Balance Gel
Oil-Free Sebum-Regulating Gel Moisturizer
50 ml / 1.69 fl oz Ecocert COSMOS Natural certified.
Weightless, pore-clarifying hydration with zero oil. Keeps midday shine under control while maintaining a supple barrier.
Free with your plan
- Ecocert COSMOS Natural
- Ships in 24 hours
- European formulation standards
- 100% Oil-Free: Formulated without oils, waxes, or silicones. Nothing in this bottle can add shine.
- Targeted Sebum Regulation: Formulated with Zinc PCA to balance excess oil production throughout the day.
- Instant Matte Finish: Absorbs within seconds, leaving skin velvety, smooth, and ready for SPF.
The problem it solves
Why this step exists, and what it changes.
Rich moisturizers leave combination and oily skin greasy by lunchtime. In response, many people skip moisturizer entirely, which causes the skin to overproduce oil to compensate for dehydration. Balance Gel ends that trade-off.
How it works on the skin
An ultralight gel matrix built on organic aloe juice and biological humectants (glycerin, betaine, and hyaluronic acid) that hydrate without oil. Zinc PCA regulates oil output at the follicle level, helping clarify congested zones, while organic watercress extract provides antioxidant protection. Skin stays hydrated, calm, and shine-free all afternoon.
What is in it
- Hyaluronic AcidSodium hyaluronate holds water where skin meets air, delivering hydration without adding a single gram of lipid weight.
- Zinc PCANatural physiological regulator that curbs excess oil and soothes blemish-prone skin.
- BetaineSugar beet-derived osmolyte that helps skin cells maintain optimal moisture balance.
- Watercress Flower/Leaf ExtractOrganic botanical extract that purifies and revitalizes oily, congested complexions.
- Ecocert COSMOS Natural certified
- Vegan
This one is scented. The fragrance is named in the list below.
How to use it
- 01Dispense 1 to 2 pumps onto clean fingertips.
- 02Smooth evenly over face and neck, focusing on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin).
- 03Absorbs immediately to a dry-touch, soft-matte finish. Follow with sunscreen.
- How often
- Morning & Evening
- Where in the routine
- Last step. Over your serum or toner.
Who it is for. And who it is not.
Buy it if
- You are shining by lunchtime, and you suspect your moisturizer is doing it.
- You quietly stopped moisturizing because every cream felt like a heavy film.
- Makeup or sunscreen goes on straight afterwards and has to sit completely flat.
Skip it if
- Your skin is dry, flaky, or barrier-compromised. Barrier Cream is the fragrance-free lipid moisturizer.
- Dark spots and uneven tone are what you actually want dealt with. This gel balances oily skin, it does not treat pigmentation. Brighten Serum is the one that does.
Works with
The rest of the routine this one belongs to.
C1Reset CleanserThe wash that goes before it.$19.60 $28.00
P1Purify TonerThe treatment step for oil and congestion, underneath it.$22.40 $32.00
H1Quench SerumThe hydration layer, if dryness is the bigger complaint.$29.40 $42.00
Calibrate the rest of your ritual.
Skincare works best as a calibrated system rather than isolated bottles. Take our 2-minute quiz to build your complete custom routine. Your first box is $49 for three products, $59 for four. After it, 20% off every refill and free US shipping. Pause or cancel anytime.
Formulation standards
European cosmetic standard production.
ISO 22716 Certified
Formulated and produced in European GMP-certified facilities with strict batch traceability.
Ecocert COSMOS Natural
Certified to the Ecocert COSMOS Natural standard.
Pure Formulations
Zero synthetic mineral oils, zero phthalates, zero microplastics, and zero animal testing.
Read before you buy
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