I was looking for a lightweight natural-type of gel moisturizer to use on my body, as what I had used previously (Benton’s Aloe BHA toner) ran out and I wanted to try something different. Tony Moly’s Eco Bamboo Water Gel with its really high content of bamboo water sounded good… so I thought, why not try this.

I like that the main ingredient of this product is bamboo water, but it doesn’t really live up to my expectations. I’ve used this on my legs and arms as a summertime prep-moisturizer before I put on my body cream. However, I find that it doesn’t absorb into my skin very well, and seems to leave a sort of film or barrier over my skin that doesn’t feel so pleasant… the sensation to me feels kind of like very thin plastic wrap? And, that barrier sort of interferes with my heavier body cream, so the cream doesn’t absorb properly. It also didn’t really help with my skin’s hydration levels, and it didn’t help to make my skin any softer or smoother.

As a gel, it is refreshing, and the scent is nice and light and the packaging is adorable (as always with Tony Moly). However, I have to say that this product doesn’t impress me much. I’ve shared this with my mom and she seems to like it, but then again, my mom’s skin isn’t as finicky as mine and she’s easily impressed with all the Korean products I share with her. Sigh. I don’t think I’ll be repurchasing this again >__<;