e.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Moisturizer is a lightweight, non-greasy gel moisturizer made with oily and combination skin in mind. It launched in December 2023 at $12 and is $13 on e.l.f.'s site today, with a 4.6 star rating from 4,371 reviews.
Who Is the Gel-Yeah Moisturizer For?
e.l.f. positions it for oily and combination skin, and describes the texture as non-greasy, so it "absorbs" quickly instead of sitting on top like a heavy face cream. That makes it a candidate for people who find rich creams too much, especially under makeup.
Our take: if your skin runs dry rather than oily, a gel may not be enough on its own. The formula is built around lightweight hydration, not heavy occlusion.
What Is in It?
The ingredients e.l.f. highlights on its product page are:
- Allantoin, which is used for softening and soothing skin.
- Squalane, a lightweight emollient.
- Prickly pear, the botanical extract e.l.f. names in its description.
e.l.f. says the gel leaves skin soft, hydrated and visibly plumped. It also lists the product as 100% vegan, cruelty-free and Fair Trade.
How Do You Use It?
According to e.l.f.'s directions, massage a small amount onto the face and neck after cleansing, patting until absorbed, in the morning and evening. Our take: because it has no SPF, pair it with a sunscreen in the daytime.
Is It Worth It? What the Ratings Say
The product page shows 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,371 reviews. That is a large sample, and it points to a broadly liked formula. Ratings on a brand's own site tend to skew positive, so treat it as a strong signal rather than proof for your skin.
What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?
Confirmed: price, rating, key ingredients and skin-type positioning are all from e.l.f.'s current product page.
Not confirmed: the page we read doesn't show the jar size or a full ingredient list, so check the box for allergens before buying.
September 21, 2026 update: we re-checked the price and rating. The moisturizer costs $1 more than at launch.
Quick Answers
Is it good for acne-prone skin? e.l.f. says it is made with oily skin in mind, but it doesn't make acne-specific claims on the page we read.
Can I use it under makeup? The lightweight gel texture is designed for that, according to the brand.
Have you tried it? Tell us how it worked for your skin type in the comments.
