20 Best Moisturizer For Dry Skin Before Makeup (2023 Updated)

I should have read beyond the best reviews, because most others are really negative. I have very well balanced clear skin with no issues, and my skin handles most moisturizers even with scent. Why this product is called Hydro Boost is beyond me–it literally dries out your skin on contact.

And this cooling property-its just a gimmick and doesn’t do anything for your skin. Why would I want a face products that feels like aftershave? This stuff does absorb well, in fact, it absorbs immediately and just disappears leaving you with tight dry skin.

I tried by itself repeatedly, before moisturizer, after moisturizer, on my neck, on my legs. all terrible. And it stings if it get a anywhere near any sensitive areas. This is the most misleading product I have ever purchased.

I threw it away–the entire new big bottle. Its not just useless, it actually works in reverse. I am truly stunned.

I am writing this review as someone who has NOT tried the old formula. I think it goes without saying that reformulations can be beyond disappointing for those who loved a product exactly as it was (I relate with different products).

However, I can only review this as a stand-alone. I like the packaging in some ways, but I agree with those who are disappointed (especially in that this was apparently formerly in glass packaging). While the aesthetic of this current packaging is appealing, I really think it would be best for Laneige to at LEAST figure out how to make this a refillable system.

We need less plastic for the sake of this planet! As for the cream, I like the texture. It’s that unique light/spreadable consistency that still feels quite hydrating. Lovely under makeup and/or sunscreen as it sinks into skin rapidly, but leaves it feeling nourished and soft.

Laneige is highlighting their own form of hyaluronic acid (looks the same on the INCI) which is interesting but hard to speak of long term results. In the short term, I do feel this gives a plumping result on my skin.

The smell is a little strong to my nose, but perhaps that is because I’m used to fragrance-free skincare products, and this contains fragrance. Overall, I’d give it 4 stars in comparison to other options at Sephora.

The texture is actually really nice IMO, but the scent and packaging lose it some points.

Skin type: Combination, Complexion: Clear, Age: 35 As someone who loved the original version of this (Water Bank Moisture Cream), I’m reviewing it to compare while I still have a little left of the original and can say I’m quite happy with it.

In appearance the new Water Bank cream looks the same. The smell is a bit softer but similar, and the original didn’t have a strong scent to begin with so if you found the original Water Bank cream’s scent a bit strong, this should possibly be all right for you.

The consistency is a touch thinner, making it come across as a little less rich or, if you worry about your face feeling clogged or caked, not as thick. Compared to the gel version of Water Bank, it’s still thick and soothing though.

It absorbs at a similar speed as the original and leaves my skin feeling the same. Until it has absorbed fully into the skin, the new Water Bank cream will feel a bit thinner but that’s all. Unfortunately I’m not a huge full face of makeup wearer so I can’t give commentary on how either cream sits under foundation, contour and powders.

Overall, I’m happy with the new version as it still does what the old one did and there’s barely any physical difference between the two. A good cream before, especially if you have dry skin or are dry in parts, and a good cream now!.

I have been using the deep-clean cleanser, Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Exfoliating Toner, Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturiser, Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Serum & the Water Sleeping Mask. I can honestly say after trying so many skin products (some very expensive) that I have finally found a brand that actually works! It doesn’t take long to start working either! Despite having microdermabrasion, I had bad black heads on my nose & chin, but since using the cleanser & toner they’ve all but gone! The cleanser & toner are so effective, yet aren’t harsh on your skin or moisture sapping like other products I’ve used.

I suffer with Rosacea on my cheeks. This used to be hot, uncomfortable/sometimes painful & visibly bright red. This was obviously embarrassing for me. Since using Laneige it’s no longer an issue, as my cheeks are no longer bright red or hot.

My Mum & boyfriend have also visibly noticed the improvement. I have also noticed that the scarring/dark spots around my mouth & chin area (from monthly period spots) have all but gone. I’m also yet to have a flare up since using Laneige! The serum is absolutely divine & feels like silk on your skin.

It’s my favourite product! The cream moisturiser, sleeping mask & the serum are all beautifully moisturising without being oily & they soak into your skin easily. Honestly hand on heart cannot recommend these products enough! 10/10 5*.

I have ultra sensitive, reactive and acne prone skin with occasional eczema flare ups and I learned the hard way that, contrary to FAB’s claims, this moisturizer is not meant for skin like mine. I bought it a few years ago and almost immediately after applying it for the first time, I felt a tingling, then burning sensation, across almost my entire face; my skin then flushed red and felt warm to the touch.

A few painful minutes later, I had to wash my face and apply my regular moisturizer because the reaction didn’t fade. I tried it again a few days later but experienced the same thing. I even bought this again a few months ago, thinking I must have done something wrong because so many people love it, but no; I had the same reaction this time as well.

Because I’ve had very sensitive skin almost all my life, I know which ingredients to avoid based on past reactions but I blame myself for accepting the brand’s claims and not checking the ingredients list carefully.

Had I done so, I wouldn’t have purchased this all as this contains eucalyptus oil, a fragrant essential oil that serves no purpose other than to cause irritation. While not everyone will react to essential oils, they’ve caused some of the worst reactions I’ve had and they don’t belong in products made specifically for those with sensitive skin.

Either FAB needs to stop claiming this is a moisturizer that even the most sensitive, distressed and eczema prone skin can use OR remove the eucalyptus oil altogether. I personally don’t recommended this moisturizer at all but, for those that do want it, I suggest patch testing, at the very least.

I’m so glad I bought a tester/sample size. It has silicone in it, so it will pill- especially if you use any other products that have silicone. Even with the most simple routines, no actives and just a serum or an oil it pills.

A lot. Creates this gunk on your cheeks and jawline mixing with other ingredients in your routine. I keep it pretty ‘clean’ when it comes to my products and nothing else I use makes my face sticky, pill or any of that annoying stuff.

This product though? I rarely experience it not pilling or, worse, turning into sludge just after using a couple of my pricey products that I feel are almost wasted when I use this over them. Especially when you’re paying a dollar or more per ml, would rather go a superior brand with cleaner ingredients.

I just bought kiehls ultra because I’ve enjoyed that in the past. I bought this because I have dry, sensitive skin. I need lots of moisture. I’ve found it’s best to rely on more than just a moisturiser for the amount of moisture I need so I incorporate face oils – especially in cooler months – like rose hip, vitamin e oils and I’ve just bought face hero so will be back with a review on that.

I usually really struggle in winter but the face oils with a good moisturiser, regular hyaluronic acid use and not going overboard with actives is key for me.

After a long and very expensive search for the perfect moisturizer, I finally found it with this product! I put my skin through h*ll and back last year which resulted in an acne rosacea flare up, followed by a bad case of hormonal acne (which was the result of another issue in my life).

Saw a derm because I was miserable and she prescribed azelaic acid. So my routine has been Inkey List Salicyclic Acid cleanser, azelaic acid foam, and FAB Ultra Repair Cream! At the beginning the cleanser and AA really dried out my skin, but using this moisturizer really balanced everything out to where I can use them both AM & PM with no problem whatsoever.

Not to mentioned it really calms down any redness or sensitivity (from wearing uncomfortable masks all day). And if there’s ever a night where I feel I need to lock in some more hydration I’ll use the Elta MD intense moisturizer on top of this one (as recommended by my derm.

) So yeah, this moisturizer feels so perfect in my routine. In the AM though, I do have to wait for it to sink in and dry down before I apply sunscreen. It will pill if I apply sunscreen on directly after using the moisturizer.

(I use EltaMD UV Clear Tinted) I’ve also only ever used this during winter time, so I’m curious to see how it will perform during warmer months! For further reference, I have sensitive, combo skin and hormonal acne.

But honestly, this moisturizer has helped balance out my skin so much that it feels normal, no excessive oiliness or dryness anywhere.

It’s okay. I was honestly really disappointed in this face moisturizer from Cetaphil. I got it both with and without sunscreen and it was just really watered-down feeling, smelled weird, and sat on top of my skin.

I bought it when I started Accutane because of the convenient size, added SPF, and also due to my great experience with the Cetaphil cleansers. I ended up returning the first one and currently need to return this one with SPF.

It made my skin look and feel so oily, didn’t actually help with my dry skin much, and the smell even overpowered my perfume! I was driving with my boyfriend and we were searching for the bad smell for 20 minutes until we realized it was this moisturizer.

I love Cetaphil, but I don’t love this moisturizer.

This is a very light weight cream. Feels rather water based which is great for my combination acne prone skin. I also have very sensitive skin with eczema on my nose. It does not irritate me or inflame my eczema at all.

It hydrates my skin very well for day time use. I don’t notice any fragrance and nothing burns so that’s a huge plus. Highly recommend for day time use. I wouldn’t recommend this for night time use as I try to go for a heavier cream for night time routine.

If you’re like me that needs deep hydration for overnight then this does not do the trick.

At first, I liked this product very much because its texture is fluid and absorbed very fast, also I felt that I had made a good purchase because it included hyaluronic acid, but after using it several days I realized that it is not enough.

My skin needs something more moisturizing than this. At first, I used only one poof, then two poofs and considered increasing it to three poofs, but I wanted the product to last longer so I didn’t.

Finally, I ended up using two poofs in the day and two at night, but I think there are better moisturizers that better fulfill their function for a reasonable price. I feel sorry because it is a good brand and its products are good, but this was not the case for me.

I religiously used this product for 5 years and this will be the last time I ever use it. I’m someone with dry and oily skin, and just regular cream based moisturizer never quite hydrated my skin enough.

The original formula of this moisturizer was perfect; it worked well and felt lightweight without it getting overly oily or feeling my skin left dry. I know people had mixed opinions about the scent, but as an Asian-American, the scent was nostalgic and reminded me of those creamy juice ice bars that would come in a plastic tube from the Asian market or Ranch 99.

So, I loved, LOVED the scent. I recently was running low on this product and purchased a new one before I went on a trip because I would be out of my current one by the time I returned home. Today, I opened it since finishing my jar of the old formula and I was heartbroken and disappointed when I opened the box and saw the “new” packaging and even more disappointed by the formula.

I’m not a fan of this change, the new formula doesn’t feel or hydrate like it used to, I hate opening the lid on new formula and getting even a whiff of that “new” non-scented smell from the product.

I’m disappointed in Farmacy for whatever corners they cut to “revamp” or change this moisturizer that didn’t need ANY tweaking in the first place. And to prove how heartbroken and how much I hate this product now, this is my first ever review for anything I’ve purchased from Sephora.

I guess I’ll have to find a different brand because Farmacy isn’t going to get any more of my money because of this. I will never forgive them unless they reverse these “improvements” because they ruined one of their best products.

You should be ashamed Farmacy. Rest in peace original Daily Greens moisturizer, fly high and know that you will never be forgotten :(.

I’ve been an avid user for years. The formula was perfect and never broke out my sensitive skin. UNTIL they changed the formula. I just purchased a new package and to say the difference is huge is a massive understatement.

Whereas previously the moisturizer perfectly absorbed into my skin and truly had the oil free dewy glow you want, the new one adds this weird layer on top of your skin that just…. sits there. It’s kind of sticky like it hasn’t fully absorbed and, this sounds dramatic, but it feels like it’s clogging my pores immediately.

Like when you use a bad sunscreen, or a bad lotion in a pinch, and when you sweat you can feel that layer of sweat trying to come out but can’t and it just feels gross? Yeah. That’s how it feels almost immediately and then subsequently the rest of the day.

You’re just sitting there not sweating and your face can’t breath or dry feeling. It gets worse, especially if you do end up outside and sweating. Needless to say, my sensitive skin that I actually had under continuous control for almost two years now looks like a battle zone with all kinds of breakouts coming up even in areas I don’t usually get them, like my neck.

Y’all, I’m telling you, skip this “upgraded” product. It had to be a change for money purposes because it was NOT for the benefit of the skin when they had a previously perfect product. Just saying.

When I first started using this moisturizer a few years ago I loved it. My recent purchase of this moisturizer hasn’t been the best. I’m not sure if an ingredient has been added but I’m even more oily after I apply it.

I started having continuous breakouts all over my face (cheeks, jawline, between eyebrows & forehead) for a month. I thought it was stress and other things. I decided to eliminate this product from my skincare routine just to see if it would help.

My skin immediately started clearing up. I believe it’s a good product just not for oily, sensitive & acne prone skin. I also noticed my make-up looking terrible by the end of the day. In the morning it would be fine, during mid-day I look like a oil stick.

Today was my second day not using it under my makeup & my face is not oily at all & it still looks fresh! My pores no longer feel clogged! I still love the Farmacy brand & will continue to purchase other skincare items! I’m just praying my review will help you all come up with another moisturizer that’s a little lighter, less clogging of the pores and less fragrances and ingredients.

I received this product complimentary from First Aid Beauty to review and give my honest opinions. This ultra repair cream has a rich thick balm texture. It is emollient without being greasy or heavy.

It is suitable for all skin types but is designed to hydrate dry parched skin and is safe for sensitive skin. It is formulated with collodial oatmeal, shea butter, allantoin, ceramides and FAB’s antioxidant booster.

These ingredients work together to moisturise and soothe the skin. The tub says to apply from head to toe once or twice daily. I found that this was perfect for moisturising my body as it didn’t leave my body feeling sticky like some creams do.

It took some rubbing in to get rid of the white cast, but once it’s worked into the skin it absorbs quickly. I did feel a bit of tingling on my skin, which I assume is from the eucalyptus oil and I can smell a slight hint of it in the cream.

I was surprised to find that it also worked well for my face. It layered well on top of my serums and absorbed into my skin. My face felt nice and moisturised and this got rid of my dry patches. However, because of the slight tingling sensation, I stopped using this on my face because I have quite sensitive skin.

Therefore, this has become my designated body cream.

I genuinely have not be able to use anything else on my face, but now I am at a loss. I have been purchasing tubs and tubes of this since 2018. I would say I’ve spent thousands on Ultra Repair Cream over the years because it’s all I can use.

I noticed about 7 months ago when I received my new tub in the mail it said “no artificial fragrance” as opposed to “fragrance free” like it used to… I was afraid to try anything else, so I used it, all year I’ve had random rashes and bumps on my face.

Sometimes I’ll get in bed and my face will just feel hot and itch. I on a whim decided to read reviews wherever this is sold today… and my constant skin irritation is all starting to make sense. WHY WHY WHY would FAB change the formula to this cult moisturizer.

This is heartbreaking for me, no exaggeration… I someone who has struggled so intensely with their skin. A product and company I trusted for my sensitive, dry, acne prone skin added wholly unnecessary essential oils to their main product marketed towards people with troubled skin.

I genuinely upset and feel sick that I slathered this all over my face today. I would go take a shower and wash it off, but I don’t even have an alternative product to moisturize with on hand. Please, please change the product back to what it was.

I feel duped. There was no announcement, no reasoning. Nothing. Change it back PLEASE. You’ve lost what would have been a lifelong customer.

Tatchas Dewy Skin Moisturizer is my holy grail skincare necessity! Unlike most other moisturizers the Tatcha Dewy Skin Moisturizer seeps deep into your skin instead of just sitting on top on top of it! The product itself is so silky smooth and easy to apply! I’ve truly NEVER used a moisturizer that actually works ALL DAY LONG.

No reapplying on dry spots or flaking skin just true Dewy, Plump and Hydrated skin! I can’t live without it! The packaging is just elegant and beautiful and stays true to its roots. The product itself is also this beautiful pastel purple color.

Tatcha has truly hit the ball out of the park with this moisturizer. Actually that goes for every single one of the Dewy Skin products Tatcha has come up with! I use my moisturizer after washing with the Dewy Skin Facewash.

The prices can seem a little steep at first, well compared to other “luxury brands” Tatcha products are actually not overly priced at all! Thats besides the fact, I’m trying to tell you it is asolutly 100% without a doubt worth EVERY SINGLE LAST PENNY.

Ladies as you can tell I could talk about this Tatcha Dewy Skincare line all day long! Just try it! Tatchas website actually sells little sample packs with the moisturizer and facewash in it! Only $25 bucks I believe and they are large sample sizes! Check out there website! Let me know what you think! To me there is nothing more beautiful about a women then beautiful, hydrated, dewy skin and this moisturizer achieves exactly that!.

I dug up this picture from 2019 and found several more that I had taken during that time because I recommended this moisturizer to my friends so much. From 2017 to 2019 I only ever used this moisturizer in my skincare routine, and I never regretted it.

It was cooling, soothing, absorbed fabulously, and never felt heavy on my skin, which was congested and dehydrated at the time. Since then my skin’s needs have changed and this gel doesn’t aid me in the way it did.

My preferred delivery method for hyaluronic acid is now The Ordinary’s Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%. However, I still confidently recommend this gel to friends and family who could benefit from it, and most who’ve tried it have loved it so much that it is now part of their regular routine.

One extremely important thing to note is that any product with hyaluronic acid like this one needs to be applied while the skin is still wet, because the function of hyaluronic acid is to bind to existing water molecules and act as a humectant.

In general it’s better not to dry your skin before using any moisturizer in order to allow it to seal in the moisture. Those who dry their skin before moisturizing also tend to use a washcloth or towel to do so, and unless you literally deep clean these cloths right before each use, they will quickly and easily become breeding grounds for bacteria, and also collect dust and other particles that could irritate your skin or clog your pores.

It pays to understand product usage and your skin type. I have an over-all dryer complexion so I lotion my body daily and moisturize my face every 2-3 days. 1. The product tells the user to utilize AFTER HAVING CLEANSED YOUR FACE.

Not following these steps will result in clogged dirty pores and more acne. 2. You CAN use this product for targeted dry spots you just need to use less. This product, although appears to not contain a lot, goes a long way with just enough to cover your index finger.

You really don’t need a lot or else again, you’re caking your face and over-moisturizing it. This will also cause acne. Maybe if your skin is peeling on your face you may want to use a little extra but otherwise, very little is needed to cover your face.

3. You should not be exfoliating daily. Maybe once a week. If you exfoliate daily then use this product you will get acne. Plain and simple. You’re opening your pores, jamming moisture into them, and NOT expecting acne? Come on now.

Wash your face gently, exfoliate weekly. Moisturize every 2-3 days. Patience is key and you most likely won’t get immediate results from *any* product sold for $30. 4. Results. I could feel a difinitive difference almost immediately.

Product is in fact lightweight and I only needed a 1/4 of a dime size to cover my face. Again, a little goes a long way. Within a week and a half (because it’s not meant to be used daily unless you’ve got severe dryness), My face didn’t just FEEL healtheir it looked fuller, more hydrated and when I get my shark week is around the only time I’ll see a baby surprise zit on my face (this is normal, it’s called hormones silly).

I feel as though individual’s expectations are so high. I assure you that you’ll never find “the golden product” that works year-round. During the winter I won’t be using it because for whatever reason, my face is not nearly as dry.

If you’re looking for a fix-all raise your budget to $80-$150 and consult a dermatologist. Or get botox.

I prefer a lighter gel, and this is it. My FAVORITE moisturizer. If Neutrogena stopped producing this product, I would die. This moisturizer is amazing and very light. I found that it sets better on the skin if you apply it while your face is damp.

I use it during the summer and winter and it just makes my face feel amazing and refreshed. I struggle with oily skin if I don’t mositurize and this moisturizer leaves no oily residue on my skin at all because it’s water-based.

I was introduced to this product by my boyfriend who’s dermatologist recommended it to him when he was put on Accutane to treat the side-effect of extremely dry skin. I was hesitant at first because I deal with oily skin, while he was having issues with dry skin but it worked amazingly on both of us.

This is my holy grail. My only complaint is that I wish it was a little more affordable for how little product is given!!! I’ve had to buy it about 3 times this school year and the price on it keeps going up.

This cream is absolutely amazing it’s exactly what everyone says a little miracle in a jar. I originally got it as a sample in my Nordstrom order and I just saw such an immediate difference. What caught my eye the most was the wrinkles in middle of my eyebrows I hate them and no joke after first night I saw a slight difference that kept on improving and then I was out of my sample had to get it.

I look it up the price $$$ 😩 but I will say this it’s worth it. I will buy it again. I also have a ton of scarring texture and hypopigmentation which is different then hyperpigmentation it’s harder to get rid of and mine I never will but my goal is to just even it out best I can.

Isn’t that what we do in life best we can with what we got given 🤷‍♀️ Anyways it has made my complexion much better and it’s only been like a month. I do alternate it with another amazing cream the SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2-4-2.

Also a pricey face creme but if you have dry compromised skin it’s so worth it plus your skin is biggest organ skin n your body take care of it.

This is not the same product nor company but I wanted to share this free amazing, hyaluronic hydration cream that a company is testing out and will send you the product 100% free and you only pay shipping.

It’s a huge tube as well, 100ml. The concept is, you pay what you want on a sliding scale starting at $26, all the way down to $0 if you wish, you only have to leave an honest review when they send the review email to you, a couple of weeks after the product arrives.

My honest review is that I would pay full price for this cream 100%. It’s a very light gel formula, sinks in immediately. Fragrance free, essential oil free and made for all skin types. It contains 5% niacinamide, 3% dimethicone, 3% glycerin, 2% centella Asiatica and 1% meadowfoam seed extract along with EIGHT separate forms of hyaluronic acid.

I was peeling in a few spots on my chin and around my mouth from a break out I was nursing with Differin and this cream/gel completely healed my dry flaky skin in two days of use. It also cleared up a small breakout I was dealing with from maskne around my chin.

This prototype that they are testing is perfect in my opinion and I will continue to use and will most definitely repurchase. You go to their website Rephr. com and go to their hydration cream. The company in known for their very expensive handcrafted makeup brushes made in Korea and this is their first skin care product they have created.

They have made 5,000+ units to put it out to test for the public and again, you can get this very large 100ml tube of hydrating goodness for absolutely free. It’s your choice if you want to pay $0, $5, $7, etc plus shipping.

Again, this gel cream is amazing. My skin absorbs it instantly as if it’s drinking it up and it leaves my face so smooth and moisturized. Get it. Thank me later!.

When I first started using this product, I was deeply thrown off by the strong scent. I purchased hoping for a rose scent, but it skews much more towards aloe. I did not love it, and also was thrown off by the inability to use it with other products – I found that the cream would react negatively with my cc creams, foundations or concealers and created a pilling effect, most noticeable around my cheek bones and jawline.

All that said, it made a HUGE difference in the quality of my skin tone, improving my dryness, redness and overall texture. Either with time I got more used to the scent, or it became less overpowering throughout the six months I used the product.

I also transitioned from using this product on days were I planned to wear a full face of makeup, to only using this on days I worked from home, or knew I didn’t plan to wear makeup. Again, the benefits of how this hydrated my skin outweighed my inability to layer with makeup – and I really consider this product more of a once in a while deep hydrating lotion, as opposed to an everyday option for myself.

I had purchased the mini size initially (which is what I try to do for all new skin products that offer this option) and I intend to repurchase at the full size. I recommend trying out the mini size first and seeing if this product is a good match for you, before investing in the larger size.

HIGHLIGHTS: -My normal skin type is dry and sensitive (typical ginger complexion issues) -First day using it, my friend who is a licensed esthetician looked at me and said “You’re skin is GLOWING, did you use something new?!” -One week using it so far, and I love how it’s making my skin look.

Evening out and glowing! -Does NOT PILL if you don’t apply too much and actually let it soak in (15 min). Details: This was recommended by a Sephora expert in the chat. I was hesitant since I saw lots of reviews that it pills when you put something on top of it (makeup, sunscreen, etc.

). I have not found this to be the case at all, AS LONG AS you let it soak in and don’t apply too much! Just apply less than you think, and give it like 15 min to sink in. I have put sunscreen over it every day and had zero pilling issues.

I’m seriously amazed that it made me glow on the first use. So much so that an esthetician took one look at my face and asked if I started something new because my skin looked so lovely. I bought the sample size but will absolutely purchase the full size once it’s out.

LOVE!.

The old formula of the Moisture Surge Intense was my ride or die moisturizer for a few years before they changed the formula. I have been afraid to try the new formula due to the strong negative reaction from others saying it doesn’t hydrate as well.

In my experience thus far, I think it just hydrates differently and smarter than the old formula. This formula feels a little lighter going on the skin and the old formula felt a bit oilier almost and had an almost chemical smell.

I think that initial application experience makes it seem like it’s not as hydrating but where I notice the biggest difference is throughout the day. My skin for the last 2 months has been drier than I’ve ever experienced, tight, red, flaky, painful.

It’s recovered in part but I was still struggling to find a moisturizer that my skin didn’t drink up by noon, leaving my skin parched the whole rest of the day. I finally bit the bullet and tried the smallest size of the new formula and am kicking myself for not just trying it initially and saving myself 2 years of testing other products.

*Face palm* This really has helped repair my moisture barrier which in turn helps minimize fine lines and makeup application. It’s only been a few weeks but I bought a larger size because I am back on board with this product! If you’re concerned about the negative reviews, just get the smallest size and give it a shot for a few days in a row, even, and see how your skin reacts.

I have read several reviews about people wishing that Clinique would not have stopped manufacturing this product. I am a huge fan of the 100Hour Moisture Surge, BUT, I USE THIS ONE AS WELL, for a layering effect.

This one goes on before the Moisture Surge 100Hour product. These are two totally different products and they are totally different out of the jar. The 72 Hour is a cream and it is very good at moisturizing.

But, it’s not enough moisture for my skin, so I layer and use both night and day now. (I use other products that are not in the Clinique line layered under these two moisturizers. ) So, for those of you who think this one is discontinued from Clinique – I’m still able to get it in store and online through Nordstrom.

I hope I’m not just getting the last few that are available and it ran out in other markets first. I WOULD MISS THIS ONE TERRIBLY. I really do not think they discontinued this product. I have not contacted Clinique directly – but I may.

If I do, I will update. In the meantime, PLEASE be sure to look for this on line right here in the Nordstrom Shopping Site.

I have a supper sensitive, prone to acne and extremally dry skin (when I say dry I mean almost cracking sensation dry). Have tried many moisturizers before and some worked okay, most were too greasy and were not going deep enough to give that deep hydration.

A consultant in the shop suggested this product when I was struggling to find product that would help me. This is where Moisture Surge collection and specifically this product came to my life and I have a feeling will stay for a VERY long time.

My Skin showed the change after the First use (Shocked!). After several days I felt like I have a brand new, Much healthier skin, more plump, radiant, clear and most of all Truly hydrated. The texture penetrates skin and never makes me feel greasy or itchy or like it’s coming out of my pores like with most of the products I used to use (and some were really high end brands!).

It really nourishes the skin and gives a radiant glow. From 1 to 10, I’d give this product 1001 Highly recommend!.

I am a big fan of Cerave products and have been using their cleansers and the daily moisturising lotion for a while. Most of Cerave’s products can be used on the face or body, but they made two moisturisers specifically for the face, one for AM with SPF and one for PM.

This is the PM one. It comes in a 52ml tube. The main difference between this PM face formula and the generic daily moisturising lotion is that it has the addition of niacinamde as the 4th ingredient in the ingredients list.

It also contains 3 types of ceramides and sodium hyaluronate like the normal moisturising lotion. Texture-wise, I find it a bit lighter and absorbs quicker. On the days where my skin felt a bit irritated, this was soothing and comfortable.

Even though it is light, my skin still feels hydrated overnight and there is no dryness in the morning. For reference, I have combination skin that’s currently a bit dehydrated. There is nothing wrong with this product and it is safe for everyone, including those with sensitive or irritated skin.

I just feel that besides the niacinamide, it’s not a huge improvement over the normal moisturising lotion, but the price is $22/52ml tube and that’s a huge jump from the moisturising lotion which is $15/236ml.

If you already have niacinamide in your other products or use a niacinamide serum and you’re ok with the texture of the daily moisturising lotion, you don’t need this.