Instant lifting gel on dry skin: apply a rich cream first

If your skin is dry or very dry, apply a rich cream and wait 30 minutes before using the Instant lifting gel. This wait helps the gel form an even film without leaving residue. The instructions recommend it but do not specify which cream to choose.

This gel is mainly intended for other skin types

The gel is intended for fair, combination to oily skin. With dry or very dry skin, the instructions call for a rich cream 30 minutes beforehand. Tightness may come from a lack of lipids or from a lack of water, and those are two different situations. The gel does not distinguish between them.

Wait until your skin is dry

Whatever you apply before the gel, including the cream, must be completely dry. For dry or very dry skin, that means waiting 30 minutes. The instructions do not offer a shorter option for busy mornings. If you cannot wait, leave the film-forming product for another day. Applying the gel straight away will not make up for the missed wait.

The amount is still one grain of rice

A rich cream does not mean you need more gel. Use an amount equivalent to one grain of rice per area and spread it in a thin layer. Less is better. On fair, combination to oily skin, white residue almost always means too much product was used. Dry skin does not change this limit: the instructions do not allow for a larger amount.

Within a few minutes, the film dries and leaves the skin around the eyes feeling tight. This is the area the product is intended for: the eye contour.

The cream applied beforehand does not make liquid foundation suitable

After applying the gel, use powder products only. Liquid foundations, cream concealers and water-based correctors damage the film. A water- or oil-based product applied on top of it will also damage the film. Moisturising 30 minutes earlier does not change this rule. The article powder or liquid makeup compares the different textures. Preparing dry skin and applying makeup are separate steps.

By evening, the film is gone

The film comes off when you remove your makeup. The instructions do not describe it as an overnight skincare product or promise a specific wear time. How long it lasts depends on your skin and your day. If you applied the film without waiting 30 minutes, cream on top will not repair it, since water and oil damage the film. Remove it with the rest of your makeup, then apply the rich cream beforehand next time.

On days when the gel is not suitable, facial hydration is managed without it. The film does not replace the cream.

Two possible mornings

If you have an extra half-hour, apply the rich cream and wait. Then use an amount of gel equivalent to one grain of rice, let it dry for a few minutes, and apply a powder product to the eye contour. If your morning is too busy, keep using the cream and save the gel for a day when you can wait. The instructions do not describe a faster option for dry or very dry skin.

In the evening, removing your makeup also removes the film. The next day, begin with skin that is free of the previous day’s film. How long the film lasts during the day depends on your skin and what you do, so there is no single duration to remember.

Frequently asked questions

I have combination skin. Do I also need to wait 30 minutes?

No. This waiting time applies to dry or very dry skin. On fair, combination to oily skin, focus first on using the right amount. If you have applied another skincare product, wait until it is completely dry.

Can I wear liquid foundation around my eyes if I waited properly?

No. Waiting after applying the rich cream does not change what comes next. After the gel, the instructions allow only powder products on the area.

Can the film last all night instead of a cream?

No. It is removed when you take off your makeup. By evening, the film is no longer on your skin.