Product Reviews Rated 3.89 out of 5 stars
36 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Amazing cooling gel moisturizer! After using this product for the last two weeks my skin feels more smooth, hydrated and radiant! This product is a gel consistency with a cooling sensation. After applying, the gel feels a bit sticky at first (its a gel) but it goes away quicky to a lightweight feeling. This moisturizering cooling gel is lightweight after applied which makes it perfect for throughout the day and to use this moisturizer underneath make up application.
I recieved Clarin's Hydra-Essential Cooling Gel for testing purposes from Influenser.
Most Helpful Critical Review I enjoy using it, but why does it contain xylitol? I have been enjoying using this. It feels cool (literally!) going on, absorbs quickly, and doesn't feel greasy or look shiny at all. Then I took a look at the ingredient list. It contains xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used for sweetening food. Why in the world would they put it in this gel? Many people, including myself, can not use (or don't want to use) sugar alcohols. And Xylitol is especially dangerous to have around if you own dogs. It is very toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can kill a dog. I will not buy this product again and it's too bad, because I did like it. But I don't want to be absorbing sugar alcohols through my skin, and I don't want to be risking my dog getting into this stuff. I didn't think to check the label when I bought it. I mean, who thinks a sugar alcohol is going to be in your face cream?
Reviewed by 36 customers This wasn't for me 2
Jenn A from Houston
I wanted to try this because I heard it's better than philosophy hope in a jar water based moisturizer...but it's not. My face still felt dry and stretched out after I would apply it. Maybe because I need something more moisturizing and this was a gel based. Maybe it'll work for others.
Too strongly scented and too heavy for face 1
avidshopper101 from Orlando, Florida
I bought this gel based on the great reviews on the Clarins website. I tried to get a sample with a previous order, but as these are not available yet, I broke down and purchased the gel. I was particularly interested in this product due to its cooling nature.
Initial impressions: I was surprised at how thick the gel was for a product that is intended to be applied to one's face. It has a smooth texture and does give an immediate cooling effect.
After wearing for 10 minutes, I had to wash my face. While the gel initially had a cooling sensation, the heaviness of the gel made my face feel overly warm after wearing for several minutes. This defeated the "cooling" aspect of the gel. The scent was also too strong to keep on my face. I get scent-triggered migraines if I am around strong perfumes. This scent was not as heavy as a strong perfume, but it was enough to give me a headache.
Clarins is one of the few companies that does not allow returns once a skincare product has been opened, so I recommend passing on this product until you can get a sample size to test it for yourself.
The Secret Sauce! 5
Treasure from New York
My skin is simply glowing since I have been using this product-just love it!
worked great for my sensitive oily skin 5
Dariya from Brooklyn, NY
My oily, sensitive (and quite reactive) skin LOVES this moisturizer. I used it successfully during the hot&humid months of this summer, and definitely consider it great summer moisturizer for my skin. I like the texture and the scent of this product, love how replenished and smooth my skin feels.
Excellent product 5
Gurpreet from Yuba city California
I always like clarins products. These are very familiar to our skin.
moisturizing 4
Xiao wu from Philadelphia PA
I use it very well, it moisturizes very well, it's very refreshing.
Returned 2
Kari from Greencastle, pa
I used am & pm didn't work well
Would not recommend 1
Kelly from Chicago IL
This product was recommended to me when I went in to pick up my normal moisturizer. Ugh i hate it, the only change inn my routine, it broke me out so bad and is not hydrating enough for me.
Holy grail moisturizer 5
Nikkicola26 from undisclosed
I have oily skin which breaks out. I have tried every moisturizer on the market to help subside the oily nature of my skin. I was very impressed with the my clarins line. When I went to Paris this past summer, the SA gave me a sample of this to try. I didn't use it right away but when I did, I immediately went out to get the full size. My skin is actually clear. I feel more confident and beautiful and this is the best my skin has ever looked. I wash my face with the tamarind cleanser, tone, and use this moisturizer twice a day. My skin is substantially less oily and my makeup looks flawless. I even use less makeup because of this moisturizer. Don't discontinue this product ever! Thank you for making me and my skin look beautiful! Bisous!
I love this product 5
Keysha from Mesa Arizona
I just love this moisturizer cooling gel for my skin this my second one I use An will continue to use because my skin is soo sensitive to different stuff but to this it's help my pores plus making my skin look healthy again great product❤️
Does not moisturize 1
Applejack from Illinois
I have dry skin and somewhat sensitive and bought this gel based on website recommendation. I used brightening repair for over 8 years but they no longer carry that product. So tried this. It was not good for my skin and gave me a rash and blotchy facial skin for a several days. Stopped using it and tried a different product with Clarins that works good enough. Still miss the brightening repair cream.
Good for Indian summer 4
Sid5150 from Calcutta India
If you wear a lot of layers on your skin this is the moisturizer ... I wear a serum then this then a sun screen in Indian summer and I have sensitive skin but it doesn't give me an acne epidemic but if you want a moisturizer for European winters then this won't work it's not that hydrating.
Contains Xylitol which is deadly to dogs 1
Texasartist from Dallas, TX
As for the gel I really enjoyed using it. Then one day I took a look at the ingredient list and found it contains Xylitol. I have 3 dogs, and some times they will lick my face (I don't encourage them licking my face...but sometimes they catch me by surprise). Xylitol is extremely deadly to dogs, even in very small amounts. I will not buy this product again until they remove the Xylitol.
good product 5
SkyClub from Scottsdale, AZ
I got help from Clarins specialist. Simply the best moisturizer I ever had. Easy to use, pleasant smell.
Amazing cooling gel moisturizer! 5
Candice D from Sarnia, ON, CA
After using this product for the last two weeks my skin feels more smooth, hydrated and radiant! This product is a gel consistency with a cooling sensation. After applying, the gel feels a bit sticky at first (its a gel) but it goes away quicky to a lightweight feeling. This moisturizering cooling gel is lightweight after applied which makes it perfect for throughout the day and to use this moisturizer underneath make up application.
I recieved Clarin's Hydra-Essential Cooling Gel for testing purposes from Influenser.
Nice gel 4
Kristal1998 from Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
I have a dry skin and it help a little. it absorbs perfectly into my skin. I use it before makeup and my face feels soft and is ready for my make up routine but overall it a little bit pricey but it's a good product!
Not for me 1
Kris from Atlanta, ga
This moisturizer made my face very dry. It has a cooling effect that feels very nice but the look that it gave my face is terrible.
No 3
Romi from Oakbrook
Every time I buy a product recommended by the girls working at Ulta I pay a lot of money and get disappointed. This gel is not for oily skin, it does not keep your skin matt. I fell like they are not even hearing what your concerns are, they just know they have to sell and they are giving stuff that it's not for your skin type and end up returning them.
No 3
Sam from Philly
Weird texture and smell.
Very good for oily skin 5
Margot12 from undisclosed
My skin is combination , but in the areas where it's oliy, it is REALLY oily. This moisturizer is the best I've ever tried so far. Definitely plan to continue using it !
Fresh, Perfectly Balanced, Hydrated skin 5
Cruzj306 from NJ
This product is my favorite Clarins product for my oily redness prone skin. It doesn't irritate it and actually soothes it without being too heavy. Dries to a nice matte finish. Smells great too. Hope Clarins keeps it around!
Great product 5
Grangel from Joliet IL
I bought these products two months ago and I am so happy.
I would buy this product again. 5
Ann from Miami
Great product
I enjoy using it, but why does it contain xylitol? 2
Young Grandma from Dallas, TX
I have been enjoying using this. It feels cool (literally!) going on, absorbs quickly, and doesn't feel greasy or look shiny at all. Then I took a look at the ingredient list. It contains xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used for sweetening food. Why in the world would they put it in this gel? Many people, including myself, can not use (or don't want to use) sugar alcohols. And Xylitol is especially dangerous to have around if you own dogs. It is very toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can kill a dog. I will not buy this product again and it's too bad, because I did like it. But I don't want to be absorbing sugar alcohols through my skin, and I don't want to be risking my dog getting into this stuff. I didn't think to check the label when I bought it. I mean, who thinks a sugar alcohol is going to be in your face cream?
Love this. 5
Leti from Peoria
I use this under my makeup and it makes my makeup last all day.
