Burt's Bees Clear & Balanced Gel Cream Moisturizer for Breakout-Prone Skin, 1.8 oz — Lightweight squalane + prebiotic hydration

Burt's Bees Clear and Balanced Skin Balancing Gel Cream is a lightweight, 99% natural gel moisturizer that delivers hydration using squalane and an inulin prebiotic designed for breakout-prone skin.

This gel-cream blends replenishing oils and a skin-friendly prebiotic into a non-greasy formula made to restore moisture without overwhelming pores. Packaged in a convenient 1.8 oz bottle, it skips parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, and SLS, and carries Leaping Bunny certification. Use morning and night after cleansing to support skin that needs moisture but tends toward blemishes.

How does this gel cream fit into a routine for breakout-prone skin?

Apply the gel cream on clean skin as the hydrating step after your cleanser and any spot treatments. Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, which helps prevent clogged pores while maintaining surface hydration. Pair it with gentle cleansers and targeted treatments rather than heavy creams or occlusives.

• Use after washing and toning, morning and night.
• Works well under sunscreen and makeup because it dries down non-greasy.
• Compliments Burt's Bees exfoliants and blemish sticks for a balanced regimen.

What ingredients help balance skin without causing breakouts?

The formula centers on squalane for lightweight, stable hydration and inulin, a plant-derived prebiotic that supports a healthy skin microbiome. These actives hydrate and help maintain the skin’s natural balance without heavy oils or pore-clogging agents. The product avoids common irritants and known pore-blockers, reducing the chance of flare-ups.

• Squalane: hydrates without heaviness or greasiness.
• Inulin (prebiotic): supports skin’s microbial balance.
• Free of parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, and SLS.

Will this gel cream feel heavy or leave residue?

The gel-cream is formulated to be lightweight and fast-absorbing, leaving a smooth, non-sticky finish. Because it’s 99% natural in origin and uses light emollients, most users notice hydration without a film or shine. It’s suitable for layering under sunscreen or makeup without pilling.

• Gel-cream texture that sinks into skin quickly.
• Non-greasy finish suitable for oily to combination skin.
• Ideal for day and night use; pairs with SPF in the morning.

Is this product cruelty-free and suitable for sensitive skin?

Burt's Bees Clear and Balanced Gel Cream is Leaping Bunny certified, meaning it’s never tested on animals. The formula avoids several common irritants and is dermatologist-recommended as part of the brand’s natural skincare offering. As with any topical product, patch test first if you have very reactive skin.

• Leaping Bunny certified — cruelty-free.
• Formulated without SLS, parabens, phthalates, or petrolatum.
• Dermatologist-recommended natural brand; patch test if sensitive.

Who is this for: This gel cream is aimed at people with oily, combination, or breakout-prone skin who need consistent moisture without heavy emollients. It suits users seeking mostly natural formulations and cruelty-free credentials, and those who want a lightweight hydrator that layers easily with treatments, sunscreen, and makeup. Choose this 1.8 oz Burt's Bees balancing gel cream if you want a simple, everyday moisturizer focused on hydration and skin microbiome support without added pore-clogging ingredients.

Ingredients

water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, garcinia indica seed butter, inulin, squalane, polyglyceryl-6 distearate, fructooligosaccharides, propanediol, sclerotium gum, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, jojoba esters, silica, sodium PCA, polygyceryl-3 beeswax, ethyl lauroyl arginate HCL, cetyl alcohol, potassium lactate, potassium sorbate, lactic acid, sodium phytate, xanthan gum, tocopherol, citric acid, lecithin, glycine soja (soybean) oil, pullulan, alcohol, phenoxyethanol