Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract.

Moisturizers

About this product

A lightweight gel moisturizer formulated with aloe and green tea extract, designed to hydrate and nourish the skin.

Full ingredients

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyamide-5, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Laureth-12, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Panthenol, Squalene, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate

Guru Score

61%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Clear, lightweight texture

What they flagged

Not hydrating enough, leaves skin dry

What the gurus are saying

This gel moisturizer left experts disappointed on hydration. One reviewer with oily skin found it surprisingly underwhelming, despite expecting gel moisturizers to feel too heavy, this one left skin feeling dry and dehydrated, and they stopped using it after just five applications. The aloe and green tea do offer some beneficial compounds, though not enough to compensate for the lackluster moisture delivery.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take October 2023

Best for

Oily skin Combination skin

Type

MoisturizersGel

Key actives

Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Mixed

"It's very similar to Super GOP unseen, it's clear and colorless and it's water resistant. The aloe vera gel Body Essence green tea extract scented aloe can be hydrating of course and it has compounds in it depending on how it's processed that are good for hyperpigmentation."

Hyram

4.34M subs

~Nay

"I found that this moisturizer was not moisturizing enough, which surprised me because with my oily skin I typically find gel moisturizers too moisturizing and greasy, but this one was the complete opposite. While it had a nice texture and consistency, [...] my skin felt dry and dehydrated and [...] it didn't [...] properly nourish the skin. [...] I only used it about five times before I stopped. [...] I really [...] wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a good gel moisturizer."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract?

A lightweight gel moisturizer formulated with aloe and green tea extract, designed to hydrate and nourish the skin.

Is Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 61%.

What is Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract's Guru Score?

Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract holds a Guru Score of 61%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract best for?

Trader Joe's Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer with Aloe and Green Tea Extract is generally suited to oily skin and combination skin.