On my trip to Malaysia, I brought along a measly travel-sized depotted moisturiser, which I knew would not last me a month back home. So what better opportunity than to score those goodies ’em beauty bloggers were raving about? First stop – Watsons to get Garnier’s Essence Gel Moisturizer.
Thank goodness for the tester jar of the moisturiser, because if I were to actually purchase the essence gel, I would not have liked it. It’s great that the moisturiser worked for many, but I just found the texture too watery. I didn’t think it would keep my already-oily skin hydrated, much less for it to work in the dry conditions of Australia. And so, I did the next best thing. I bought the the Aqua Defense Non-Stop Moisturising Gel Cream instead (which was just next to the essence gel :P).
Description:
Every day, daily stress and pollution can dry out your skin and make it dull. Garnier Aqua Defense Non Stop Moisturizing Gel Cream enriched with pure fruit water, it not only provides long-lasting hydration but also protects skin from external aggressions. Skin is lastingly replenished with moisture, comfortable and soft.
Okay first of all, the name confused me. Is it a gel? Is it a cream? Eh?
The texture is definitely thicker than the gel, but not as rich as a cream. Other than the refreshing apple fragrance, it kinda reminded me of Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturising gel.
How is it as a moisturiser? I’d say it’s light enough for oily skin, and also enough to keep the skin hydrated in the summer. No extra bells and whistles. Wouldn’t recommend it for winter use though. It would definitely be inadequate for that season, especially so for dry skin.
At RM15, I’ve got no complaints. It did not break me out, and kept my skin moisturised. Keeping it in the fridge gave it an extra oomph, especially when using it in this incredibly hot and humid season we’re currently in.
Would I repurchase? Sure, why not? It’s cheap as chips, and is good and light as a summer moisturiser.
Unfortunately, Garnier’s Non-Stop Moisturising Gel Cream is not available in Australia. In fact, the Aqua Defense range isn’t available in Australia either. Shucks.
What I like about it: Lightweight moisturiser, refreshing scent of apples, and CHEAP.
What I do not like about it: Can only be used in summer; not available in Australia
PS: Here’s a bit of irony for you. My cleanser costs (roughly) about $24, toner $48, essence $1xx, eye cream $70, and my moisturiser is RM15. HAHAHAHA.
Taiwan now has launched Aqua Defense range for sensitive skin! i wonder when would that get in… ๐
am glad you like cuz i like this myself very much too!
I love lightweight moisturizer that moisturizes! ๐ This looks like my L’Oreal one ๐ Thanks for the review!
i like this one. using it as my ‘night cream’. yup, cheap as chips….:D
Gah! Another great review for this range and I can’t use it ๐ darn allergies!
Too bad this isn’t available in Australia. I still thought that can be a good one for use in summer..
this gel-cream from garnier works great! especially since I live in Malaysia where it’s hot and humid as well, so works well for me all year round.
btw, pray do a review on SKII soon? really considering taking the plunge!
Im surprise this gel-cream is not available in Australia when Garnier is hugely popular product there. I love the hair serum by the way I cant wait to stock alot on those when I go to Melbourne in April ^_^ I just recently bought a face lotion by Himalaya ..the bottle sort of made me feel a bit dubious but it was good on my skin surprisingly ๐ Ive got combination skin so once Im finished with my lotion I’ll give that Garnier gel-cream a try. How about a review of an exfoliator? Are you using a brand new exfoliator now?
My sister is using the essence in the UK as her mask as it’s not moisturize enough for the weather condition there. I had to send her few jars two months ago to last her until she comes home somewhere in the middle of the year.
The essence can actually be used as a mask at night too, just apply a thick layer on your face, leave it for about 10 minutes and then massage it in or wipe it off with facial cotton. I tried it but not even 5 minutes, there’s only a little left on my skin. Impressive! In fact I also use this as my daily moisturizer.
Even for the gel cream, you can do the same also, you can massage the rest in after that or gently wipe it off with facial cotton.
Too bad no such range available in Australia. I might be moving over next year(cross my fingers) and I might have to find something else by then to replace this range.
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