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BritMC on 5/29/2013 10:17:00 AM more reviews by BritMC

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I have had 2 jars of this cream. The first one I used for a little while, then stopped using (I can't remember why). After a while I went out and got another jar (the first one expired). The texture of this cream is very lovely, its not super thick nor too fluid. Its a nice in-between texture that melts into the skin. It does leave a little bit of a greasy feeling for a while afterwards, but nothing that bothered me personally. It has a LOT of fragrance, almost a hair conditioner type smell, or that of a generic shampoo.

As for its results, I found it did hydrate my skin pretty well throughout the winter. I mean, it wasn't anything miraculous, I'd say it functions like a basic moisturizer you could buy at the drugstore in terms of hydration. In terms of packaging, I was quite disappointed it came in a jar. I personally hate jars, I find it more difficult to obtain the perfect amount of product for application, and its messy. Jars also render anti-oxidents useless.

Overall, I really liked the texture of the cream (I have normal skin that can sometimes get dry in certain areas in the winter) but the amount of fragrance is what really killed it for me. The results didn't do anything amazing for me either, like I said earlier it didn't do anything more than a regular drugstore moisturizer is capable of. It simply hydrated my skin. (Which is great and all, just not at its price point) It definitely doesn't "brighten" the skin or anything like that either.

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kristinamw on 5/22/2013 1:41:00 AM more reviews by kristinamw

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I received a sample from Ulta a few months ago and I recently ran out of my night moisturizer so I've been using it in place of that. Though I really love how it feels when it goes on, I don't like the effect in the morning and I can't imagine wearing this during the day. It is very thick and has a great feeling when applying, but it doesn't absorb well enough for me. I usually love a thick moisturizer, but this is just too greasy. If I put this on at night, in the morning my face and bangs feel greasy. I haven't had that with any other product. I won't purchase the full size because of this, even though I love the rich feel.

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Lady5andy on 5/3/2013 5:35:00 PM more reviews by Lady5andy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I received a sample of this product in the Benefit Top Box. I It is totally moisturizing like... really really moisturizing!!! I love it ! It absorbs into the skin nicely and quickly without leaving a greasy feeling, my face feels soft after I wake up and all day, and my skin look.. I don't know.. pumpled ? I love it! I also love the smell, it smells really nice when you apply it, but without lingering all day and getting annoying! I have a really sensitive skin and I was afraid because of the smell, but it's perfect and actually soothing. I also really love the packaging, as always with Benefit.

My only problem is that the cream is in a jar, so not really hygienic. I would also prefer there was some SPF in the cream. It's also expensive. I will probably repurchase when on sale!

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livelaughlovexx on 4/26/2013 11:22:00 PM more reviews by livelaughlovexx

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This moisturiser is so amazing! My skin just loves it! My skin has never been this hydrated before, my skin is normally super dry but with this my dry skin is no longer a problem! The only down side is the price, waaay too expensive. Overall i definitely would repurchase this over and over. It's a staple in my skincare routine. <3

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Christac3698 on 4/15/2013 2:31:00 PM more reviews by Christac3698

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have repurchased once and will continue to repurchase. This is a great facial cream for nighttime as this is when I do use it and the reason for the subtraction of the lippie! I would love to use this during the day, but it is a little too moisturizer for day time use and leaves me just a little too shiny. It is great for overnight use and for a day that you are just lounging around at home. Great product and does what it says it will!

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Amolly on 4/14/2013 7:19:00 AM more reviews by Amolly

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I've used this consecutively for the 4 months of winter and from what it claims to do, it does a good job of it. It is totally moisturising but that's where the benefits end. It absorbs into the skin nicely and quickly without leaving a greasy feeling (and this is someone with oily/combination skin), and a thin layer across your face will quench the thirst of your dryness. My face feels soft after I wake up ^_^.

It has a gorgeous sweet scent to it, and quite heavily fragranced so if you are allergic to strong smells I would stray away from this.

For the price, I was hoping it to do more than just moisturise my skin, it should have other properties such as wrinkle improvement, skin firming or some sort. I want more for my buck, which I think Benefit as a brand fails to deliver. Although I do love their products, I always feel like I should be getting more for what I pay, and I'm sure a lot of people are on my bandwagon.

I would recommend this to someone who has seriously dry skin, but if you are looking for a regular night cream with more beneficial properties there are many more on the market that deliver (and with a much lower price tag too!)

Sorry Benefit x

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liss99 on 3/17/2013 8:26:00 AM more reviews by liss99

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Oh my word, I bought this product very recently after suddenly getting very bad skin problems, my cheeks and forehead were so dry and flaky that I couldn't wear any makeup over it at all, it looked terrible and felt terrible!

I had been previously using Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion but it wasn't helping one bit! So after reading fab reviews of the Total Moisture Facial Cream, I thought what the heck, I may as well try it out, and let me tell you, I was in no way disappointed! The difference in my skin was almost instantaneous! My whole face was glowing after one day of using the product!

And the packaging is so fab, it comes in a very cute, posh box (perfect for a gift!) and although the glass jar is quite unpractical for travelling, I think it makes the product look its worth! Its not very cheap but its definitely worth it and is cheaper than other high end brand names that have not done a thing for me! The only one down point I have is that because it comes in a jar it is easy to over do it which caused me a few breakouts but after I got comfortable with how much to use and cleared up my spots it was all fine! I cannot recommend this product more! Very happy customer!

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sitknee on 3/11/2013 4:26:00 AM more reviews by sitknee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

The first thing I noticed about this cream is that it feels a little... greasy/oily. At first, the cream is a thick white substance, but rub it a bit (bring in warmth) and it will turn into this clear greasy substance. Okay, greasy isn't the best word to use here, but that's the best way I can describe it. I wouldn't say it's a bad greasy. But it's not pleasant either.

If you apply this right after you wash your face, it should sink in very well. Sometimes, using another product before this makes it difficult for this to sink in. In my experience, at least.

I thought this moisturized very well. My skin is oily but dehydrated due to retinoids and I've been looking for a heavy moisturizer to overcompensate at night. This seems to do the trick and it hasn't broken me out.

However, it is pretty greasy and seems to have many potentially clogging ingredients so I'm still undecided.

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*TOP REVIEWER* SparkleBunny37 on 12/10/2012 5:27:00 PM more reviews by SparkleBunny37

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream is part of their fairly new B.Right Radiant Skincare line. According to Benefit "this facial cream provides concentrated immediate and long term hydration for a radiantly refreshed complexion. Our exclusive tri-radiance complex helps develop the skin's reserves of water and reinforce the skin's moisture barrier. Contains mango butter, a natural plan based emollient known to provide moisture." Benefit says that this moisturizer is best suited for those with normal to dry skin and claims that 100% of people felt that their skin was "immediately and intensely quenched" during market testing. I got a little 8.9g (.3oz) jar in Benefit's B.Right Radiant Skincare Intro Kit, which sells for $12. I was interested in trying more of Benefit's skincare products after sampling their It's Potent! Eye Cream. The full size 48g (1.7oz) jar of facial cream retails for a super pricey $38. This product, and I think all of Benefit's skincare products, is made in France. Benefit does not test on animals, however this is not a vegan product. Benefit products can be bought through the brand's website, at freestanding Benefit boutiques, Benefit counters in some department stores, Sephora, and Ulta.
The little jar of Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream is cute! Its fairly similar to the full size jar. The glass jar has a slight aqua tint to it and is topped off with a beige plastic cap. The lid features the name of the product and the Benefit logo, all written in a dark teal. A small amount of product info can be found on the bottom of the jar. I like the look of this little jar, and I think the little texturized bumps on the side of the jar are an interesting detail that makes this little sample feel a bit more high end. I will say that I don't really like moisturizers and creams in a tub/jar package because I feel like I go through product faster that way. It also isn't very sanitary, but that isn't my main concern. Yinz know me though, I want everything in a squeeze tube.
Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream has a lovely texture! This white cream is very dense, but not super thick, I want to describe it as almost balm like. This moisturizer spreads smoothly and evenly over the skin, I apply only the thinnest layer that I can because it is such a rich, emollient cream, it would be so easy to go overboard. Total Moisture is best for use at night because it takes several minutes to completely absorb. Even after it sinks it, Total Moisture leaves my face feeling a little bit greasy. I don't know if greasy is really the correct word or not. I wouldn't say oily or sticky, maybe filmy is a better description? That filmy feeling sticks around for about twenty minutes, but once its gone my skin feels so amazing! Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream softens my skin significantly and deeply moisturizes it. I do find that this cream is too much to be used all over my face. I have combo skin and can get quite greasy around my nose. Since I started using this cream, that oiliness has been exacerbated and I've been experiencing some clogged pores and a few small white heads. Not cool. I think I'll stick to using this stuff on the drier sections of my face. I want to also mention, that as a professional cook I experience some small burns on my face. Recently I had burn on the side of my face near my ear that was quite dry and flaky, taking forever to heal. Benefit's Total Moisture Cream really helped it heal quickly and prevented it from flaking.
A downside of this product is that its highly fragranced. Personally it doesn't irritate me, I enjoy the clean, fresh scent, but it definitely isn't necessary for a moisturizer to have such a strong scent. Those with scent sensitivities, or those with sensitive skin that can flare up from overly perfumed products will want to steer clear of not just this product, but all of Benefit's skincare range.
I like Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream. The texture is lovely and rich, but not too thick. It truly hydrates and softens my skin, but it is too heavy for me to use all of my face. I think this product would be a life saver for dry complexions, but if you're combo to oily, this could potentially wreck your skin. I wish Total Moisture wasn't so strongly scented. Benefit's skincare range is still fairly new, so maybe they're still trying to find the balance. They've created some really nice products though and I would recommend their Total Moisture Facial Cream if you're looking to invest in a great night or winter time moisturizer for normal to dry skin. I won't repurchase this cream though, its too expensive and not for my skin type. I'll keep the remains of this jar around for future face burns and dry patches.

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spiritkc on 10/23/2012 7:55:00 PM more reviews by spiritkc

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I first received a sample of this with one of those big Sephora sample gift packs where you get 6 or 7 moisturizers or skin care products to try. I flirt with other moisturizers and creams and always regret it and come back to Total Moisture.

Total Moisture is light and goes on easily. It's not a thick cream but it's not runny or easy to spill, either. It's very moisturizing without being heavy or hard to rub in, and it has light scent that doesn't scream 'flowers! unicorns! girl experience!' but is still enough to make putting it on feel a little bit fancy and special. The texture- and honestly, the results- reminds me of Clarins Multi-Active Night Youth Recovery cream, but BeneFit Total Moisture is a lot cheaper.

I don't love the package of BeneFit products or way the outside of the glass jar feels. I wish it was a little more low-key- but I know people love their fun packaging and it doesn't keep me from buying it over and over.

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DCookiemonster25 on 10/19/2012 3:43:00 PM more reviews by DCookiemonster25

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

LOVE this, it smells amazing.....it doesnt feel oily or watery, it is like the perfect texture and it feels great on my face.

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condracek4337 on 7/17/2012 11:09:00 AM more reviews by condracek4337

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my favorite moisturizer. this is a very thick, creamy moisturizer and can leave you looking a tad greasy if you use too much of it. Bring it down to your neck and chest and it leaves you glowing! My favorite look it dewy and this definatly does that. I usually only use this and Benetint on most days becuase i dont wear much makeup. I do not have acne prone skin so i dont know if it cuases you to break out, however i wouldnt be surprised if it did due to its thick, creamy and occasionally greasy texture. I use it everyday, i already repurchased it! will never go with out :)

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Miahorne on 7/4/2012 8:00:00 PM more reviews by Miahorne

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I tried this product out when I bought the £10 set of benefit skincare so i only got quite a small amount but i will definitley be repurchasing the full-sized container of the moisturiser becasue although my skin can be quite oily and prone to break-outs i found that, unlike other moisturisers, it didnt worsen that and actually along with the rest of the skincare range made it alot better. it does feel quite thick going on but it rubs in well and leaves your skin feeling very soft. the only negatives are that it is a very strong smell and you dont get very much for what you pay. i would highly reccomend that before you buy the full sized products in the range you try the £10 set of benefit skincare products because then you can see if they work well with your skin type. But personally i really loved this product and think its well worth the price! :-)

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rachracket on 5/24/2012 12:31:00 PM more reviews by rachracket

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I tried this product out when I bought the £10 set of benefit skincare on asos, expecting to like this product least of all the set on account of my skin tending to be combination-greasy. I have perhaps few occasional dry patches. I loved this cream. It feels quite thick going on, so much so that I thought it was a mistake putting it on, but I find it amazing hor super soft my skin is the morning after applying this - I do not use this rich cream in the morning, it is too thick for that. But on account of how super moisturising it is at night, without actually feeling wrong on my combination greasy skin and the super softening effect is has, yes, I plan to repurchase this in the full size once my sample jar has finished, it lasts a very long time, I've been using the sample near daily for a month now and it will definitely last a couple more months. Yes, it is pricey at around 30euros, but I will look out for a discount deal on asos and get it then. This cream is totally worth trying out. It smells heavenly and very fresh too!

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renae520 on 3/29/2012 4:50:00 PM more reviews by renae520

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This cream was a little thick going on but it did dry to satin-y finish. However, the fragrance was stronger than my perfume! Itwas gross and irritated my skin. I couldn't even wear it on my face and wound up using it as an expensive hand cream. It did however, make a really really nice hand cream.

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ESykes138 on 3/8/2012 8:17:00 PM more reviews by ESykes138

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Really great moisturizer! I can use it during the day on dry patches and it does a great job for me.

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xadrianna329 on 2/21/2012 11:58:00 PM more reviews by xadrianna329

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I've usually stuck to Clinique or drugstore brands for moisturizers. However, Clinique has been lacking lately in terms of moisturizers. I returned my DDML and went to the Benefit counter and purchased the travel kit. At first I thought I'd like the emulsion better, however that makes my face breakout and be ten times more oily than this thick cream,

I was surprised because it has oils in it and is so thick and heavy. I've been using this day and night and plan to repurchase this once my "little" sample size is used up. You literally need a dab of this to hydrate your entire face. It's also relitvley inexpensive for a cream, most creams in jars run up to $100. It's nice this one is fairly cheap.

I LOVE THIS!

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Poofers on 2/21/2012 7:00:00 AM more reviews by Poofers

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I received a sample from Sephora, and purchased it full-size within a week since I didn't want to run out. It's amazing what this has done for my skin so far!
I wash with Cetaphil, then dab small dots of the TM on my face, jawline and neck and gently massage in. It gives the perfect amount of moisture, it's not heavy or greasy at all. My skin feels so supple and soft and smooth. And it's RADIANT, I can't believe my skin can actually look radiant and glowy naturally! It's very subtle and natural and healthy. And most important, it hasn't aggravated my cyclic cystic acne-in fact, my skin looks clearer overall.
I've been able to even wear it under make-up, though I do use a primer.
A definate keepsake for my beauty routine, and I absolutely will repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* rastaxcore on 12/23/2011 6:03:00 PM more reviews by rastaxcore

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I got a deluxe sample of this and when I first felt how rich it was, I expected it might break me out. I was pleasantly surprised -- it left my skin soft and smooth without any zits or irritation. It's fairly heavily scented but I found it pleasant. The packaging looks good but it's not very practical or sanitary, the glass jar and stone lid is really heavy. I wound up buying the full size version and you definitely get a lot, it's pricey but worth it. I only use this at nights or during the day when it's especially cold, a little also goes a really long way so if it's too heavy you might want to try using less than usual. I'm using it for prevention so I can't say whether it makes a difference with wrinkles or signs of aging.

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ChinderellaBeauty on 11/22/2011 12:20:00 AM more reviews by ChinderellaBeauty

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Other    

I feel that the product is way too oily and is only good for those days when it hits -30 Celsius (which doesn't happen very often in Toronto, Canada).

For those who are using the product, I would recommend using a primer on top of the cream in order to prevent your foundation from slipping and sliding.

For my full review, please go to http://chinderellabeauty.blogspot.com/2011/11/benefits-b-right-moisture-prep-toning.html.

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