The sealing step of the HydraOne routine β a lightweight gel-cream that locks in deep, long-lasting moisture. Richer than a gel, fresher than a cream, it absorbs fast to a soft, non-sticky finish and doubles as a smooth makeup base. With hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, and the Triple Action HydraOne Complex.
The Moda Team Review
The Gel Cream is where the HydraOne routine is sealed shut. Hydration steps only hold if something locks the water in, and this is that step β a gel-cream hybrid that sits in the sweet spot between a light gel and a richer cream. It delivers intensive, lasting moisture and nourishes deeper, but absorbs quickly and never feels heavy or greasy, which is why it suits normal and oily skin as happily as dry.
It earns its place beyond pure hydration thanks to a genuinely useful active list: sodium hyaluronate and trehalose for water-binding, vitamin C (ascorbic acid and ascorbyl palmitate) and vitamin E for antioxidant brightness and protection, and phospholipids to reinforce the barrier. The soft, matte-leaning finish also makes it an excellent makeup base β skin stays comfortable and makeup sits smoothly on top.
Why We Stock It
Evagarden is an Italian cosmetics house (made in Italy, formulated in Switzerland), and HydraOne is their dedicated hydration system. The Gel Cream is the piece most people will reach for daily β a clean, universal moisturiser that works across skin types and layers beautifully under SPF and makeup. Paraben-free, D5-free and dermatologically tested.
Key Active Ingredients
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Sodium Hyaluronate + Trehalose: bind and hold water for intensive, long-lasting hydration.
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate): antioxidant support for a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
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Vitamin E (Tocopherol) + Phospholipids: antioxidant protection and barrier reinforcement for a supple, resilient surface.
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Triple Action HydraOne Complex + Prickly Pear & Wild Pansy: the line's signature moisture system with soothing botanicals.
Moda Pro Tip
A little goes a long way β warm a pea-sized amount and press it over face, neck and dΓ©colletΓ© with upward strokes. Because it absorbs fast to a soft finish, it makes an ideal morning makeup base: let it sink in for a minute, then go straight into SPF or your tint. For normal-to-oily skin it can be your only moisturiser; for very dry skin, layer it over the HydraOne Serum.
Not the Right Fit If...
If your skin is very dry or mature and craves a rich, occlusive balm-type cream, this lighter gel-cream may not feel like enough on its own β layer it over the HydraOne Serum, or choose a richer night cream for the colder months. It contains fragrance, so patch test if your skin is highly fragrance-reactive.
How To Use
- After HydraOne Lotion and Serum, apply a pea-sized amount to face, neck and dΓ©colletΓ©.
- Press in with gentle upward strokes until absorbed.
- Use morning and evening; in the morning, follow with SPF or makeup.
- Can be used as a standalone moisturiser or makeup base.
