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Home » Skincare » Mask » Tip: Use a gel moisturizer for a quick moisturizing face mask or sleeping pack

Tip: Use a gel moisturizer for a quick moisturizing face mask or sleeping pack

July 13, 2010 Paris B 33 Comments

I was looking at all these Asian brand “sleeping packs” and “gel masks” where you apply a mask with gel texture on your skin and go to sleep for the mask to work – usually for moisturizing benefits. It then struck me that I could do the same with a gel moisturizer! So I did my experiment and here’s a weekly treat I give myself 🙂

What you need is … a gel based moisturizer <- stating the obvious 😛

Vichy Aqualia thermal aqua gel
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My gel moisturizer of choice is currently Vichy Aqualia Thermal Aqua Gel. Its quite new in the Vichy skincare range and is a light gel texture that’s translucent and feels watery and cool on the skin.

I was using it as a day time moisturizer before. It works great because its so light and non sticky and keeps my skin all lovely and moisturized and interestingly, cools down my skin too! But I’m using the Guerlain Super Aqua Triple Protection in the day now, so my Vichy Aqualia Thermal aqua gel is my weekly “sleeping pack” mask. Here’s how I do it.

Sleeping Pack mask with gel moisturizer:-

  1. Scoop out a generous amount of gel moisturizer
  2. Apply a thick layer of moisturizer on your cleansed skin
  3. Relax and go to bed
  4. Wake up with lovely moisturized skin with a “toing toing” texture

I’ve done this before too with H20+ Face Oasis and Clinique Moisture Surge. Works like a charm every single time, so long as the gel moisturizer is suitable for your skin.

Vichy Thermal Aqua Gel
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I’m actually really liking the Vichy Aqualia Thermal aqua gel moisturizer. Works very well for me both as day moisturizer and mask and cools down  my skin in hot weather. When I’m at home during the weekends, I like using it as a day moisturizer for this purpose. There is a scent which would have been nicer if they did not add it but did not bug me very much. For those for whom it matters, it is oil free and paraben free but does contain alcohol and dimethicone. At RM100/50ml its pretty affordable and it works for me.

Have you tried doing something similar with your gel moisturizers? I do it once a week or twice if I feel like it. I have combination-dry skin and I believe this is helping me since I sleep in an air-conditioned room 🙂

Paris B

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Aqua Gel retails at RM100/50ml at all Vichy counters

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  1. domncroxd says

    July 13, 2010 at 9:14 am

    Hi Paris, I love that ‘toing toing’ feeling after a mask. I’ll probably try it out as well. My oily skin is dehydrated and definitely would benefit from a moisture perk-up

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    • ParisB says

      July 13, 2010 at 9:16 am

      Oh and the best thing about using a gel based moisturizer is that it works for oily skins too – just layer it on and go to sleep 😀 Hope it works for you

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      • domncroxd says

        July 13, 2010 at 2:01 pm

        Oh I remembered – have you tried L’Oreal’s Hydrafresh? I’m also really curious about that one and will buy the L’Oreal range once I’m done with my Clinique stuff.

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        • ParisB says

          July 13, 2010 at 2:50 pm

          Nope I haven’t tried that range. Hope it’ll work for you

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      • derkal23 says

        June 12, 2012 at 1:48 pm

        When you mean “layer it on” do you mean just pust on some moisturizer on your face without rubbing, and leave in be?!?!

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        • Paris B says

          June 12, 2012 at 11:47 pm

          Yes, just apply a thicker layer than normal and spread it on your skin.

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  2. rinnah says

    July 13, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Hmm, how does Vichy aqua gel compare to Moisture Surge? I don’t like that it contains alcohol though… 🙁

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    • ParisB says

      July 13, 2010 at 9:27 am

      It feels the same on my skin, same sort of effect except there is a scent which Moisture Surge does not have. Then again, my skin isn’t sensitive so I can handle most moisturizers without problems 🙂

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  3. feiy says

    July 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    any gel moisturizer will do?

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    • ParisB says

      July 13, 2010 at 10:01 am

      Thus far for me, yes. I’ve tried it with most gel moisturizers and it works so long as its suitable for your skin.

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      • feiy says

        July 13, 2010 at 10:50 am

        thank you <3

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  4. Vonvon says

    July 13, 2010 at 10:14 am

    When I saw the title of this post, I was thinking of Clinique Moisture Surge too. 🙂

    Well, I am currently using Laneige Sleeping Pack. But when I got some Moisture Surge to use as a hydrator, I noticed that the next morning, my skin appeared brighter and more supple, the same effect I got when using Laneige Sleeping Pack.

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    • ParisB says

      July 13, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      I tried the Laneige Sleeping Pack many years ago but realized it did nothing for me. Gel moisturizers just seem to do the job better and I can use it even when I travel – airplanes get very dry 🙂

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  5. Shyamala says

    July 13, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Garnier Aqua Defense Non Stop Intense Moisturizing Essence works like a charm too.. I love it as a sleeping mask.

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    • ParisB says

      July 13, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      Ah yep missed that one – it works too 🙂

      Reply
  6. vivavoomz says

    July 13, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Do you think it’ll work for gel moisturizers with alcohol?

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    • ParisB says

      July 13, 2010 at 3:19 pm

      Well Vichy’s does but it works for me. My guess is that if the gel moisturizer is ok with your skin, using a thicker layer as a “mask” won’t make a difference. If your skin is sensitive to alcohol in moisturizers then that might cause problems anyway.

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  7. Sugar says

    July 13, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Love ya Paris for adding the “does contain alcohol” part!!! the aqua pudding thing by elishacoy IS working well to moisturize my skin and does not break me out, am happy! but not sure if it cna be sued as a sleeping pack. hmm. am super tempted to try this Vichy one out tho, i’m a sucker for gel moisturizers!

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    • ParisB says

      July 14, 2010 at 9:45 am

      Haha me too! I love gel moisturizers because it always feels so light and moisturizing on

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  8. geekchic says

    July 13, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    You’re a genius! I’d been trying to find ways of using up my gazillion bottles of moisturiser so I don’t have to pack them when I move. This is brilliant! Gonna try with my biotherm moisturiser. There’s only a tiny bit left from summer; will get a fresh jar when the time comes. But for now, I gotta get rid of things! Thanks! 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      July 14, 2010 at 9:44 am

      Yay! I didn’t think about it that way – its a great way to use up that last bit of moisturizer 😀

      Reply
  9. Sharon Tan says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:19 am

    I tried Za Hydrating Gel as my sleeping mask few years ago. But the texture is a little to thick. I stopped using it as sleeping mask but continue it as my moisturizer. Until i tried Laneige sleeping pack. I like it so much. Paris, you the newer version of sleeping pack which has the brightening effect on face. The Face Shop’s Raspberry Sleeping mask also another good product. I am using Vichy’s products and also had tried most of their products except this one. I think this is a new moisturizer,….Currently I am using the Aqualia Thermal Mat Fortifying Soothing 24hr Hydrating Gel. I heard they going to discontinue this product with a new one.Maybe is this Vichy Aqualia Thermal Aqua Gel.

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    • ParisB says

      July 14, 2010 at 9:46 am

      Hmm… I haven’t tried the ZA one so maybe not everyone works. Then again, I have used Vitamin E all over before and that is one crazy sticky situation! Nothing else comes close Haha… I’m not into Laneige for now unfortunately nor their sleeping pack. I think my first experience which was meh put me off

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      • tiffany says

        July 14, 2010 at 11:54 am

        sorry to hear. i thought laneige skincare is great but what’s it that put you off?

        thanks

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        • ParisB says

          July 14, 2010 at 11:57 am

          It did not work for me based on what I tried, so I haven’t been paying much attention to it. For now, my skin seems to prefer Western skincare products. Then again, we all are entitled to our preferences 🙂

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  10. Ashley says

    July 14, 2010 at 9:56 am

    The Clinique Moisture Surge actually recommends you use it as a 5 or 10 minute mask! I do it all the time & my face feels super soft & fresh after.

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    • ParisB says

      July 14, 2010 at 10:34 am

      Yep they do – Its awesome as a mask 🙂

      Reply
  11. Synaesthesia says

    July 16, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Used Neutrogena (can’t remember the name) blue container gel moisturiser as sleeping pack too. Found that it clogged pores and small bumps actually rose. I guess it’s too rich for my skin as a mask but doing fine for night moisturiser. I don’t use it as day moisturiser because it flakes if I apply sunblock after moisturiser dries.

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  12. dudu says

    July 19, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Thank you Paris! I totally love it =D I’ve been using it with L’Oreal’s Hydrafresh. Works well with my oily skin. My skin feels softer and smoother in the morning hehe

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  13. meipinggg says

    September 19, 2010 at 10:51 am

    What would happen if you like to turn around on your bed tho? @_@

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    • ParisB says

      September 22, 2010 at 4:16 pm

      Nothing. It’d all have been absorbed.

      Reply
  14. casey23 says

    August 24, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    This sleeping regime is a great solution Paris I cannot tell you how much it effected my skin (in a good way :)) Since I have occasional blackheads and clogged pores, I used to to a night regime (twice a week) where I exfoliate my face, use a clay mask (Kiehl’s) and apply salicilic acid solution and sleep. After one night all those nasty things are pretty much gone but my usual night gels (for oily skin) was not hydrating enough so my skin couldn’t get the balance it needed. Now after the night I did salicilic acid regime, the other night I use a moisturizing gel as a sleeping pack and in the morning my face is unbelievable soft and got that “toink toink” feeling 🙂 Thank you so much for your perfect solutions!!!

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    • Paris B says

      August 27, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Ahh happy this tip worked for you!! 😀 😀

      Reply

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