The surface of our skin naturally has a protective film made up mainly of sebum and sweat.

This natural layer helps protect the skin and support its ability to retain moisture.

When this protective layer becomes insufficient, the skin may be more likely to lose moisture and feel dry or sensitive.

Aquatect Gel was developed to support the skin’s moisture balance by providing water, oil and moisturising ingredients together in one step.

Because of this, Aquatect Gel can feel sticky immediately after application.

And even after it has settled into the skin, it may not leave the completely dry, silky finish that some lightweight skincare products do.

Personally, I find that once the initial slippery or sticky feeling settles, my skin feels more soft, moisturised and slightly dewy, rather than completely dry.

You may be tempted to think:

“If it feels sticky, maybe I should just use less.”

However, simply reducing the amount too much may mean that your skin does not receive as much moisture as it needs.

A slightly moist or tacky finish does not necessarily mean something is wrong.

In fact, the feeling of “comfortable” skincare and the amount of moisture your skin needs do not always match perfectly.

For example, having your hair stick to your face or feeling a little tacky may not be pleasant.

But that does not automatically mean the product is bad for your skin.

Rather than aiming for skin that feels completely dry immediately after moisturising, focus on how comfortable and moisturised your skin feels overall.

That small change in perspective may completely change the way you think about skincare. 😊

First, it’s important to remember that Aquatect Gel needs some time to settle into the skin.

It is unlikely to feel completely settled just one or two minutes after application.

If the sticky feeling is still uncomfortable, or if it makes makeup difficult to apply, we recommend dividing your usual amount into several smaller applications.

This reduces the amount applied at one time, which can make each layer feel lighter and more comfortable.

The important point is that the total amount does not have to change.

You are simply dividing the same amount into smaller layers. This can help you maintain your usual level of moisturising care while reducing the heavy or sticky feeling from applying everything at once.

How quickly Aquatect Gel settles can vary depending on the amount you use, your skin condition and other individual factors.

Personally, every morning I apply approximately one cherry-sized amount twice, for a total of about two cherry-sized amounts.

Your experience may be different, so try adjusting the timing and amount according to how your skin feels.

If applying Aquatect Gel three or four separate times sounds like too much work, try fitting it into the things you already do in the morning.

Aquatect Gel does not require a cotton pad like some toners, and its gel texture makes it relatively easy to apply quickly without dripping.

That means you can moisturise little by little while making use of those small gaps in your morning routine.

If your skin feels particularly dry in the morning and Aquatect Gel seems to take longer to settle, you may also want to try increasing the amount you use at night.

Because you cannot reapply skincare while you are asleep, applying a generous amount before bed can help support your skin’s moisture overnight.

When your skin feels well moisturised in the morning, your usual morning skincare may also feel more comfortable to apply.

So instead of worrying about how your skin looks or feels immediately after application, you can use this time to give your skin plenty of moisture before the next morning.

Personally, I recommend this simple “sleeping pack” before bed.

STEP 1

Follow your usual nighttime routine.

Remove your makeup, cleanse your face and moisturise as usual.

STEP 2

Just before bed, apply an additional layer:

・Aquatect Gel: approximately 2–3 cherry-sized amounts

It only takes around 20 seconds. Try it and see how your skin feels the next morning.

Aquatect Gel may feel different from lightweight skincare products that disappear almost immediately after application.

But a little stickiness does not necessarily mean you are using it incorrectly.

The goal is to find a way of using Aquatect Gel that gives your skin the moisture it needs while still fitting comfortably into your daily life.

If you’re ever unsure about how to use Aquatect Gel, please feel free to let us know.