Gel type moisturiser…help please

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I have such sensitive skin & literally EVERYTHING breaks me out or causes me under the skin bumps.
Can anyone recommend anything that is super super gentle on your skin or a gel type moisturiser?

I’ve tried so many different moisturisers over the years I just don’t know what to try anymore. I’m wondering if a gel type moisturiser would be best as it’s not as thick?

Help please!

Dermalogica calm water gel could be an idea. It’s pricy but you don’t need much at all and it’s specifically aimed at sensitive skin. https://www.dermalogica.com/products/calm-water-gel?selling_plan=2401501336

I’ve been using this for years. Love it for my sensitive skin

https://www.boots.com/neutrogena-hydro-boost-water-gel-moisturiser-10216727?srsltid=AfmBOorp5haXTgQNXSsplDqtocPMDN-xBpDVJ5stF5HAmTHafNixPg4u

Pure aloe Vera gel is cheap and moisturising.

Clinique do a moisture surge . It's in like a small peachy container . Expensive but does last and very much an easy to apply gel.

have you tried weleda?
skin food light is quite pleasant. contains lanolin and some herbs though if you are sensitive to those.

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/face-skin-care/face-serums/aveeno-face-calm-and-restore-oat-gel-moisturiser-50ml/p/840893

https://www.lookfantastic.com/p/neutrogena-hydro-boost-water-gel-moisturiser-with-hyaluronic-acid-50ml/11433774/?

And as pp said, the Clinique one.

Both really lovely on the skin. No idea how they are for sensitive skin though.

I second this.

This was going to be my recommendation too - standard moisture surge though, not the MS Intense, which is richer.

OP, I swear to you. You must get Sebamed Clear Gel. It’s about £7.

Everything on the planet causes my face to break out too. It’s basically anything with even a hint of “creaminess” sets me off. This is so gentle, totally unscented, oil free and literally the only thing I’ve been able to use for years.

Hi use snail gel from Holland and Barratt.

I use boots witch hazel and tea tree. It is cheap and a gel type one. I tried loads of usually more expensive ones and this was the only one that didn’t cause problems

Lancôme hydra zen

https://www.boots.com/lancome-hydra-zen-gel-cream-50ml-10345682?cmmmc=bmm-buk-google-ppccPLAsAsHeroCompareare--pmaxxbeautygggshoppinghccpmedia&gaddsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwRKFYXDkSO-6YjQi2SeXTL0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiNKDns7-iQMVhJxQBh1ELDpaEAQYASABEgI3KfDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Elf does a good one, and it's reasonably priced and cruelty free.

Aveeno does a great gel moisturiser, in it's calm and restore range. It really helped when I developed dermatitis.

Byoma do a moisturising gel cream that is similar to Clinque moisture surge but much cheaper. I've just tried a free sample of it. It's not rich enough for my dry skin but I didn't have any adverse reaction to it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BYOMA-Moisturizing-Gel-Cream-50ml/dp/B0BJ74DJXG

I use the cerave moisturiser. Here goes my routine:
Morning:
Using water to wash your face,
Sebamed clear face gel,
Garnier spf
Evening:
Micellar water
Cerave moisturizer,
Tretinoin (0.1) from skinorac
Sebamed clear facial gel

Something like this might work for you:
https://www.boots.com/clinique-moisture-surge-100h-auto-replenishing-hydrator-75ml-10327421

https://www.boots.com/clinique-dramatically-different-hydrating-jelly-125ml-10250359

https://www.boots.com/clinique-dramatically-different-moisturizing-gel-in-tube-combination-to-oily-skin-types-50ml-10041850

Hope you find something that works for you.

I use Aveeno Calm and restore oat gel moisturiser for day and their night cream which suit my sensitive skin
If my budget allowed, I would go for Clinique moisture surge

The Ordinary has a really nice gel moisturiser.

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/natural-moisturizing-factors-beta-glucan-moisturizer-100612.html

I absolutely love their stuff - nothing else has ever worked as well for me. If you are prone to breakouts, the niacinamide serum is really good. There are currently discounts across the whole range.

Aveeno calm and restore range is excellent.

Thanks so much everyone didn’t expect that many recommendations.

You're welcome