This night cream is a water based gel that gives your skin a lot of moisture without the heaviness of an oil based night cream. I purchased it a Clicks for R40 which is a bargain for a night cream. This gel-cream contains zinc which helps to balance oily skin and prevents breakouts. It does take a few minutes to fully absorb into your skin but I did not leave any residue on my skin. In the morning my skin felt plump and the oily areas of my face were not shiny at all. I really like this gel-cream but I found it to be not nourishing enough for my drier winter skin which is more normal to combination.