Simply put, it’s our job to find the best beauty products out there for you. From the newest serum to the hottest lipstick color to the dry shampoo that will change your life, we will find it, test it, and let you know what we think. We’re not complaining. It’s a pretty fun gig, and we’ll volunteer to be beauty guinea pigs any day.But one of the cool things to come out of this is finding out what products you’re loving and buying. It helps us figure out what you want to learn more about and what you’re into so we can bring even more personalized recs to you.Because we share a lot of our favorites with you every single day, we recognize it might be hard to keep up. So we’ve decided to put together a handy weekly list of what we love and what you love—consider this a CliffsNotes, one-stop shop of what’s really trending and worth adding to your cart at this very moment.This week, I’m sharing my love for gel-based skincare. Why do I love it so much? The formulas are always so lightweight, refreshing, and they absorb into the skin so well, which means they work quickly. Do you have a product that we missed? We’d love to know. Send us a DM.I consider Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel the GOAT. It’s my absolute favorite gel product because it absorbs super quickly into the skin and leaves it feeling soothed and smoothed.This is a great everyday cleanser that doesn’t dry out the skin at all thanks to its moisturizing and nourishing ceramides and rosewater.I’ve been using this serum lately to combat dry, flaky skin and it works so well. It’s lightweight and just melts into the skin super quickly. If my skin isn’t super dried-out, some days I’ll just wear this serum alone without any other product.If you’re dealing with redness due to parched skin, Peter Thomas Roth’s gel mask will provide some relief. It’s formulated with cucumber extract to soothe and hydrate, papaya extract to soften and smooth, and chamomile extract to calm.Aveeno makes such great products for sensitive skin, like this oat gel moisturizer. It’s formulated to replenish the skin’s moisture barrier and keep it hydrated for up to 24 hours. The prebiotic oat in the formula soothes, while feverfew calms irritated skin.For chapped lips, slather on this non-sticky gel lip mask and let it condition overnight. Ingredients include Japanese peach extract to repair damage, three rose extract to protect from dryness, and Japanese camellia oil to lock in moisture.That delicate area around the eyes needs TLC too. Cetaphil’s gel-cream contains hyaluronic acid to provide instant hydration.I love this face wash because it does such a good job of removing makeup and dirt. It won’t leave your skin stripped dry, either.I’m in love with this serum. First, I love the gel consistency because it always feels super cooling and refreshing when my skin is dry and angry. And second, it works so fast that my skin feels instantly softer and plumped.The jelly-like texture of this moisturizer ensures that your skin is totally rejuvenated. It contains sodium hyaluronate to draw in and lock in moisture plus aloe leaf juice and green tea leaf extract to hydrate and fight free radicals.Sometimes the trick to looking more awake is using a product that brightens and refreshes the eye area. The hyaluronic acid in this formula attracts moistures to smooth fine lines and wrinkles while vitamin B3 increases circulation to eliminate dark circles and puffiness.This oil-free serum works great on pretty much all skin types. It’s designed to replenish nutrients and moisture so the skin feels softer. You can use it alone or with a daily moisturizer.If you want to wake up with brighter skin, try this lightweight mask that gently exfoliates and refines the pores. It contains watermelon extract to deliver essential nutrients and relieve inflammation, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, AHAs to exfoliate, and peony root to brighten.I always say that this gel cleanser is basically a green juice for your face. It has all the good-for-you ingredients that are in a superfood juice after all—kale, spinach, and green tea.Say goodbye to under eyes with these gel eye patches. They’re infused with hyaluronic acid; ceramide NP; collagen; marshmallow root extract; caffeine; and arnica to hydrate, smooth fine lines, de-puff, and diminish dark circles.For maximum hydration, Clinique’s Moisture Surge moisturizer offers up to 100 hours’ worth. It contains both aloe bioferment and hyaluronic acid, which both penetrate deeply into the skin.This one’s a favorite with Who What Wear editors because it cleanse, exfoliates, and protects all in one. The white willow bark in this formula gently exfoliates and unclogs pores to promote cellular turnover and prevent any breakouts.Laneige’s eye gel is designed to brighten the area around the eyes, improve elasticity, and moisturize. It contains micro hyaluronic acid which absorbs quickly and green mineral water to support the skin’s moisture barrier.If you want to boost texture and improve radiance, consider doing an at-home peel. This mini peel is suitable for all skin types, so you don’t have to worry about it causing irritation. It’s formulated with glycolic acid to slough off dead skin cells and unclog pores.A combination of resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, and a vegan collagen alternative, this gel eye cream works to firm, smooth, hydrate, and de-puff the area around the eyes. 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