I got a set of Lancome Hydra Zen Neoclam sample which includes the "Multi-Relief Anti-Stress Moistursing Aqua Gel Fresh" and "Detoxifying Moistursing Multi-Relief Anti-Stress Gel Essence". Just like the aqua gel, this gel essence is not moist enough even on a summer morning. The texture is too "watery". Although saying that "absorb quickly", I would consider that the product is "being evaporated quickly" since I don't feel any "moist" after applying it. Unless you are oily skin, I recommend you not to use it for the routine. But for those young lady with oily skin over the whole face, she may try that.