What is the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream and who is it best suited for?

The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream is a lightweight daily moisturiser from the Source Marine range, designed for normal to combination skin that needs hydration without heaviness. It's ideal if your skin feels tight by midday, looks dull or tired, and finds regular creams too rich or shiny. The oil-free gel texture absorbs in seconds, leaving no greasy residue.

How do I use the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream in my routine?

Apply the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream morning and evening to a thoroughly cleansed face and neck. For best results, use it after your serum — Thalgo recommends layering it over the Intense Moisture-Quenching Serum. In the evening you can switch to the Revitalising Night Cream, and add the Smoothing Eye Care for the eye area.

What does the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream actually do for my skin?

The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream delivers an instant cooling sensation and provides 24-hour hydration. Clinically measured results show +22% hydration after 24 hours, and after 28 days 81% of volunteers reported visibly fresher skin with faded dehydration lines. It works by replenishing water reserves, releasing moisture gradually, and reinforcing the skin's moisture barrier.

Which key ingredients make the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream effective?

The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream combines Sève Bleue des Océans and a patented micronised algae filtrate to replenish water reserves, while an alginate complex releases hydration gradually over 24 hours. Shea butter and urea reinforce the moisture barrier, and sodium hyaluronate locks moisture at the surface — all without adding weight or shine. The formula is 92% natural-origin.

Is the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream available as a refill, and why does that matter?

Yes — the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream comes in a refillable jar, with an eco-refill available separately. This reduces packaging waste with every repurchase, making it a more sustainable choice without compromising on the product experience. It's a practical option if you want to keep using the same jar while cutting down on single-use packaging.

The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream works in three ways: it cools, hydrates and protects. Cool, on contact: Cooling Gel TechnologyInstant refreshing sensation that energises tired, dull skin. Hydrate, throughout the day: Ocean Blue ExtractDeep sea water complex replenishing the skin's water reserves. Alginate ComplexMarine polysaccharide releasing hydration gradually over 24 hours. Protect the moisture barrier: UreaNatural moisturising factor reinforcing the skin's water retention. Sodium HyaluronateLocks moisture at the surface, preventing dehydration.

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Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream - 50ml

100% of volunteers felt an instant cooling sensation, as if skin had been drenched in fresh water. The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream from the Source Marine range provides 24-hour hydration with a refreshing gel texture that leaves skin visibly fresher and dehydration lines faded.

Clinically measured: +22% hydration after 24 hours. 81% reported visibly fresher skin after 28 days.
Instant cooling gel texture: lightweight, oil-free feel that absorbs in seconds.
Refillable jar: eco-refill available, reducing packaging waste per repurchase.

Contents: 50 milliliter (ml)

Special Price €47.25

Regular Price €52.50

Ordered from supplier

Key features

Hydrates
Lasts 24 hours
Cools
Reduces dryness lines
For smooth skin
At least 90% natural.

Description

Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream: Refreshing 24-Hour Moisturiser for Normal to Combination Skin

100% instant cooling. +22% hydration measured after 24 hours. The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream is the lightweight daily moisturiser in the Source Marine range, designed for skin that craves hydration but hates the feeling of heavy cream. It quenches, cools and leaves skin visibly fresher.

Sève Bleue des Océans and patented micronised algae filtrate provide the hydration core, while an alginate complex releases moisture gradually over the day. Shea butter and urea reinforce the moisture barrier without adding weight. After 28 days, 81% of volunteers reported visibly fresher skin with faded dehydration lines. 92% natural-origin ingredients.

Who is this product for?

For normal to combination skin that needs hydration without richness. Ideal for skin that looks dull or tired and feels tight by midday, but finds cream textures too heavy or shiny. Available as a refill.

Complete your routine

For maximum hydration, apply the Intense Moisture-Quenching Serum first. In the evening, switch to the Revitalising Night Cream. For the eye area, add the Smoothing Eye Care. For dry skin that needs more nourishment, consider the Hydrating Melting Cream instead.

Operation

The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream works in three ways: it cools, hydrates and protects.

Cool, on contact:

Cooling Gel Technology

Instant refreshing sensation that energises tired, dull skin.

Hydrate, throughout the day:

Ocean Blue Extract	Deep sea water complex replenishing the skin's water reserves.
Alginate Complex	Marine polysaccharide releasing hydration gradually over 24 hours.

Protect the moisture barrier:

Urea	Natural moisturising factor reinforcing the skin's water retention.
Sodium Hyaluronate	Locks moisture at the surface, preventing dehydration.

Application

Apply morning and evening to perfectly cleansed face and neck. Use alone or after applying your serum for optimal results.

Result

Enjoy an instant cooling sensation with 100% satisfaction. Hydrates for 24 hours (+22% hydration) and visibly refreshes and fortifies skin after 28 days.

Featured ingredients

Aloe vera – Has hydrating, soothing, and restorative properties
Glycerin – Intensely hydrates and has a soothing effect
Shea butter/Karité butter – Soothes, hydrates, and deeply nourishes, rich in nutrients and essential fatty acids.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Octyldodecanol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum (Fragrance), Xylitylglucoside, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Anhydroxylitol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Palmitoyl Proline, C14-22 Alcohols, Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Serine, Beta-Glucan, Algin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citric Acid. t-Butyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan

The manufacturer is responsible for the composition of the product. As the composition may change, we recommend always checking the ingredients on the packaging.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream and who is it best suited for?: The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream is a lightweight daily moisturiser from the Source Marine range, designed for normal to combination skin that needs hydration without heaviness. It's ideal if your skin feels tight by midday, looks dull or tired, and finds regular creams too rich or shiny. The oil-free gel texture absorbs in seconds, leaving no greasy residue.
How do I use the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream in my routine?: Apply the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream morning and evening to a thoroughly cleansed face and neck. For best results, use it after your serum — Thalgo recommends layering it over the Intense Moisture-Quenching Serum. In the evening you can switch to the Revitalising Night Cream, and add the Smoothing Eye Care for the eye area.
What does the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream actually do for my skin?: The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream delivers an instant cooling sensation and provides 24-hour hydration. Clinically measured results show +22% hydration after 24 hours, and after 28 days 81% of volunteers reported visibly fresher skin with faded dehydration lines. It works by replenishing water reserves, releasing moisture gradually, and reinforcing the skin's moisture barrier.
Which key ingredients make the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream effective?: The Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream combines Sève Bleue des Océans and a patented micronised algae filtrate to replenish water reserves, while an alginate complex releases hydration gradually over 24 hours. Shea butter and urea reinforce the moisture barrier, and sodium hyaluronate locks moisture at the surface — all without adding weight or shine. The formula is 92% natural-origin.
Is the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream available as a refill, and why does that matter?: Yes — the Thalgo Hydrating Cooling Gel-Cream comes in a refillable jar, with an eco-refill available separately. This reduces packaging waste with every repurchase, making it a more sustainable choice without compromising on the product experience. It's a practical option if you want to keep using the same jar while cutting down on single-use packaging.