#5 The Refining GelCrème (Formerly #5 The GelCrème)
50ml
This refining hydrator supports skin pH balance with a complex of hydroxy acids, visibly evening skin tone and texture while delivering hydration. Ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin types, it delivers a smoother look and feel while restoring clarity. Use nightly after applying serums to support skin hydration.
Use in the PM
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New Names, Same Favourite Formulations
In the coming weeks and months, you’ll begin to see a shift in how our formulations and collections are named and presented on our packaging.
This change is small, but significant—and intended to support client navigation, education, and discoverability when it comes to exploring the RATIONALE range. It’s an evolution we’re proud to be bringing you on.
The Results
reported improved hydration.
saw an improvement in even skin tone.
experienced smoother skin.
*Based on a 28-day trial with 22 participants.
The Essential Six System
The Ritual
Dispense a pearl-sized amount into palm.
Smooth gently over face, neck, décolletage and backs of hands.
Inside the Formulation
Every RATIONALE Formulation is crafted with the highest quality of ingredients, formulated into three key Complexes.
The Research
A vibrant, radiant complexion is intimately connected to the pH of the skin’s outermost layer, the Stratum Corneum.
Sensitivity, barrier breakdown, pigmentation and premature ageing are all consequences of environmental damage. These occur as a result of excessive solar exposure, causing the skin’s pH to shift from a healthy acidic state to alkaline, triggering the upregulation of enzymes that break down connective tissue and erode protective barrier structures.
Signalling peptides in human skin direct all metabolic processes, including desquamation (cell turnover), cellular differentiation (cellular function), and hydration. Short-chain protein sequences and ceramides are critical in these intercellular communication processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
RATIONALE’s GelCrèmes are a combination of water and lipids with a higher concentration of water-based ingredients, resulting in a lightweight consistency.
RATIONALE GelCrèmes act as a gentle hydrator, seamlessly infusing the skin with active ingredients for enhanced effectiveness.
The GelCrèmes have a lightweight texture, enabling faster absorption into the skin compared to the heavier texture of traditional crèmes, which are designed to be absorbed more slowly into the skin.
Combination skin types can benefit from using a gel Formulation to address both hydration and oil flow simultaneously. If you're new to active ingredients or experiencing redness, RATIONALE’s GelCrèmes can be a gentle introduction that is less likely to cause skin sensitivities.
The primary differences lie in the active ingredients: #5 The Refining GelCrème gently recalibrates skin pH with a Complex of Hydroxy Acids, whereas #6 The Refining GelCrème and #6 The Rejuvenating GelCrème supports skin renewal with a Botanical Retinol Alternative (Bakuchiol) Complex—a botanical alternative to Vitamin A.