I get really oily skin so I thought the gel version will work better for me and having used it for a few weeks now I am thoroughly impressed by how light it is on my skin. Meaning it provides sufficient moisture without the heaviness, greasiness and stickiness during the day. Absorbs well without clogging my pores or breaking me out. Because its so light on my oily skin I feel that this will probably be too dry for dry skin types. I had to minus a star because I find its too light for the drier winter days but will work perfect for summer and humid days.