Refining Lotus Gel-Crème 50 ml

The Refining Lotus Gel-Crème by Ranavat is much more than a lightweight moisturizer. Its fine, almost weightless texture provides long-lasting hydration while refining pores and skin texture at the same time. Skin feels smooth, soft, and balanced, without a shiny film or heaviness - just right for combination skin, oilier skin, and anyone who quickly finds rich creams too much.

• Luxurious gel-crème between moisturizer and refining treatment
• For all skin types, ideal for normal, combination, oily, and blemish-prone skin
• Visibly refines pores and uneven skin texture
• Floral Ketoacid Complex and Gluconolactone/PHA provide gentle daily exfoliation
• Betaine, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid provide long-lasting, lightweight hydration
• With squalane, murumuru butter, ashwagandha, and lotus
• Non-comedogenic, dermatologically and clinically tested, and tested for sensitive skin
• Vegan and cruelty-free, without silicones or synthetic fragrances

What makes the formula so interesting is the combination of gentle exfoliation and pleasant nourishment. Ranavat's Floral Ketoacid Complex of lotus, hibiscus, and jasmine supports a more even skin surface and makes pores appear finer. Gluconolactone, a gentle PHA, complements this effect and combines gentle exfoliation with hydration. At the same time, betaine, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid provide plump freshness, while squalane and murumuru butter keep skin supple. The result is not an “exfoliating cream,” but an elegant daily moisturizer that gradually makes the skin look clearer, smoother, and more refined.

The gel-crème is also typically Ranavat in terms of sensory experience: silky, lightweight, and luxurious, with a delicate natural floral scent and a polished satin finish. It absorbs quickly, works very well under makeup and sunscreen, and feels pleasantly uncomplicated despite its extensive botanical composition.

The clinical results support this: 100% showed a reduction in the appearance of pore size. After four weeks, 97% felt their skin was nourished and 94% felt that their skin texture was refined. After just one week, 97% described their skin as smoother and more balanced, and the texture as pleasantly lightweight.

Key Ingredients

• Floral Ketoacid Complex of lotus, hibiscus & jasmine - the heart of the refining effect. Ranavat combines three flower extracts into a gentle complex that smooths the skin's surface, makes pores appear finer, and brings new clarity to a dull, uneven complexion. The effect is intentionally gentle enough for a daily moisturizer.
• Gluconolactone / PHA - an especially gentle polyhydroxy acid that evenly loosens dead skin cells from the surface, thereby smoothing rough areas, uneven texture, and dull skin. Gluconolactone also has moisture-binding properties and is generally better tolerated than classic AHAs - a lovely choice for more sensitive skin as well.
• Betaine & glycerin - two powerful humectants and an important reason why the gel-crème feels so comfortable despite its lightness. They bind water in the upper layers of the skin and provide plumper, smoother, and comfortably hydrated skin, without leaving a heavy finish.
• Squalane & murumuru butter - give the lightweight gel texture exactly the right amount of lipid nourishment. Squalane makes skin silky and supple and helps reduce moisture loss. Murumuru butter adds valuable fatty acids and ensures that dehydrated combination skin also receives sufficient nourishment.
• Hyaluronic acid - binds additional moisture and makes skin appear plumper and smoother. Combined with betaine and glycerin, it creates intense hydration without making the cream feel rich.
• Ashwagandha & Ayurvedic botanicals - ashwagandha is one of Ayurveda's important plants and complements the formula with antioxidant plant compounds. Together with licorice, manjistha, punarnava, sarsaparilla, and other traditional botanicals, it gives the modern gel-crème its unmistakable Ranavat signature.

How to Use

• Morning and evening, after cleansing, essence, and serum, apply about 2 pumps to the face and neck.
• Gently spread and allow to absorb briefly.
• In the morning, follow with a sufficiently high SPF.
• For oily or combination skin, the gel-crème is excellent as a standalone moisturizer over a serum.
• For dry skin, it can be used as a lightweight moisturizing layer and then supplemented with a richer moisturizer or facial oil.
• For more glow, apply the Brightening Saffron Serum Radiant Rani first.
• Find more lightweight facial care in our face creams.

About Ranavat

Ranavat combines India's beauty traditions with modern active skincare and luxurious sensory experiences. Founder Michelle Ranavat translates Ayurvedic plants such as lotus, saffron, and ashwagandha into sophisticated formulations that bring together tradition, modern cosmetic development, and visible performance.

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FAQ

What does the Refining Lotus Gel-Crème do?
It combines long-lasting hydration with a gentle refining effect. Skin looks smoother and more balanced, the texture appears more even, and pores look finer.

What skin type is the gel-crème suitable for?
All skin types. It offers its greatest benefits for normal skin, combination skin, and oily or blemish-prone skin. The formula is non-comedogenic and has also been tested on sensitive skin.

Can the gel-crème shrink pores?
The actual size of a pore cannot be permanently changed cosmetically. However, a smoother skin surface, fewer impurities, and balanced skincare can make pores appear visibly finer. In the clinical study of the finished product, 100% showed a reduction in the appearance of pore size.

Does the gel-crème have an exfoliating effect?
Yes, but very gently. The Floral Ketoacid Complex and Gluconolactone/PHA support the removal of dead skin cells and smooth the skin's surface. Nevertheless, the product is designed as a daily moisturizer and is not comparable to an intensive acid peel.

What are Floral Ketoacids?
Ranavat uses this term for its proprietary flower complex of lotus, hibiscus, and jasmine. It was developed to gently refine skin texture and make pores appear less visible. In the formula, Gluconolactone, a well-known PHA, complements this exfoliating effect.

Does the cream provide enough hydration despite its lightweight texture?
Yes. Betaine is already the second ingredient in the INCI and is combined with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and murumuru butter. This gives skin both water-binding hydration and lightweight lipid nourishment.

Is the Lotus Gel-Crème suitable as a makeup primer?
Yes. The lightweight gel-crème absorbs quickly and leaves a smooth, satin-like finish that sunscreen and makeup apply very well over.

How does it differ from the Renewing Bakuchi Crème?
The Lotus Gel-Crème is significantly lighter and focuses on pores, skin texture, balance, and lightweight hydration. The Renewing Bakuchi Crème is richer and more focused on fine lines, regeneration, and intensive lipid nourishment.

Does the gel-crème have a scent?
Yes, a light natural floral scent. No synthetic fragrances are added; the scent comes from the botanical ingredients in the formula.

Ingredients

Aqua, Betaine*, Cetearyl Olivate*, Isoamyl Laurate*, Squalane*, Sorbitan Olivate*, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Glycerin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Gluconolactone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate*, Isoamyl Cocoate*, Butylene Glycol*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum*, Benzyl Alcohol*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol*, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract, Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract, Pavonia Odorata Extract, Prunus Cerasoides Stem Extract, Rubia Cordifolia Root Extract, Solanum Indicum Plant Extract, Solanum Xanthocarpum Extract, Tocopherol*, Cyanocobalamin, Linalool.

*Naturally derived