This Moisturizer Is Everything My Skin Wanted

A true skincare junkie never fails to underestimate the value of a reallyyy good moisturizer. That’s me, I am that skincare junkie. It’s my answer to everything – when I’m too lazy for a step-by-step routine, when my skin feels dry or oily, when I have breakouts, when I want to reduce the retinol redness, or when my skin is a bit angered because of a new skincare experiment that went south. All I do is slap a layer of moisturizer during AM and PM, and I am good to go. 

But before I tell you why I’m in love with the Mon Cherry Ultra Light Moisturizing Gel, let me walk you through how my skin is. 

• Type: Oily, combination
• Skin issue: Occasional breakouts
• During summer: Normal, oily T-zone
• During winter: Dry and dull, prone to breakouts

Having dealt with acne for more than 10 years, finding a moisturizer that didn’t give me any reaction was like finding a needle in a haystack. I’ve had to give away high-end and barely used moisturizers to my friends because they used to flare up my acne and made my skin oilier. But luckily, I found my ‘needle’ in this ultra-light moisturizing gel by Quench. 

Why do I love it? 

My oily skin in summer, as well as my dry skin during winter, both seem to love this dreamy feather-light formula. It gives the right amount of hydration, without leaving behind a greasy feeling. It also absorbs quickly, which is perfect for the mornings when I’m in crazy rush to leave for work. Another plus is the mellow fragrance. Oh my! It’s very relaxing and not at all overpowering. 

What stands out about the product? 

It has no nasties like parabens, sulphates, and alcohol in it, and is made with skin-loving natural ingredients. It also contains 2% niacinamide which is a boon for my oily skin, as it calms inflammation and controls sebum production. Being 100% vegetarian, cruelty-free, and toxin-free, it’s truly a dollop of good skin packed in a jar. 

How do I use it? 

• For AM: After cleansing my face, I follow up with a toner, and a nice dip of this hydrating moisturizer. It gets absorbed within a couple swipes, which helps my SPF to glide better. 
• For PM: For days when I’m in a mood to indulge, here’s what I do:

Double cleanse > toner > serum > eye cream > moisturizer > facial oil. 

• For other days, it’s retinol > moisturizer post cleansing
• And for immensely lazy days it’s a thick layer of this moisturizer that does the work.

Why will it be your holy grail? 

This “I will make your skin look dewy in a jiffy” moisturizer will reserve a spot on your shelf for a long, long time. I say this with confidence because no matter what your skin type is, this gel moisturizer will blend in like a dream, and leave your skin so supple, you won’t stop touching it. It’s clean beauty, and made in Korea with love. Has an amazing fragrance, but it also does not linger around, so people who don’t like fragrance in their products, you can rely on this one. 

So the final verdict, it’s totally buck every buck!