I purchased this cream with the serum when those were on sale. I wasnt satisfied with the hydration the serum was providing, but when used with this gel type of cream, the skin felt much hydrated. Since this cream is light, you can use it during summer season but good for the winter too. I am not sure about how soothing this cream can be as the name suggests, but it doesnt contain strong ingredients or leave my sensitive skin irratated.