The past few weeks here in coastal Connecticut have been brutal! We have had over seven days in a row of sunny, hot, and humid weather, with no relief in sight. When it is so sticky outside the last thing I want to do is pile on the many layers of skincare, not to mention the sunscreen. So, recently I’ve tried some new water and gel creams that hydrate without the heavy feeling of a thick moisturizer. Some brands call them “cloud creams” and some are referred to as “gel lotions” but they all do the same thing: provide light-weight, hydrating moisture that absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel heavy or sticky. During the past few weeks, I have been experimenting with a few new options, one of which came to me in my June Allure Beauty Box. The True Cream Water Bomb by Belif is a new fave (and was the inspiration for this post). Old favorites include the Clinique Moisture Surge, Tatcha’s The Water Cream, and Paula’s Choice Water-Infusing Electrolyte Moisturizer. The remaining options below are ones that were recommended to me (thanks Amy!), or I have come across in other beauty reviews and sites (of course, Gothamista). Do your skin a favor and have it drink in one of these moisturizers this summer. [Reposted from June 2020]
