Mary & May - Sensitive Soothing Gel Cream 70g

Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Cream 70 g

Product Overview

The Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Cream is a lightweight, water‑gel/gel‑cream moisturizer designed especially for sensitive, irritated, blemish‑prone, or reactive skin. Its formulation aims to soothe inflammation, reduce redness, calm skin irritation (from environmental stress, acne, or over‑use of actives), while delivering hydration without heaviness or greasiness.

Key Ingredients & Their Roles

Texture, Feel & Suitability

• The cream has a translucent gel‑cream / gel‑type texture: lightweight, cooling, quickly absorbed. It is designed to soothe and avoid heaviness or feeling greasy. 

• Because of its high plant extract content (especially Houttuynia Cordata) and tea tree, it offers visible calming effects for redness, irritation, or skin stress.

• It’s ideal for sensitive, oily, combination, or blemish‑prone skin, especially in climates where humidity, pollution, or heat can aggravate skin.

What It Avoids / Skin Safety

• Free from many common irritants: no parabens, no artificial fragrance, no artificial colors, no mineral oil; designed to be more “clean” in formulation. Cruelty‑free product. 

• “16 harmful ingredients” are skipped in its formulation. Optionally, some listings say “paraben, artificial fragrance & colors, alcohol, mineral oil, surfactants and allergens” are excluded. 

Benefits for Skin (Especially in Pakistan Scenario)

Given common skin concerns in Pakistan (sun, heat, pollution, occasional strong treatments, oily or acne‑prone skin), here are how this product delivers:

1. Redness & Irritation Calm‑Down
   Helps soothe skin after sun exposure, wind, pollution, or overuse of actives (like exfoliants or acids). The high Houttuynia content offers anti‑inflammatory effect.

2. Blemish Care & Pore Refinement
   With tea tree extract, it can help with bacterial breakouts; it also helps in making pores look less obvious. For those with acne or blackheads, this can be beneficial.

3. Hydration without Greasiness
   Thanks to multiple hyaluronic acids and lightweight gel texture, moisture is delivered without heaviness — which is important in humid weather or if you dislike oily finishes.

4. Barrier Support
   Ingredients like panthenol help with skin barrier repair, reduce water loss, protect against environmental aggressors.

5. Everyday Comfort
   Because it is gentle, many can use it both morning and night; after cleanser, toner, or serum. It can substitute as a soothing step when skin feels reactive; good “repair” cream.

How to Use

• When: Use it morning (AM) and/or evening (PM) after cleansing and toning (and any serums).

• Amount: Use a moderate amount (e.g. a pea‑ or blueberry‑sized amount, depending on face size).

• Application: Gently massage into skin, then pat for better absorption. Focus on irritated or red areas. Avoid contact with eyes.

• Layering Tips: You can follow with sunscreen in the morning. If using other actives (strong acids, retinol, vitamin C), monitor skin response; you might alternate nights or use this cream as a buffer.

• Patch Test: Always recommended with new products, especially for sensitive skin. Try on a small area first (e.g. jawline or behind the ear).

Possible Drawbacks / Things to Watch

• Because it includes tea tree extract, though it’s antibacterial, tea tree can irritate some skin types sensitive to essential oils or certain plant extracts. Always test.

• The gel‑cream is lightweight but in very dry weather or winter, might need layering with a richer cream or occlusive to prevent tightness.

• Packaging formats (jar vs. tube) may affect hygiene; using clean spatulas helps.

Comparison & Positioning

• Versus heavy creams: Much lighter, more breathable, better for oily or combination skin.

• Versus ointments or thick barrier creams: Less occlusive, more suitable as a day cream or cooling cream.

• Versus similar “soothing / sensitive skin” creams: Its high % of Houttuynia Cordata is a distinguishing feature; also, the combination with folk‑favorite tea tree, multiple hyaluronic acids, and avoidance of many common irritants give it more appeal for those wanting clean but effective formulas.

Marketing / Sales Copy Sample (for Makeup Stash Pakistan)

Calm, Cool & Clear
Calm the storm on your skin with Mary & May Sensitive Soothing Gel Cream 70 g — a soothing gel‑cream packed with 71.8 % Houttuynia Cordata + 9.7 % Tea Tree so you can defuse redness, calm breakouts, and refine pores without any heavy or greasy feel. Complete with six types of hyaluronic acid and panthenol, it delivers hydration and barrier support where you need it most. Free from parabens, artificial fragrance & color, mineral oil, and cruelty‑free.

Why You’ll Want It:
• Lightweight cooling texture for hot, humid days
• Instant comfort after irritation (sun, pollution, cosmetic irritation)
• Helps lessen acne‑related inflammation
• Safe enough for AM & PM use — use under sunscreen in the morning

How to Use: After cleansing & toning, apply a moderate amount, massage in and pat. Use twice daily or whenever skin feels stressed.

Available now at Makeup Stash Pakistan with authenticity guarantee, local delivery, and expert advice for sensitive skin routines.