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Community: 14 Ratings • 8 Reviews | Other Sources: 1 RatingsAbsolutely reduced the redness and burning feeling on my cheeks after being out in the sun all day with inflamed face (Yes, it was stupid of me). Water, gel-like texture feels thin and easily absorbed. My skin already had problems days before this - super dry and scaly, red all over and painful - but after spending hours on the beach, it became worse (of course). I tried using Virgin Coconut Oil, didn't work, try to search for something else and found HOLIKA HOLIKA 99% Aloe. It has minimal ingredients and no alcohol which is exactly what I need. Does a great job at reducing inflammation. It does not moisturize my skin as much as I'd like, but it calms my skin so much I'm thinking of getting a bigger bottle after this.
I am so happy to have been recommended this by a friend. It definitely exceeded my expectations. My skin type is combination and acne-prone, I have lots of red acne scars and small bumps. The gel really helps in terms of giving the skin a boost of hydration that does not cause greasiness. In fact, I would nearly say even though it moisturises, it leaves a dry feeling behind so it should be followed up with a cream. I use it as the second last step, before moisturiser. I find that it is useful to put on a thin layer, pat it in and put another one rather than put a thick layer on. I use it AM and PM most of the time, it doesn't "agree" with some of my foundations so if I am to use them I leave it out in the morning. My face feels very calmed after its use and there is definitely less redness. Since I started using it regularly my skin texture improved a little, and I had not had changed any other product at the time so I can certainly attribute it to the gel. I feel like this product can vary in terms of its effect, something which I still haven't fully understood- one time I put it on as part of my PM routine after not using it for a while and I had an "overnight miracle effect"- my skin was brighter and smoother. Then other times, despite regular use the effect is a little slower. I am still working out if it works better when I leave my skin a little moist or when it is dry. It is not an acne fighting gel by definition so I did not expect it, it doesn't influence it too much although it does help calm it a small bit. When a breakout appears it is not as offensively yellow. For its price, it is honestly worth a try for any skin type. The hype is definitely justifiable. One fallback is the packaging is very fragile- but this review concerns the effect on the skin so I am not taking away stars for that :)
This is not a product to replace your cream or serum, IT IS A PLUS ON YOUR ROUTINE, I've seen differences since I use this (better texture, more plumping and bright skin), I use it after my toner and before my serum and it works so good. I've been using this product for more than a year and I still loving it.
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