Upon first glance, the new Garnier Moisture Renew Refreshing Gel-Creme for dry skin reminds me a lot of Clinique’s Moisture Surge Thirst Relief, another ultra-hydrating gel moisturizer. Garnier’s version claims to be the “perfect solution for dehydrated skin” and it’s light-weight moisturizer also intensely locks in moisture and soothes dry skin for 24 hours, according to Garnier.
While I absolutely love the texture of it’s formula and the feeling that my skin has after I apply it, I do have mixed feelings about some of the active ingredients in this product. Even though this product does a good job of moisturizing my skin, I really wish it didn’t contain alcohol. Nevertheless, I think this is a good option for those not wanting to invest in a high-priced moisturizer or those that do not have overly-sensitive skin and want a refreshing moisturizer for daytime wear.
Pros:
> Very lightweight gel texture
> Penetrates skin quickly, making skin feel instantly hydrated
> Enriched with anti-oxidant fruit water and Vitamin E
> No sticky or tacky feel
> Long-lasting (drier skin types may need to reapply)
> Although marketed for dry skin, this would be appropriate for all skin types
Cons:
> Alcohol, which is known to dry out the skin, and menthoxypropanediol, a well-known irritant, are listed as ingredients
> Some may find the fragrance overpowering
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| Garnier Moisture Renew Refreshing Gel-Creme $10.99 CDN |
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| Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Biosaccharide Gum 1, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Red 4, Dimethiconol, Menthoxypropanediol, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Apple Fruit Water (Pyrus Malus Water), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance |
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