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The exceptionally hot and humid weather of late may have put you off your usual creams. But that’s exactly where lightweight, non-sticky gel moisturisers come into play.

If you’re looking for a featherlight hydrator that absorbs quickly, keeps shine levels in check and cools skin down, here are four to consider introducing to your skincare routine. Plus, they all work exceptionally well with oily-to-combination skin.

01 – Aesop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel, SGD165 for 60 ml
Not only does this lightly hydrating cream replenish and soften skin, but it is also infused with a potent blend of vitamins B and C to balance. Great for use in warm and humid environments, this leaves skin feeling cool with a matte finish. Not to mention it has a fresh herbaceous floral aroma to boot. AESOP

02 – Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream, SGD59 for 50 ml
You know just from its name that this lightweight formula will quench skin’s thirst without the grease. The fast-absorbing gel provide up to 24 hours of shine-free hydration with a refreshing cooling effect. It also promises to keep your complexion feeling fresh and balanced throughout the day. KIEHL’S

03 – La Mer The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream, from SGD175 for 15 ml
This gel version of the iconic Crème de La Mer is surprisingly lightweight for how moisturising it is. The cool gel sinks instantly into skin, flooding it with the line’s signature cell-renewing miracle broth, as well as antioxidant lime tea for healthy and energised skin. It’s also a quick fix for quenching red, post-workout skin. LA MER

04 – Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream, SGD62 for 50 ml
Brimming with blue hyaluronic acid and encapsulated cream beads, this K-beauty staple lowers skin’s temperature upon contact. It also hydrates for up to 48 hours and soothes irritation, without any shine or stickiness. LANEIGE

For more information, do visit the brands’ respective sites

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