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We're in the thick of the summer heat, and our skin knows it. Our pores are screaming to breathe. Our sweat is making us break out. In other words, it's not fun. It's about time we do a full skincare routine change-up and replace our cream moisturizers with a lightweight gel moisturizer that won't clog our pores.
Finding the perfect balance of deep hydration, breathable texture, and soothing ingredients is almost impossible—especially for people who have acne-prone, sensitive, oily skin, and even dry skin if you layer other hydrating products underneath.
Lucky for you, we did the first step of this journey for you. We scoured online shelves to find you the gel moisturizers that people swear by for the summer. From true gel textures to satin-y cream gels, there's something here for everyone.
- Best Top-Rated Affordable Gel Moisturizer: Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer
- Best Post-Sun Cooling Gel Moisturizer: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream
- Best Acne-Safe Gel Moisturizer for Oily/Combo Skin: SOFIE PAVITT FACE Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer & Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Gel Moisturizer
- Best Gel Moisturizer Developed by a Dermatologist: Remedy Skin Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
What Are The Best Gel Moisturizers for Summer That Won't Clog Pores?
Bubble Level Up Balancing Moisturizer
This fan-favorite gel moisturizer is formulated with zinc PCA, niacinamide, yarrow extract, and the brand's signature bluelight protection to help improve texture, give radiance, restore moisture, and protect your skin against blue-light damage.
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
This breathable gel cream promises to hydrate, plump, and support your skin barrier without clogging your pores with its formula of vegan collagen amino acid blend, peptides, glycerin, urea, and hyaluronic acid.
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Moisturizer
Infused with Haenam red bean extract and triple peptide complex, this Korean gel moisturizer is made specifically for oily and combination skin types. It promises to hydrate your skin without any greasy film or heaviness.
SOFIE PAVITT FACE Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer
Known as NYC's acne whisperer, Sofie Pavitt's skincare brand offers an acne-safe, oil-free gel moisturizer that everyone swears by. It's formulated with beta-glucan, allantoin, zinc, and copper to soothe, hydrate, plump, and absorb excess oil.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream
This K-Beauty gel cream is powered by centella asiatica extract, mineral salts, aloe, niacinamide, and more to give your skin a refreshing, cooling sensation and long-lasting hydration.
Remedy Skin Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
Developed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Shah, this gel cream promises to deliver deep hydration while balancing oil production and strengthening the skin barrier with its formula of glycerin, squalane, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, and panthenol.
Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Gel Moisturizer
While Neutrogena has plenty of gel moisturizers, this gel moisturizer is a new favorite among shoppers. It's infused with Salicylic Acid and N-Acetyl Glucosamine to treat acne, fade post-acne marks, and hydrate without clogging pores.
Dr. Idriss Major Fade Active Seal Dark Spot Vitamin C and Peptide Gel Moisturizer
Want a gel moisturizer with actives? This one by Dr. Idriss is formulated with Vitamin C, 4-Butylresorcinol, and ceramides to brighten, fade dark marks, and support your skin's moisture barrier.
How We Choose
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