We present the next generation hydration gels to protect your skin’s bounce and barrier
What better way to quench your skin’s thirst than with the very thing it’s being stripped of? Say hello to H₂O
YOU might know that your skin is up to 80% water, but what happens when this level drops?
Air conditioning, pollution and central heating can all sap moisture from it, leaving it feeling tight, rough and lacklustre.
The answer: hydration, hydration, hydration. And what better way to quench your skin’s thirst than with the very thing it’s being stripped of? Yep, it’s time to say hello to H₂O.
“Skin requires a healthy hydration level and strong barrier – AKA the uppermost layer, or epidermis – in order to keep it glowing,” explains Rebecca Bennett, skincare expert at Johnson & Johnson.
“Water plumps up the skin, smoothing out fine lines and signs of tiredness to give it a bouncy look and feel.”
The best way to achieve this is to layer light, water-based products that will lock in moisture and strengthen your skin’s barrier to prevent environmental damage. Enter a new generation of light-textured gems that will completely overhaul your beauty routine.
Quench It
Boosters – ultra-lightweight gels targeting specific skin concerns – are the new serums, and we’re totally sold on .
It contains filtered water that works with hundreds of little capsules of ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
Together, they guarantee skin stays hydrated for up to 24 hours, even if it’s super-dry and sensitive.
Pat a few drops into your skin pre-moisturiser – you can thank us later!
Rinse Away
If you’ve got combination skin, you’ll know exactly how hard it can be to combat pesky blemishes, enlarged pores and dry patches all at once.
Luckily, , contains white water lily blossom, which oxidizes and purifies water.
The ingredient has been found to fight spots and hydrate by helping your skin retain water molecules, making it perfect for combo types.
The light gel texture emulsifies into a liquidy substance, drawing out impurities and washing them away as you rinse – no scrubbing required, so there’s no need to worry about it irritating your skin. Count us in.
Soak Up
Does your face feel tight post-cleanse? If so, chances are your cleanser is too harsh and it’s stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Instead, opt for a gentle water-based product like .
Its ionized water effectively swipes off make-up and grime, thanks to magnet-like molecules that cling to impurities.
It also contains a powerful plant extract called Pentavitin, proven to increase hydration levels by mimicking the oils your skin produces. That’s a whole lot of technology for less than £7!
Drench it
Post-cleanse and exfoliation, skin is at its most vulnerable – but also its most responsive. That’s where essences, a must-have in trend-setting Korea and Japan, come in.
These liquid formulas restore skin’s balance, making it more receptive to products you apply afterwards.
, is packed with jasmine water to soothe and calm your complexion, while mineral powder and fermented sugar work together to regulate pH levels.
Just soak a cotton pad with the liquid and dab over your face to nourish instantly.
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Get Wet
Skin feeling parched? Give it another kick of hydration with water-based moisturiser .
Like boosters, it contains micro-bubbles brimming with hyaluronic acid to help retain moisture, as well as glycerin to attract water into the skin.
However, its hero ingredient is mineral-rich Réotier water, which is full of calcium to increase cell turnover and regulate sebum levels.