I love this product, had used it in London a few years ago and found that Scotty's make up and beauty online shop based in Australia stock this - and ship overnight via express post! So cheap, so lovely, perfect under make up. I have combination skin and have no issues with this at all, I simply love it. I use a small amount during the day, and slather it on at night. I also use the spray toner - divine and would like to get my hands on the eye cream too!

Yes, I fell for the 'Pixiwoo hype' too, and am very disappointed. I have combo skin and this did nothing for my dry or oily parts of my skin. In fact, it made my skin drier! It is also a poor primer too. Glad I only bought a small tube, but feel this is another product that I have wasted money on.

I fell for the hype and the cult following. I think that this a nice moisturiser in that it is simple and feels quite 'fine', not too thick, not too greasy. It does the job of basic moisturisation well but if you are looking for something to have an impact on fine lines etc then this isn't it. Of course no skin cream really does that much for those concerns but some seem better than others. I think I can find products that do a similar job to this for less money and that are easier to track down in the UK.

I heard about this product from Pixiwoo and after reading countless blogs about this product, I purchased it thinking that this would be my HG. It described everything I was looking for: an extremely moisturizing cream, a primer with no silicones in it so no risk of allergic reactions, moderately priced, etc. I was excited to hear that this product was too thick and rich for some bc my skin is dehydrated and I could use the extra richness. I was suprised when I receieved it bc the cream is actually light and easily spreadable but not runny. it is definitly not moisturizing enough for my combination yet dehydrated skin. I thought i would use it as a primer instead like the pixiwoo ladies but it really didnt work as well as my silicone primers. I tried pawning it off to my husband bc its supposed to be great to soothe post shaving skin but he's not impressed with it and still gets irritated razor bumps. Overall, it's not a bad product. It is appropriately priced but I don't think that it deserves all the hype since it is nothing magical. I think its worth trying because it obviously works for many people and wont break the bank. I will say though that I did not breakout from this product.

I have been using this famous cream for years! I was introduced to it by my ballet teacher when I was a child. I had no idea that model and makeup artists was using this. I was told that ballet dancers use this and it is so perfect when you are working out and it doesn't run into your eyes.
My best guess is that she bought a lot in France and took it home. This ballet teacher was really into being elegant, caring for your body, hair and skin. We learned a little bit about stage makeup also. This is a very, very nice basic moisturizer that is also multi-purpose cream. It can be used to remove makeup like a cold cream, used on baby's bottom, and very safe for all skin type. There is a hand & body lotion which has the exact same ingredients but in a lotion form. That does the same job as the cream and if you have extremely oily skin that could feel tight sometimes, this lotion is safe to use. The packaging of the cream is in a metal tube and I never had problems squeezing most of the product out. This is a perfect makeup base! continued >>

Ultimate favourite of mine! Great for my normal to sensitive skin, moisturizes well ( I use it as a day cream, something thicker for night), lovely scent (not too overpowering for me). Absorbs really quickly and leaves skin hydrated and smooth. Do not leave France without it!

A very decent moisturizer, no fancy gimmick, no miracle ingredients, just moisturize, apply more for drier skin & let soak in before makeup. continued >>

If I could stand the smell I think I would really like this product. After reading lots of positive comments about Embryolisse on MUA's Skin Care Board I decided to give it a try as a primer. I patch tested half a dime size dab on half of my jaw line every other day for two weeks and it was fine. I have senstive skin and am very prone to allergic reactions so many products do make it through my two week test run. The first day I applied Embryolisse to my face I used nickle size dab and mostly concentrated it under my eyes and my crow's feet. It is a thin cream that applies very easily and sinks right in. Followed with concealor and TM and was very pleased with the results - easy to apply makeup over it and makeup lasted all day with no slippery feeling underneath. Noticed the smell which was strong but not overpowering. I am not a big scent person due to allergies. By day three the scent was bothering me, my eyes were watering and getting red and my nose was dripping like a very leaky faucet. Was helping someone with her computer and she mentioned the scent because she smelled it when leaned in and she knows I can not tolerate most scents. On day four I got a headache and my eyes were itchy so on day five I did not use the Embryolisse and my eyes and nose were better. Really wish that manufacturers would not add so much scent to their products! This comes in a metal tube and I paid $25 from Amazon for it. If you have no problem with scents and mineral oil I think this is worth a try as a primer. For me it is another product to pass along to someone with less senstive nose.

Second highest ingredient is mineral oil and it's full of perfume. I have dehydrated skin and it didn't treat it at all. Also, be wary of moisturisers that are not supposed to be rubbed in, the most effective moisturisers are those which are massaged into the skin, both for full absorption into the skin and the massage treatment itself. Makeup artists use this as a moisturising PRIMER before makeup. They do not use it as a skin treatment x

I've been using this for years and it is really a staple in my bathroom cabinet - so much that I even forgot to review it.
It is a great moisturizer that feels thick and oily in your hands, but sinks in perfectly and makes the skin perfectly balanced and silky - depending on the state of my skin, I apply a little, a lot, or many layers throughout the day (if I'm not wearing makeup), and it is one of the moisturizers that can keep my skin happy no matter its condition.
It just keeps it smooth, calm and pretty.
It is also the best priming moisturizer under makeup I've ever tried - putting primer on top only reinforces the smoothing effect.
About the packaging; it seems to me that the metallic (?) tube helps keep the cream cold, but it is also extremely annoying, since you have to be careful not to squish in the middle, since product will get caught at the top. Also, it is impossible to get all product out. However, rolling down as you go along and folding the tube on itself helps with this.
Maybe not for the oiliest of skins, but experiment with the amount, and apply it is instructed (not massaging, but smoothing over lightly and allowing to sink in) - you will probably be very glad you tried it.
A little tip (especially if you're European); ordering from French parapharmacies online is SO much cheaper than anywhere else. It helps to understand a little french, but usually you can navigate the sites anyway (or use a translating programme).
I go to google.fr (French google) to get french results, and search Parapharmacie En Ligne Embryolisse ("semi"-pharmacies online), and compare prices.
Happy hunting!

I really wanted to love this but after using for two weeks I have developed a reaction to it. I noticed my skin getting drier and drier. Actual dry, flaky patches. Then my face started getting puffy and my eyes are very swollen in the morning.
I also think it clogs my pores. My skin on my cheeks has that congested look (no break-outs though).
Finally - nothing to do with how my skin likes or doesn't like this - I have to say the packaging could be better. Particularly when you have a full tube - product tends to keep coming out (kind of like the MAC paint tubes) and gets wasted.

I learned of this product two years ago through the PixiWoo sisters. As the lovely women both have dry skin, I was a little hesitant to give this moisturizer a try. I read the reviews about it on this website and others, and finally decided that I should give it a go. I am so pleased that I did. I will never be without Embryolisse.

My skin type is combination and extremely sensitive. My T-zone gets oily throughout the day, the area around my mouth is on the drier side, and my skin is highly allergic to most products. I’ve been using Embryolisse for two years with wonderful results. It has never given my skin a rash and this is a fantastic thing for me! I use this morning and night during the fall/winter months because my skin becomes very dehydrated then. This moisturizer sinks into the skin and makes my skin feel like butter.

Because I am so prone to allergic reactions, my skin texture has varied in the past. This moisturizer has finally given my skin consistency. If I don’t use it during the colder seasons, then my skin will suffer for it. It hasn’t clogged my pores. In fact, my skins clarity has never been better since using Embryolisse. When my skin is on the flaky side, I mix Embryolisse with my Biore Skin Preservation Hard Day's Night moisturizer.

I don’t suffer from acne, just the occasional blemish, so I don’t know how well this moisturizer would do on this or oily skin types.

I, like so many others, found out about this through Pixiwoo. I'd only ever used drugstore moisturizers before and I was a bit worried due to the price of this. My skin is quite oily and can be sensitive from time to time. I purchased the 30ml/1 oz tube of this probably 5 or 6 months ago. I used it a few times, determined it was too heavy for me and gave it to a friend. On New Years my face was very dry and irritated so I used some and my face felt amazing. I'm not sure if it's just the different climate of winter or what but My friend gave me the tube back and I finished it off yesterday and immediately placed an order for the larger tube after screaming in horror that I had none left. This cream is light but so incredibly moisturizing, it leaves my face softer than anything else I've ever tried. I haven't had any irritation or adverse reaction of any kind with this product. I will continue purchasing this for a very long time to come, I've finally found a moisturizer that I really adore.

My skin is normal to oily. I usually have some hormonal breakouts, and I can't remember ever having dry patches.
Believe the hype. I've heard a lot of buzz about this moisturizer through various gurus and blogs, and it's often spotted on makeup tables in behind-the-scenes photos from runway MUAs. It's touted as being a perfect base for makeup, great for all skin types. For me, it works very well. It might well be too heavy for summer, but my skin has never looked so fresh and smooth in midwinter! Highly recommend. Lots of parabens, but no 'cones, so your mileage may vary depending on what your skin does and doesn't like. It smells fancy, but the scent fades quickly. Give this time to sink into your skin before applying makeup.
I've been more careful to do a thorough cleanse of my face at night since using this, because it's a heavier moisturizer than I'm used to and I'm wary of it clogging my pores. 2 weeks in and my skin is in great shape.

I came across this moisturizer and it works miracles. This is only my personal experience and might not be the same results as others. I have some very light (less than 1mm deep) boxcar acne scars on my left cheek and was planning on having them removed later this year through laser treatment or a chemical peel. However I purchased this cream this winter because my skin gets so dry and this seemed like the perfect solution for that "tight skin" feeling. But WOW, am I ever glad I purchased this for several reasons.
First, this cream GLIDES on your face. I have never used anything like it. It seems watery and thick but just leave it alone and let it sink into your skin. IT REALLY SINKS INTO YOUR SKIN. No need to rub into your skin. Just let it be.
Second, I love the fresh smell of this cream. I totally enjoy applying it onto my face everyday.
Third, it really seems like it is replenishing moisture with natural ingredients. My acne scars (believe it or not) seems less visible and my hyperpigmentation around the scar had visibly reduced after having to use it everyday. It's not that the cream actually treats acne scars but since it plumps the face it reduces the appearance of fine lines and in my case, very light acne scars. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT and I'm so happy despite it's not a permanent solution to my scar. Plus this stuff is really affordable so feel free to lather onto your skin as much as you want!
Oh and did I mention that my skin is so soft in the morning when I wake up (applied before sleep the night before). You won't feel the same softness right away in the application. Apply at night + good night's sleep = SUPER SOFT SKIN. I have not experienced any breakouts ever, from using this product. I do not have acne prone skin, just the occasional pimple every now and then, normal skin.
However I don't really like the packaging, I like plastic tubes rather than metal tubes because they're so hard to control the amount you want to use. And dents all over the metal tube when you keep it inside a traveling bag and these dents force out the cream when you open the lid for next application. But I overcame this problem by keeping it in its original box (don't throw it away!!) and protecting it from getting squashed inside a bag. Well that's it. I'm a believer and I'll be buying this cream over and over and over again!!!

I had read that this was a staple in every Makeup Artists bag so i definitely sought it out on Amazon and was extremely happy with it! it melts onto the skin perfectly and is a great base for make up. I am almost done with my first tube (i didn't use it daily as the price is an issue) after about 5 months and will be reordering again!! I am in the adult acne stage and I think this really helped me have smooth baby soft skin with no blemishes!

This is the moisturizer I kind of always come back to. I firstly used it back in several years ago due to all the raves from beauty magazines when I was in Taiwan where the climate is extremely humid and hot and I had spotty oily yet dehydrated skin because of all those acne meds. I actually liked it even though my skin felt heavy and kind of being blocked. But my foundation looked really nice on top of it although with my own oil producing the foundation would floating up gradually on my own oil and looked nasty.... However, since I got to the States and come back to this cream again to combat my flakiness from tretinoin that did really help though and I suspected it broke me out. Then I changed to Vanicream which helped the flakes really well but unfortunately broke me out due to the this ingredient combination of Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20 I suppose. And then after all the trials and errors I found hydrocortisone is the best thing to reduce my flakes and acne in big time which is another story. Anyways, even though for ingredients wise this cream contains a number of pore clogging things, it dose not really break me out, at least not obviously. It is a simply basic moisturizer which doesn't have any miracle effect. It doesn't help bad flaky skin but does a decent job on keeping skin moisturized and ready for makeup. If living in hot and humid weather, this cream may have to be used in very small amount on only dry areas instead of whole face.

2/16/2012 update
Although this cream would not really break me out, it definitely gives me clog pores.

So far this product is all the reviews said it would be. The very first time I used it, my skin felt soothed afterwards. But I hadn't realized my facial skin was irritated until I used this cream. The reviews scared me a bit because they made it seem like this was a very rich and heavy cream when it's not. It does go on heavier than a thin lotion or serum, but it's not a rich cream. I've only been using it a couple of days and my skin looks fantastic. The pores are smaller, even on my nose, and a pimple I had on my jaw disappeared. The amazing thing is, on my nose I had chronic blackheads/whiteheads/large pores no matter how much I cleaned and exfoliated, and now they're DISAPPEARING because of this cream!! It's strange, because normally they say cleasing and exfoliation and salicylic acid, etc. is what handles clogged pores, but I was doing all that, and I think in my situation, the surface layer of my skin was getting dried out/hard because of the dry air and hard water in LA, and it was blocking the sebum from circulating properly to the surface of the skin, causing the whiteheads/enlarged pores. I see what some reviewers are saying about how this cream appears to sit on the skin, it seems like that on mine too, but in a funny way it also seems to sink in at the same time. I'm not quite sure how it's working, but my skin looks glowing and great even without makeup. I noticed that one reviewer who lives in Puerto Rico complained that this product was too greasy, and I could see how that might be in a more humid climate-- where I live in LA it's very dry/low humidity. I think that climate makes a *huge* difference in how hydrated the skin is and the kind of skin care products you need to use. If someone lives in a desert/arid area, they're probably going to need a different regimen than if they lived where the air is less dry. When I go back east where the air is more humid, my skin plumps up and is very different. On a trip to Central America, my skin was oily because it was so humid there.
**NOTE** I am taking off a couple of lippies because I did notice although my skin was calmed, I did experience the feeling that the product was sitting on top of my skin and not sinking in. Since using Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, I like it a lot better.

I love the feel and smell of this product. However I'm in the minority in which this product clogs my pores and I think I might be allergic to it. Every time I used it, my eczema will flare up and I'd get my little allergy bumps that will take forever to go away. Unfortunately it's not for me. I really wanted it to work for me!

I swapped for this in hopes of finding a cheaper alternative to my HG moisturizer: Jurlique Moisturizing Day Cream. Embryolisse is ok, not bad but not great either. You get what you pay for. I will definitely go back to Jurlique even though it costs more. I like the ingredients in Jurllique better & the way it feels & looks on my skin. continued >>