Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel, 100 ml

Best summer moisturizer! Super lightweight and refreshing especially in extreme humidity and heat. Great for sensitive skin. Doesn't leave a film or residue on my face and my skin really absorbs it.

I've always shied away from moisturizers because every single one I try makes me break out in cystic acne and blackheads. During lockdown, I decided I'd try to improve my skin since I wasn't really going out in public. I tried a highly-rated, non-comedogenic moisturizer, and bam-- cystic acne everywhere.Then I had an idea. I sometimes get sunburn on my nose and forehead and apply aloe vera gel to soothe it. It never has broken me out, so I was wondering if aloe vera could be used as a moisturizer. I learned that it wasn't really effective for that purpose, so I thought that maybe I could find one that uses aloe as its primary ingredient.Lo and behold, I found this. I've never heard of this company and there weren't too many reviews, so I was a bit nervous to try it, especially because my skin was in terrible shape. But it wasn't too expensive, so I figured, why not?I've only been using it for a week, so I'll update this if things change, but right now, I'm over the moon! It's definitely not something to use alone if your skin is dry, but it's perfect for my oily-yet-dehydrated skin. My texture is improving, my acne is healing, and I have a nice glow all day. It hasn't clogged my pores one bit. If everything else breaks you out, definitely give this a try!You really need to read the directions, though, to pat it into your face. If you just slather it on like a lotion, it leaves a sticky residue and doesn't really sink in. I haven't tried wearing it under makeup yet, so I hope it's okay in that regard. I noticed that it actually gives a minor pore-blurring effect, so I'm hoping it'll let me skip primer.

I just received this today and thus have not used it on my face yet. However, I wanted to post a review showing the new product packaging. I have compared the product I received with the item as shown on BentonCosmetics.com and the packaging is identical. There have been some reviews of fake products on here, please note that just because the 100mL is printed in a different spot does not mean it is fake.The fake products have a description printed on them that differs from that of the product on Benton's website.If you want to be certain go to BentonCosmetics.com and compare what you received to what they have on the website.My purchase was from Beauty Essentials! and everything seems to be in order. I will update my review when I've had a chance to use this for a little while, but what I can say so far:The product has a bit of an odd smell, but given what it is, I am not surprised. Most of the Korean products I have don't have pleasing smells, but the smell isn't powerful unless you're sniffing a glob of it. Like most products, I think they're focusing more on giving you the purest form of the product rather than filling it with fake artificial scents.I put some of this on my finger tips and rubbed it on my hand, skin felt softer and moisturized so I can't wait to try this on my face. (I have an oily skin type).The consistency is very interesting, I'm not sure what I was expecting as a gel product, but I was expecting something thicker. However, if it works it works, but if you're expecting like a thick, hair-gel like consistency, this is not like that. It's also not the same consistency as other Aloe gels I've used for sunburn as they are also thicker. It's light and a little more "liquidy" than one would expect.I'm giving 4/5 stars because the product is real and based off my initial thoughts. Once I see if it works for my skin, I'll adjust this review.

I use this product after I apply my Hada Labo Gokujyun Lotion Moist. When I use the combination of the two, I feel like the Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel gives me enough hydration! I love using this under makeup, and that was the main reason why I got it (I previously used the Clinique Dramatically Different Gel, but that shit is too expensive so I was looking for more wallet-friendly options). I have fairly dry skin that occasionally turns combination in humid/hotter weather so I feel as though this moisturizer is super versatile. However, when I use this moisturizer on my dryer days without the Hada Labo, it is not moisturizing enough.The point?:For combo to oily skin: This is for you!For dryer skin: This is probably not the most moisturizing for you unless you use a moisturizing toner under it or a moisturizing lotion over it.Overall: I'm happy with my purchase and I've bought this for my brother and my boyfriend. It's a great beginner moisturizer as it's really gentle!

I use it all over, keeps my skin soft and moistures, this is the second time I order it