Oil-Free Hyaluronic Gel-Cream
The no-shine hydration hero for oily and combination skin — Western oil-free shelves' quiet workhorse.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs (stock formula) · GMPC + ISO 22716 · US FDA registered
Oil-free gel moisturizers serve the largest undramatic audience in skincare: oily, combination and acne-prone consumers who find cream textures greasy. Western drugstore shelves have carried a hyaluronic gel-cream as a permanent bestseller for a decade because it solves a specific, daily, universal problem — hydration without shine — and it layers invisibly under sunscreen and makeup.
We manufacture this category as a stock private-label base: multi-weight hyaluronic acid and glycerin in a bouncy oil-free gel, with niacinamide and soothing add-ons available. It is the natural companion to our BHA exfoliant and niacinamide serum — together, the complete oily-skin routine Western content creators describe.
Bouncy water-gel · 50 ml jar or pump tube · day and night use
Key Actives & Typical Concentrations
All INCI names and concentration ranges below reflect publicly documented formulation practice for this category. Every value is adjustable in your custom build — see the customization section.
| Ingredient (INCI) | Typical Level | Function & Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Hyaluronate (multi-weight) | 1% | Deep-layer hydration without oils or heaviness |
| Glycerin | 5% | Humectant backbone for all-day comfort |
| Niacinamide | 2–4% optional | Oil regulation and tone support for oily-skin positioning |
| Allantoin + Panthenol | 0.2% / 1% | Soothing comfort after cleansing or actives |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | 0.5% optional | Sebum-mimicking softness without occlusive oils |
How We Engineer This Formula
Zero oil, zero compromise
The base contains no ester oils, no silicone-heavy slip, no occlusives — the clean 'oil-free, non-comedogenic' platform that oily-skin buyers filter for. Preservative efficacy and texture stability are verified per batch, because water-gel systems demand tighter microbiology control than creams.
The climate-versatile SKU
One formula sells in Texas humidity and Norwegian winter (under a richer cream). For brands selling across the US, Gulf and Europe, this is the single moisturizer that avoids seasonal SKU splits — a genuine supply-chain simplification.
Routine-complete with our other SKUs
Gel-cream + 2% BHA liquid + niacinamide serum is the canonical oily-skin three-step. All three are stock systems in our factory, so your line launches complete in one production run.
Manufactured In-House, Documented Per Batch
Oil-free systems are produced on dedicated water-phase lines.
Our factory (Guangdong Kuaiying Biotechnology, license 粤妆20250206) runs GMPC and ISO 22716-certified lines with batch traceability from raw material to carton. Every production order ships with certificate of analysis, stability summary, microbiology report and MoCRA/CPNP-ready documentation.
Customization Options for Your Brand
- Texture: bouncy gel (classic) / lighter watery gel / cushioned gel-cream
- Add-ons: niacinamide, green tea, centella, amino-acid complex
- Packaging: 50 ml jar, pump tube, airless; clear or frosted components
- Claim support: non-comedogenic-formula documentation, dermatologically tested via partner labs
- Fragrance-free standard
- Full dossier: PET/challenge test, stability, MoCRA/CPNP
MOQ & Ordering Tiers
| Order Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Stock formula (HA gel-cream) | 1,000 pcs / SKU · ready to fill · production in 10–15 days |
| Adjusted stock (add-ons/texture) | 1,000 pcs / SKU · 7-day sample |
| Full custom ODM | 1,000 pcs / SKU · production in 10–15 days |
| Sampling | 3–5 samples, 5–7 days, cost credited against first order |
Payment terms: 30–50% deposit, balance before shipment. Full quotation within 24 hours of your brief.
MOQ and lead time above are the standard liquid, cream and gel route. The real minimum is set by the manufacturing system rather than the category: surfactant systems (shampoo, body wash) start at 2,000 pcs, stick formats at 3,000, and powders and sheet masks at 5,000 — with longer production runs to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What MOQ applies to the oil-free gel-cream?
1,000 pcs per SKU on the stock base with your labels; texture or add-on changes and full custom development all use the same 1,000 pcs floor.
Is 'non-comedogenic' a claim we can print?
The formula is designed oil-free with non-occlusive emollients; formal non-comedogenic claims are supported by formula documentation and, where needed, comedogenicity testing we arrange through partner labs. Requirements differ by market — we map them for you.
Can this be positioned as a sunscreen base or makeup primer?
Yes — the texture layers invisibly under SPF and foundation, and brands often market it as a prep step. A dedicated primer version with soft-focus powders is also a common custom build.
How does a water-gel survive hot-climate shipping?
Water-gels are actually our most heat-stable format: the risk points are preservative efficacy and phase stability, both verified by 45°C accelerated testing and freeze-thaw cycles on every batch.
Related Benchmark Formulas
2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Toner
The single most reviewed exfoliant type in Western skincare — pH-controlled, pore-deep, leave-on.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc Serum
The best-selling single-active serum type in US and EU e-commerce — now manufacturable under your own brand.
Ceramide PM Barrier Repair Lotion
The dermatologist-coded night moisturizer — barrier science at drugstore economics.
Further Reading
Planning moisturizer SKUs and volumes.
What separates gel specialists from generalists.
Buyer guides for this build
Before you brief a supplier on this category, these are the guides that answer the questions buyers ask next — timelines, order quantities, cost structure and compliance.
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