Dermalogica Calm Water Gel

I have the kind of skin that reacts to literally everything but this water gel is like a giant sigh of relief for my face. It is so lightweight that it feels like nothing is there but the stinging and redness go away almost the second I smooth it on.

The texture is really cool because it starts as a weightless gel and then sort of melts into a liquid as soon as it touches your skin. My face just drinks it up and it doesn't leave that sticky or tacky feeling that some other gels do.

Honestly I bought this because I was peeling from my retinol and this was the only thing that didn't make my skin scream. It is super hydrating but in a very gentle and watery way that doesn't feel like a heavy mask.

I love that it has dual hyaluronic acid in it because you can really feel the moisture locking in. My skin stays plump and bouncy all day instead of getting that mid-afternoon dry and tight feeling.

The smell is very faint and clean which I appreciate because artificial fragrances usually give me a headache. It just smells like the ingredients, very fresh and clinical in a good way.

A little bit goes a long way so do not let the smaller tube fool you. You only need a pea-sized amount to cover your whole face and it spreads so easily that the bottle lasts for months.

I noticed that the apple fruit extract in here really helps with my dry patches. I used to get flaky skin around my mouth and nose every winter but this gel has completely smoothed those out.

If you have oily skin that is also sensitive this is going to be your holy grail. It gives you all the hydration you need without adding any extra grease or clogging your pores at all.

I use this right after my cleanser and it just resets my skin. It takes away that stripped feeling and makes my face feel soft and ready for the rest of my products.

The tube is great for travel because it is plastic and doesn't break and the cap stays on really tight. I never have to worry about it leaking all over my makeup bag when I am on a plane.

I catch my husband using it after he gets a little bit too much sun while mowing the lawn. He says it is the only thing that cools down his face without making him look shiny.

It is definitely a bit of a splurge for a moisturizer but the quality of the ingredients is so high. My skin hasn't had a major flare-up since I started using this consistently.

I noticed that my foundation looks way better over this than a thick cream. It creates such a smooth and hydrated base that my makeup doesn't settle into my pores as much.

I love that it is vegan and cruelty-free because I try to be mindful of what I am putting on my body. It feels like a very clean and safe product for my reactive skin.

It really helps with the redness on my cheeks. I used to have to wear a lot of color-correcting primer but now my natural skin tone looks much more even and calm.

The cactus pear extract in here is amazing for soothing. You can actually feel the cooling sensation as you rub it in which is so nice when your skin feels hot or irritated.

I take this to the gym with me because it is the perfect post-shower moisturizer. It doesn't make me sweat more like some heavy lotions do, it just sinks in and lets my skin breathe.

I was skeptical about a gel being hydrating enough for my dry skin but this really surprised me. It packs a lot of moisture into a very thin and elegant formula.

I noticed that I don't get those tiny little heat bumps on my forehead anymore. I think this gel keeps my skin cool and hydrated enough that it doesn't get as congested.

It is a solid 5 star product for me. It is the only thing I have found that handles my sensitivity and my dehydration at the same time without any drama.

This is one of those products that you know is working from the very first use.

It is just a classic for anyone with angry skin. If you want something that is going to be incredibly gentle but still give you a lot of hydration this is the tube to get.