Clearly, I am easily confused hence the reason I bought a moisturiser specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin when I have neither. We all know I have oily combination skin and therefore struggle a lot to find basic skincare staples, like an every day moisturiser, at an affordable price point. I thought all my prayers were answered when I started to hear about the Hydra Genius from L’Oreal (£10) but I didn’t realise, literally until right now when I am writing this post, that there are several different formulas available for several skin types. I let myself down. I let you down. I let the little kids down. All because I didn’t read the bottle, but alas I am going to give you my review anyway because I have been using this as a morning moisturiser for two months now and suddenly after having read the bottle my experience with it finally makes sense.
What It Is: A water-based daily moisturiser, based on Asian skincare, designed to be used both in the morning and evening specifically for people with a dry and sensitive skin type. To apply dispense one pump and use circular motions for the face and do the same with another pump for the neck.
What It Does: Claims to absorb instantly into the skin and provides oodles of moisture and hydration that refreshes, recharges and hydrates the skin over a 72 hour period. It penetrates deeply to provide a healthy radiant glow and contains aloe water which keeps the skin hydrated throughout the day as well as possessing soothing properties for sensitive skin types.
What I Liked: It is very thin, clear and liquid in texture, cooling when applied so perfect for hot weather and does feel incredibly hydrating and moisturising. In addition, although I do have oily/combination skin I do also suffer from dry areas as well, particularly around my mouth and the thin skin beneath my eyes. I do like the initial moisture it gives to my dry areas as my makeup applies smoothly. It is affordable with nice packaging and there’s enough to last you a while (70ml).
What I Didn’t: Not as heavy duty or as impressive as I expected. I enjoy the process of applying it and appreciate the large bottle, generous amount of product and cool pool-coloured packaging I just expected more. It takes a couple of minutes to absorb and throughout the day my face still feels dry in my usual areas i.e. around the mouth and beneath my eyes halfway through the day. Of course, this was formulated for dry and sensitive skin I would most likely get on better with the option for combination oily skin and I intend to purchase that and compare as I find my makeup doesn’t last nearly as long on top of this moisturiser. It can start to separate in my smile lines which rarely happens to me.
Verdict: I won’t be repurchasing this specific one, it is nice enough but after everything I had heard about it I was left underwhelmed. Looking forward to trying the one for my actual skin type. 6/10
Thank you so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed my review and aren’t too appalled by my severe lack of observation when it came to purchasing this product. Share with me your favourite moisturisers in the comments below, I would love to hear your skincare favourites. Take care.
What is your favourite daily moisturiser?