lola's secret beauty blog: cream gel moisturizer

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Dr. BRID C Basic Hydro Relief Cream Review

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Dr. BRID C Basic Hydro Relief Cream is a lightweight and very fast absorbing cream that feels like a gel cream, and that melts into the skin and neither leaves behind a greasy, nor a sticky residue. It is refreshing and feels immediately hydrating and nourishing, and it leaves my skin soft, smooth and supple. It has no detectable aroma, and it offers sustained hydration throughout the entire day. It feels wonderful during the warm weather, and I have reached for this wonderful cream every day since opening this tube. During the warmer months my normal/combination skin requires a lighter face cream, and this is just perfect.

According to Dr. BRID C,

A refreshing hydration cream for everyday moisture care. Lightweight yet nourishing, it helps keep skin soft and comfortably hydrated.

Features and Claims:

Powered by our patented peptide that helps deliver peptides into the skin to support the skin's natural barrier — shown to increase C-Peptide (a key indicator of collagen synthesis) levels by 175.3%.

Formulated with a Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Saccharide Isomerate. Helps improve skin moisture levels immediately after use, assisting in delivering an instant cooling sensation for dehydrated, sensitized skin.

Infused with Lavandula Hybrida Extract to help soothe skin discomfort. These actives work together to support the skin’s natural recovery process, assisting in calming the appearance of redness.

A synergy of Microbiome Ferments and Ceramide NP helps balance the skin’s ecosystem, assisting in strengthening the moisture barrier and helping reduce moisture loss.

Free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, and silicones. Dermatologically tested for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Directions: Apply as the final step of skincare. Smooth evenly over face and neck.

Ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Madecassoside, Glutathione, Zinc Oxide, Lavandula Hybrida Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Lecithin, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP.

Overall Assessment: What a refreshing, hydrating cream! There is no question that I will finish up this tube over the summer!

$21.99 for 0.67 oz. from Dr. BRID C and their Amazon Store (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

b.glen QuSome Moisture Gel Cream Review

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I am thoroughly enjoying the b.glen skincare products that I have been using, and I am very excited to introduce you to the b.glen QuSome Moisture Gel Cream. This cream, which pairs perfectly with b.glen Damask Rose Oil & Serum (Reviewed HERE), is formulated for people who are seeking balanced and lightly hydrated skin.

The cream-gel texture, of b.glen QuSome Moisture Gel Cream, melts into the skin immediately, and it sinks in completely– leaving behind no greasy residue, whatsoever. The oil-free hydration, which is especially effective for acne-prone and oilier skin types, will not send the skin into oil-production overdrive. While I neither have oily, nor acneic skin, I love using light gel-cream moisturizers for my normal-combination skin during the warmer months of the year. This moisturizer offers my skin serious hydration and leaves it very soft, smooth, supple and luminous. I also love to add a few drops of the b.glen Damask Rose Oil & Serum for added luminosity and nourishment.

According to b.glen,

Luxuriously soft & lightweight + rich in amino acid complexes, QuSome Moisture Gel Cream infuses the skin with oil-free hydration. High-Performance moisturizing gel that supports a trouble-free skin environment.

Although it is light and comfortable to use, QuSome Moisture Gel Cream is rich with decadent hydration. For "skin flora", which is one of the indigenous bacterium on the skin, QuSome Moisture Gel Cream supports the creation of stable skin without worrying about flora imbalances. In addition, by using it as a finish for skin care, it traps the skin-beautifying ingredients of lotions and serums and keeps the effect for a long time.

No matter how oily your skin may be, it still requires moisture in order to not overproduce oils. For acne prone or oily skin, we crafted QuSome Moisture Gel Cream to perfect skins’ moisture balance for ideal hydration and PH. Our aim is to restore the softness of the skin and achieve skin that remains soft and luminous all-year round.

Features:

QuSome® Hydration Complex penetrates deeply into the skin's layers.
Five superior ingredients, Ceramera HG, Azeclair™, Niacinamide, Allatoin, and Royal Biosite targets the source of the skin's innate power to create its own moisture & maintain it.

Directions:

Select Ingredients and their Attributes:

Ingredients: Water, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Peg-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate, Peg-23 Glyceryl Distearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Glycolipids, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Lactobacillus/Royal Jelly Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Allantoin, Ceramide Np, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhamnose, Glucuronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Arginine, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Peg-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Silver Oxide, Potassium Hydroxide.