summer 5
Sarah from Texas
I have dry, combo/oily skin. Yes this is tacky if you use too much! A little goes a long way. I wear this at night. My skin has been sensitive inflamed lately and this calmed it down! I was shocked. This is perfect for a light gel moisturizer that doesn't clog your skin or make you oily. I wouldn't recommend this in the winter because I don't think it would be the kind of moisture you need but perfect for summer!
Love the smell and feel 4
Hanna banana from KS
My sister-in law actually talked me into buying this. She said If I didn't like it she'd buy it from me that's how in love with this she is. I usually just use cerave's face lotion. This being a more expensive lotion I decided to put it on at night and still use my cerave lotion for during the day. I'm always so excited at night to go put it on, it not only smells good but feels great on my skin. It also kind of reminds me of clinics moisture surge, it smells like it and makes my skin feel just as good. The only two down falls I'd say are it's a little pricey and that I have no idea where to store the spatula so it doesn't get dirty.
Holy grail! 5
Kbizzz from CA
I have oily acne prone skin and this stuff is amazing!! It feels so good on my skin! It doesn't feel sticky at all! It absorbs quickly and my skin feels so smooth and ready for my foundation. I don't feel the need for a primer when I use this. This is a great GEL moisturizer! I highly recommend to everyone except very dry.
I like it, but don't love it 4
Kperry from Charleston, SC
Purchased this because Ulta no longer carries the Tsubaki Swirl moisturizer by Boscia. The Tsubaki Swirl is my absolute favorite moisturizer, so I'll just have to purchase it directly from Boscia. This is a nice lightweight moisturizer, but it doesn't seem to work as well for me.
Pointless waste of $$ 1
PurpleMartin from NC
I like the concept and the ingredients, but the execution. In small amounts it's ok, but not moisturizing enough (I have combo skin), and anything more causes it to pill. It's very sticky like everyone says, which I wouldn't mind if it actually moisturized, but it doesn't. If I could still return it, I absolutely would. I'm never purchasing this again.
Pass On This One 2
Nekona from Santa Maria
I picked this up hoping for a cheaper alternative to another product to see if it worked out. Using it left my face feeling really, really sticky. I cleaned with it on and found dust and my pets' hair sticking to my face when I looked in the mirror! Not an issue I have ever had before. It also sort of burned putting it on my face. Bottom line: this is sticky, doesn't absorb well, and feels thick on the skin.
Not for sensitive dry skin 1
Mar from Ca
It is sticky and not suitable for dry skin. After putting it on it doesn't hydrate at all instead it stays on top of skin and becomes patchy and looks even more dry Definitely would recommend the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. It is the best moisturizer for a great price and amazing for the skin. This one was a complete no, unless maybe you have oily skin it could work.
Burns my Face 1
Makeup Noob from LA
It doesn't moisturize and it just burned my face. This moisturizer is so sticky 🤮
I would buy this product forever! 4
Ashley from Fort Wayne, IN
This product is sticky but it absorbs well. I use this both day and night. I usually only use a light cover of foundation and at first I thought it took awhile for the stickiness to go away, but I started to mix it with my foundation and got a perfect light coverage! So I was able to get moisture and a tint of foundation. I find that as a win win!!
Burns 1
Makeup Noob from Los Angeles
I don't have sensitive skin and it started burning my face 🤮
i'm in love 5
cali from .
i have greasy skin and acne. and this moisturizer, yes, is a bit sticky at first. but since i use it before i go to bed, it works perfectly in the morning. my face is soft and not as greasy as before with this. and i love it.
Uh sure 3
MN from Spokane, WA
It best to use this product at night. Not good for in the morning when you want to put makeup on right over it
Amazing 5
Frances from New York, New York
I have multiple issues with my skin including skin disease, however, this moisturizer has been keeping my skin super hydrated and healthy. It has also helped reduce some of my problems. It smells nice and has a bit of tackiness, but once my skin absorbs it I don't feel it anymore (I'm ok with a little tackiness). Best part for me it's long lasting. I am currently using it as a night cream. I can still feel my face hydrated.
Sticky 2
BAP from MN
Does not absorb into skin. Maybe a shaving gel?
Really great moisturizer 5
Jordy from Phoenix
This moisturizer is so wonderful for my dry skin! It feels sticky at first, but absorbs after a few minutes.
Really loving it so far!
The reviews are right; sticky not moisturizing 2
Ana from The Bronx
I am all about water based moisturizers. I have highly porous and oily skin, and experience all 4 seasons. I first fell in love with the Belif aqua bomb moisturizer, love the smell and consistency. Of course I am open to new things and heard a lot of hype about this product. So I was willing to try, I don't care much for "vegan" ( I love honey) but I do like natural and plant based things, especially for hair and skincare. Sadly it doesn't like up to the expectation. First thing I noticed was how sticky it was. Then I noticed how it sits on my face and doesn't absorb... even in the next morning. It's like a mask, it's really weird. I'm just going to stick back to my belif moisturizer, it's the same exact price, the smell is great and it's absorbs into the skin. I'm sorry to give this a bad review, but for this price it's not worth it.
Very Sticky and Not Moisturizing 1
Sam from Fort Lauderdale
This did not moisturize my skin at all, it just sits on top of your skin and does not soak in. The directions say to apply liberally but that will leave your skin extremely sticky. Even if you only apply a small amount it takes a very long time to dry and leaves a sticky film on your skin. I love other Boscia products but this one was a major fail. :(
Sticky and leaves a film 2
Lindsey from North Alabama
I used this as a night moisturizer on my face, neck, chest. It is sticky on my skin after application and leaves a gross film on my skin when I wake up. It's not as sticky as straight up aloe but it is definitely reminiscent of aloe. Smells like it for sure.
It's fine, don't try wearing foundation over this. 2
Lo from Michigan
It's just.... okay. I like this moisturizer for daily use if I'm NOT planning on using any foundation or concealer. As others have said this product sort of sits on your face. It gives my skins a nice glow but as soon as I attempt to put anything on top of it, it starts peeling off.
overall disappointing 3
serena from San Diego, CA
I really wanted to love this product. I have combo sensitive skin and thought this product would help hydrate without clogging my pores. it DID NOT. it was not hydrating and also pilled up over serums and under makeup. made my skin look so weird!!
Not impressed. Disappointed. 2
Sahagun19 from Palos Hills, IL
I love different products from boscia so I decided to give this a go. I didn't like it at all tho. If it wasn't for the packaging and the brand I wouldn't give it any stars. It doesn't soak into your skin like a hydration moisturizer should. It literally just sits there and I feel it is semi-sticky but my biggest problem with it is the fact that it almost feels a little flaky if you touch your face after it becomes dry. Like as I rolled my hands down my face I felt like little particles rolling off almost like skin peel off. Neutogena's hydroboost water gel is 100x better. Don't mean to bash Boscia, but the hydroboost is one of my favorites and it's only $24.
