If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably seen the Versed DEW POINT Moisturizing Gel-Cream pop up as a cult beauty favorite. It’s one of those popular products that the Versed team keeps pushing as their bouncy moisturizer – light, jelly-like, perfect for everyday use. But does it really deliver hydration without the greasy residue, or is it just another overhyped launch in the skincare industry?
In this Versed moisturizer review, I’m breaking down the ingredient list with the latest information, sharing how it actually feels on dry skin, combination skin, and oily skin types, and whether it’s worth adding alongside your eye creams, day dissolve cleansing balm, or even the doctor’s visit instant resurfacing mask. Let’s dig in.
Key Ingredients In Versed DEW POINT Gel-Cream Moisturizer: What Makes It Work?
SQUALANE
Your skin makes squalene (with an “e”), but by your late 20s/30s it’s already making less, and that’s when you start noticing random dry patches and irritation that never used to happen. The raw version (squalene) goes bad quickly – it oxidizes and turns into something your skin doesn’t want. That’s why formulas use squalane instead. It’s stable and still looks “familiar” to your skin, so it sinks in without causing drama.
What it does: keeps water from evaporating out of your face (aka less TEWL – transepidermal water loss), smooths out the roughness, and it even works as an antioxidant. There’s actual data: studies show it’s one of the least irritating emollients because it mimics what your skin already makes. And unlike heavier oils, it doesn’t clog pores. That’s why it works for oily skin types, acne-prone skin type, and dry skin alike.
Related: Everything You Need To Know About Squalane In Skincare
SODIUM HYALURONATE
People throw “hyaluronic acid” on labels like confetti, but the regular molecule is usually too big to do much. Sodium hyaluronate is the smaller, salt version. This one actually sinks into the top layers of skin instead of just sitting on the surface pretending it’s doing something. It’s ridiculously water-hungry: one gram can hold about six liters of water.
That’s why your skin looks instantly plumper after putting it on. And no, it’s not just a temporary party trick. Papakonstantinou et al. 2012 showed it improves elasticity and reduces wrinkle depth with consistent use. The nice thing: it’s gentle. Doesn’t fight with acids or retinoids, so you can throw it in with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or even azelaic acids without your skin flipping out. Good for combination skin, good for sensitive skin, just works.
GREEN TEA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is green tea. Not fluff, not just a “natural” checkbox. It’s one of the most studied plant extracts in skincare. The main compound here is EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). What does it do? Neutralizes free radicals before they wreck collagen and DNA. It’s also anti-inflammatory. Heinrich et al. 2003 ran a human trial and found topical green tea reduced redness after UV exposure.
Related: Is Green Tea The Best Antioxidant Of All?
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The Rest Of The Formula & Ingredients
NOTE: The colours indicate the effectiveness of an ingredient. It is ILLEGAL to put toxic and harmful ingredients in skincare products.
- Green: It’s effective, proven to work, and helps the product do the best possible job for your skin.
- Yellow: There’s not much proof it works (at least, yet).
- Red: What is this doing here?!
- Water (Aqua): the base. It’s literally the solvent that dissolves everything else so it’s spreadable. Without it, you wouldn’t get that gel-cream consistency.
- Glycerin: the OG humectant. It drags water from the environment and deeper layers of your skin into the top layers, so your face looks softer and smoother. Unlike fancier humectants, glycerin doesn’t mess around – it’s cheap, effective, and works for every skin type.
- Propylene Glycol: another humectant, but also helps the formula penetrate better. Think of it as the Uber that drives other ingredients deeper into your skin. Some people side-eye it, but unless you’re super sensitive, it’s safe.
- 1,2-Hexanediol: a solvent and humectant. It keeps the texture smooth and doubles up as a mild preservative booster so bacteria doesn’t throw a party in your cream.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Leaf Juice): soothing and cooling. It helps calm irritation and redness, and adds hydration without heaviness. Also good for sensitive skin or if you overdo it on actives.
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract (Elderflower): antioxidant and skin-conditioning. Adds a little extra defense against environmental damage.
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil: balances sebum, hydrates without clogging pores. Great for acne-prone skin type because it tricks your skin into thinking it’s made enough oil already.
- Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil: rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. This nourishes, softens, and protects against free radicals. Not great if you’ve got wheat allergies, but otherwise it’s a nice emollient.
- Vegetable Oil (Olus Oil): a catch-all for plant-derived oils that soften and condition skin. Adds slip and that cushy feel. May cause breakouts in high doses.
- Polyacrylamide: this is what gives the moisturizer its jelly-like texture. It’s a film former, so it sits on the skin to help lock in hydration without feeling heavy.
- Carbomer: another thickener that helps keep the gel stable. Without it, your cream would just separate into oil and water.
- Laureth-7: an emulsifier and surfactant. Basically, it keeps the oils and water mixed together so the texture stays smooth.
- C13-14 Isoalkane: a lightweight emollient that helps spreadability. Makes the cream glide on without drag.
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate: chelating agent. It binds to metal ions in water (like calcium, magnesium) so they don’t mess with the stability of the formula.
- Phenoxyethanol: preservative to stop bacteria and fungi growth. Safe in the concentrations used here.
- Potassium Sorbate: another preservative that keeps mold and yeast from forming.
- Sodium Benzoate: preservative again, this one prevents bacteria from multiplying.
- Citric Acid: pH adjuster. Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly acidity, which matters because too alkaline = irritation.
- Sodium Hydroxide: another pH balancer, but this one is the “strong” adjuster that brings the cream into the right range.
Texture
This is where the moisturizer shines. It’s got that lightweight gel-cream formula with a jelly-like texture that melts right in. Feels cooling on the skin, doesn’t leave a film, and works especially well in the warmer months when a heavy cream is the last thing you want.
Fragrance
The formula is technically fragrance-free – no artificial perfumes here. What you get is the faint “raw” smell of the ingredients, but it disappears quickly. Great for anyone with sensitive skin or prone to irritation.
How To Use It
Scoop out a peanut-size blob if your skin’s normal/oily, go dime-size if you’re dry. Spread it on damp skin after serums so the humectants (like glycerin + sodium hyaluronate) have water to grab onto. Morning or night, doesn’t matter. It’s light enough to sit under sunscreen without pilling, and at night you can use it solo in summer or layer an oil over it in winter. And just to be clear: this is for external use only – don’t stick it in your eyes trying to sub it for an eye cream.
Packaging
The packaging of the product is simple: a soft green tub with a clean aesthetic, very clean beauty branded. No pump, just a jar, which isn’t my favorite for hygiene but at least it’s easy to scoop out the right amount.
Performance & Personal Opinion
For me, this moisturizer shines as a daily moisturizer in the spring and summer. On my combination skin, it keeps my cheeks hydrated while not making my T-zone oily. The skin feel is refreshing and bouncy, almost like splashing water on your face but with staying power. That said, if you’ve got very dry skin or need something for winter, this might not cut it on its own. You’ll probably want to layer it with an oil or richer cream. But for oily skin types, this is the sweet spot: no greasy residue, no clogging, just smooth hydration.
Personally, I think it plays well with actives – it doesn’t pill under serums, and it’s gentle enough to use alongside glycolic acid, azelaic acids, or even a strong vitamin C. I also like that it keeps my skin calm on days when it feels reactive or inflamed. Would I say it transformed my skin overnight? No. But as a dependable, bouncy moisturizer for everyday use, it’s a winner in my book.
What I Like About Versed DEW POINT Gel-Cream Moisturizer
- Lightweight gel-cream formula that works great in warmer months
- Doesn’t leave greasy residue
- Plays well with actives (vitamin C, glycolic acid, salicylic acid)
- Good for oily skin types and combination skin
- Soothing, thanks to green tea, aloe leaf juice, and seed oil extracts
- Affordable compared to other skincare industry moisturizers
What I DON’T Like About Versed DEW POINT Gel-Cream Moisturizer
- Might not be enough for dry skin in winter
- Not a miracle worker for fine lines or dark spots
Who Should Use This?
Perfect for:
- Oily skin types and combination skin needing hydration without heaviness
- Sensitive skin users looking for soothing hydration with aloe barbadensis leaf juice and camellia sinensis leaf extract
- Anyone in warmer months who wants a daily moisturizer that goes a long way
Skip it if:
- You have extremely dry skin and want something rich
- You’re chasing quick fixes for fine lines or deep dark spots (look at retinol or stronger actives instead)
Does Versed DEW POINT Gel-Cream Moisturizer Live Up To Its Claims?
| CLAIM | TRUE? |
|---|---|
| A lightweight moisturizing gel-cream that absorbs into skin instantly. | True. |
| This moisturizer never feels greasy, and won’t clog pores. | True. |
Price & Availability
$14.99 at Boots, Versed, and Ulta
The Verdict: Should You Buy It?
It’s fine. If you’ve got oily or combo skin and just want something light that won’t break you out, it works. If your skin’s dry or you want anti-aging, skip it – this isn’t strong enough. It’s cheap, it hydrates, it doesn’t feel gross. That’s pretty much it.
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Vegetable Oil (Olus Oil) (Huile végétale), Polyacrylamide, Carbomer, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoalkane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide* Certified organic ingredient
About Gio
Hi, I’m Gio. I’m a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever – every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what’s worth the splurge and what’s best left on the shelf – using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs.
