I purchased this moisturizer and found that it is very "watery," rather than having some thickness like a normal moisturizer. Did I get a lemon?
1128302
I have purchased several and each one have been foamy, but yet I could tell that it was just a little watery. Make sure you shake it up each time before usage to see if it takes out some of the water.
1128303
Try shaking it up it might have separated but that would mean its old I don't recall mine being watery so I would return it if its old the sunscreen will be no good anyways.
2092662
No ma'am. I didn't get any with mine, either. You are supposed to use it on a clean, dry face and then use your own moisturizer afterwards.
723871
I apply it before moisturizing. I tried to use it as a moisturizer, and it made my skin dry.
1343290
I would suggest that you return it. This product does absolutely nothing. I thought I would save some money and try it, since my regular Vitamin C serum is pretty spendy. Now my face is full of dark spots that I never had before when I used Skinceuticals!!!
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I have added it to my moisturizer. It seems like the moisturizer penetrates my skin a little more, and at the very least, gives my face a more dewy, vibrant look. It also makes my moisturizer a bit lighter and texture, which I like, because I'm able to spread it on my face easier, giving it a more silky feel. I also use this rose water with the Elma & Sana moisturizing clay-I can't say that I really discern a difference between using the rose water and just regular water, but when I wash the clay off, my face is much tighter, pores *appear* smaller, and I look like I just got a professional facial. I have added it to my moisturizer. It seems like the moisturizer penetrates my skin a little more, and at the very least, gives my face a more dewy, vibrant look. It also makes my moisturizer a bit lighter and texture, which I like, because I'm able to spread it on my face easier, giving it a more silky feel. I also use this rose water with the Elma & Sana moisturizing clay-I can't say that I really discern a difference between using the rose water and just regular water, but when I wash the clay off, my face is much tighter, pores *appear* smaller, and I look like I just got a professional... » Read More I have added it to my moisturizer. It seems like the moisturizer penetrates my skin a little more, and at the very least, gives my face a more dewy, vibrant look. It also makes my moisturizer a bit lighter and texture, which I like, because I'm able to spread it on my face easier, giving it a more silky feel. I also use this rose water with the Elma & Sana moisturizing clay-I can't say that I really discern a difference between using the rose water and just regular water, but when I wash the clay off, my face is much tighter, pores *appear* smaller, and I look like I just got a professional facial. « Show Less
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I don't use other products so sorry I really can't help you. The moisturizer is very thick but excellent for a night time application; which is when I use it.
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Yes. My problem exactly. This lotion used to be great but they changed the formula a couple years ago and now I can't use it at all- causes terrible breakouts and a burning, red rash. You may be reacting to one of the chemical sunscreens in it (at least that's what my problem is) eg avobenzone or oxybenzone. Either way I'd advise returning it since it will only get worse if you continue using it.
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I think you should! I did and worked well, but maybe your skin type is more sensitive or dry. I recommend you try using it every day and see how it goes...
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It is not like water but a little thicker. It is not a cream. Where did you order the product from? I purchased one from the former buy.com and it was counterfeit. Check the sku number. The one that is like cream is counterfeit. I absolutely love this product but be careful of the inexpensive ones. If the price is cheap, it's not the real stuff. When I checked the sku with my iPhone, it came up as a conditioner! The actual product is clear.
1669903
It is a light moisturizer. If you have extremely dry skin, like me, then you will probably find that it is not quite adequate.
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I really don't know. That was not why I started using it. I will say, however, it is absolutely the best moisturizer I've ever used. Amazing stuff.
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Thanks Reyes, this is very helpful. Thanks to you, I will be sure to give it plenty of time to dry. It sounds like might not give me exactly the visual effect I was hoping for, but I will end liking it for the way it makes my face feel (which is what it is really suppose do to.) I will try it out this weekend. Thanks again.
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Michael I thought the Same thing. I'm an active user of indoor tanning and after a month with this lotion I felt my results were very poor. Everyone has raved about how well this lotion works so I was disappointed when it didn't work, leaving me to believe maybe I had received an "imposter" lotion. Also I had the lotion for 18 months before using it so perhaps it has expired. I did buy another bottle in hopes it proves me wrong.
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Oh wow! No I haven't had any issues and I have sensitive skin. I would contact Gain customer service and tell them about it. Maybe they'll give you a refund or something.
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Hello Beth,Thanks for contacting me. The cream in the tube is indeed pretty light, but not white though. Perhaps you did get a bad tube. Can you try some on your hand to see if that changes anything?I love this skin toner and it makes me look younger.Good luck
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Actually I didn't use this moisturizer it because it was too thick. I got Hylunia Beyond Complex C, which is toxin free and has Hyaluronic Acid. Amazing!!!!
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Yes. It is a water-based moisturizer. The lotion itself isn't watery thought. It's a nice thick lotion. The smell is wonderful!