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Details & care
What it is: A superquenching, mattifying face gel with exclusive hyaluronic power complex that plumps skin in 60 seconds and provides 24-hour hydration.
Who it's for: Ideal for normal to combination skin types.
What it does: The refreshing gel texture helps reinforce skin's barrier and melts right in to leave skin feeling plump, mattified and perfectly hydrated. The plant-powered formula is enriched with Clarins' Anti-Pollution Complex to help minimize the skin-aging effects of environmental aggressors and pollution, including blue lights from electronics.
- 2.6 oz.
- Made in France
- Item #7507311
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Betaine, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Edta, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Silica, Citric Acid, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 42090/Blue 1, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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With over 60 years in the business of plant-based beauty, Clarins boasts an always-evolving collection of groundbreaking skin care and makeup unrivaled in gentleness and efficacy. Even the most popular Clarins formulas are continuously enhanced and enriched as plant science and technology advance, ensuring that each product is always of the utmost quality.
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Most helpful positive review
Feb 9, 2026
Instant wake up
I had this in a travel size and have really enjoyed how much it wakes up my face and adds moisture! I can be a bit flushed after I put it on but it quickly goes away and my face is awake.
Fcates
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Most helpful critical review
Apr 7, 2025
Hydra-Essentiel is Very fragrant
Very fragrant, skin doesn’t feel a hydrated as expected
Pilot
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Fcates
Reposted from ClarinsUSA.com
Feb 9, 2026
Instant wake up
I had this in a travel size and have really enjoyed how much it wakes up my face and adds moisture! I can be a bit flushed after I put it on but it quickly goes away and my face is awake.
Nattaa
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Jan 18, 2026
Nice moisturizer
I received it as a sample with my purchase but even after using it for a couple of days I noticed the moisturizer and nourishment effect of this cream. It does absorb pretty fast and gives skin more matte finish.
Lisa75
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Jan 18, 2026
My Go-To Midday Helper
This is my go-to gel when I need a little extra moisture to my face without making my face look or feel shiny, oily or heavy. My face gets shiny mid-day and this is my favorite product to use.
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Verified purchase
Nov 4, 2025
The entire Hydra Essentials Line is wonderful
I like this for summer. It's lightweight and makes me feel relaxed and look polished.
Pilot
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Verified purchase
Apr 7, 2025
Hydra-Essentiel is Very fragrant
Very fragrant, skin doesn’t feel a hydrated as expected
Anonymous
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Verified purchase
Apr 2, 2025
Hydra-Essential Matte Gel Moisturizer
Really like this new (to me) light moisturizer. I don't always want heavy moisturizers, especially with the warmer weather coming. This is perfect, has a matte finish, and bonus hyaluronic acid!