Hydration Station
A light and refreshing gel-cream with hydrating gold standard Glycerin and skin-protecting superstar Ectoin for dewy, plump & healthy skin.
1.69 fl.oz. (50 ml)
Skin type: normal, combination, oily
Skin concern: can be used regardless of skin concern, especially recommended if your skin is prone to breakouts
Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe
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Hydration Station
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how to use
Apply after serums in the AM and/or PM. Use as much or as little as your skin needs.
Shelf life: 24 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)
ingreds & research
key ingreds:
Glycerin - A natural, water-binding moisturizer that’s also in our skin. It is the gold standard, most proven humectant that goes beyond simple hydration. It keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, and helps to restore the barrier. 5% of Glycerin counts as a medium amount, ideal for combination-oily skin.
Ectoin - An amazing, all-around skin protectant. This well-researched, multi-functional active has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, pollution & light protecting, skin hydrating, barrier repairing as well as anti-aging properties.
Isosorbide Dicaprylate - A modern skin hydrator and barrier builder molecule that works particularly well with Glycerin. It is known to upregulate Aquaporin-3, the important water & glycerin channels in the epidermis.
Xylitylglucoside + Anhydroxylitol + Xylitol – A sugar based humectant trio that works in synergy with glycerin to increase the skin’s water-binding capacity and strengthen the skin barrier.
Bisabolol + Allantoin - Two classic skincare ingredients known for their skin soothing abilities.
full inci list:
Aqua (Water), C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Ectoin, Xylitylglucoside, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glucose, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanolresearch:
Leslie Baumann, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology, 2nd edition, Glycerin - pages 275
Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function, Marie Loden, Howard I. Maibach, chapter 20: Glycerol — Just a Moisturizer? Biological and Biophysical Effects
Buenger, J., and H. Driller. "Ectoin: an effective natural substance to prevent UVA-induced premature photoaging." Skin Pharmacology and Physiology 17.5 (2004): 232-237.
Heinrich, Ulrike, B. Garbe, and H. Tronnier. "In vivo assessment of Ectoin: a randomized, vehicle-controlled clinical trial." Skin pharmacology and physiology 20.4 (2007): 211-218.
Graf, Ruediger, et al. "The multifunctional role of ectoine as a natural cell protectant." Clinics in dermatology 26.4 (2008): 326-333.
Chaudhuri, R. K., and K. Bojanowski. "Improvement of hydration and epidermal barrier function in human skin by a novel compound isosorbide dicaprylate." International journal of cosmetic science 39.5 (2017): 518-526.
Leite e Silva, Vânia Rodrigues, et al. "Hydrating effects of moisturizer active compounds incorporated into hydrogels: in vivo assessment and comparison between devices." Journal of cosmetic dermatology 8.1 (2009): 32-39.
I don’t know where to begin! This is the best moisturizer I have ever used.. it’s hydrating, light, non greasy.. it’s all the good things! I have extremely acne prone skin (and oily) and let me tell you I’ve tried every moisturizer out there since my beloved Bioderma cream was discontinued and I haven’t had clear skin since. I had this texture along my cheeks that could only been seen in certain lighting and its gone after a week of using this.. my skin was dehydrated but now is so smooth and supple. I especially appreciate that this was formulated without niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and squalane.. these are in everything and so many people cannot tolerate them. Please don’t ever change the formula!!! This is how a moisturizer is supposed to be- no frills and straight to the point! Thank you Geek and Gorgeous!
I am a 32y/o female with very acne prone, sensitive skin, and I swear this is the ONLY moisturizer that doesn't make me break out, and I have tried many. It provides just the right amount of hydration without clogging my pores or making me too greasy (I live in a humid climate and have oily skin). I wish it came in a larger tube, but it's so inexpensive that I just buy a few tubes at a time. Please never stop making this G&G, you have a customer for life!
This is a good moisturizer if you're trying to avoid anything that can block pores. It provides great lasting moisture with a subtle dewy shine.
Perfect for a sensitive skin. I use it every day :)
The only hydration that suits me!!