{"product_id":"the-balance-oil-free-hydrating-gel","title":"The Balance : Oil-Free Hydrating Gel","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Balance : Oil-Free Hydrating Gel\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil-Free Hydrating Gel · 50 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear, oil-free gel that delivers serious hydration to oily and combination skin without adding any lipid layer or congesting the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc PCA supports sebum balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs in seconds, completely matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrates without weight or occlusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan · Cruelty-free · Made to order in EU \u0026amp; US · Full INCI listed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear, oil-free gel moisturiser that delivers serious hydration without adding any lipid layer to the skin's surface. Built on an organic aloe juice base with Zinc PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, and Watercress Extract, it is formulated for skin that needs moisture without weight : combination, oily, and blemish-prone types that conventional moisturisers frequently leave feeling congested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake made by oily and blemish-prone skin types is under-moisturising: the belief that applying less product will reduce oiliness. What actually happens is the opposite. A skin that is dehydrated at the surface level increases sebum production to compensate, creating the congested, unbalanced condition it was attempting to avoid. This formula provides meaningful hydration through humectants and gel-forming polysaccharides rather than oils, addressing the dehydration without triggering sebum response. Zinc PCA, included at a functional level, supports the regulation of sebaceous activity and contributes an additional clarifying action at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary base is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, organically sourced, which takes the place of a water phase and immediately gives the formula anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties beyond what plain water contributes. The gel structure is formed by Sclerotium Gum, a polysaccharide of bacterial origin that creates a smooth, non-sticky texture and provides film-forming moisture retention without occlusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc PCA is the regulating active: a zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid that simultaneously addresses sebaceous regulation and provides the Natural Moisturising Factor contribution of PCA. It is included at a concentration where both functions are active. Sodium Hyaluronate provides surface hydration and smooth finish. The Rhamnose-Glucose-Glucuronic Acid complex mirrors the hyaluronic acid synthesis pathway in the skin, supporting natural moisture retention mechanisms rather than simply adding a hydration layer on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNasturtium Officinale Flower and Leaf Extract (organically sourced Watercress) contributes glucosinolate-derived antioxidant and clarifying activity, and is present at a meaningful level given its position in the INCI. Glycerin and Betaine complete the humectant layer, while Propanediol and Butylene Glycol ensure the formula spreads and absorbs evenly without excessive drag. The finish is completely matte on oily skin; combination skin types will find it satin to dewy depending on the area applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one : the gel applies as a cool, light layer and absorbs within twenty to thirty seconds, leaving no detectable residue; skin feels immediately hydrated and balanced rather than moisturised. Week one : sebum production appears more controlled across the day; the midday shine typically associated with oilier skin types is less pronounced without the skin feeling dry. Week four : a more consistent surface balance; blemishes form less frequently and the skin maintains a clearer, more even look across the day without mattifying products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a small amount to clean skin morning and evening, spreading evenly across the face and any areas of the neck requiring hydration. The formula absorbs immediately and layers cleanly under SPF and any water-based primers or serums. For combination skin, apply all over; the formula is calibrated not to over-hydrate the T-zone or under-hydrate the cheeks. Follow with SPF in the morning. Compatible with all skin types; particularly suited to oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe House Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will only ever list a formulation if it meets four conditions :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo claim we cannot evidence in the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every benefit on this page is backed by an ingredient that does the work at a dose that does the work. If a peptide is on the page, it is in the formula at the level peptides start performing at, not a fragrance-trace included for the marketing department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo active dosed below its working threshold.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the single most common dishonesty in skincare. We do not do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull INCI, top to bottom, on every product page.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the order the regulator requires : highest concentration first. You can read the formula before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne quality bar across two continents.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every formulation is held to the same European cosmetic standards, whether it leaves our EU facility for a customer in London or our US facility for a customer in Brooklyn. One bar. Two doors closer to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard. It is how we work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice➀, Glycerin➁, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sclerotium Gum, Zinc PCA, Aqua, Propanediol, Parfum, Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) Flower\/Leaf Extract➀, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Limonene➂, Linalool➂, Geraniol➂, Citral➂. ➀ Ingredients from organic farming ➁ Made using organic ingredients ➂ From natural essential oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOVESSI. Modern skin rituals. Korean philosophy, Scandinavian restraint, Japanese calmness, French editorial luxury, kept together. 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