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kitsap on 4/20/2003 8:39:00 PM more reviews by kitsap

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This stuff works OK on my heels and elbows at bedtime but I'll never put it on my face again! It's WAY too greasy and made my face break out!

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*TOP REVIEWER* lelly on 4/19/2003 3:54:00 AM more reviews by lelly

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

OK, so this stuff isn't perfect. Or dramatically different. Or even a little different. But I think it has its purpose in a makeup bag as long as it doesn't cause breakouts and as long as it isn't on someone with oily skin--especially since Clinique has tried to shove this down our collective throats. I like to use DDML especially for makeup application, mainly to turn lip colors into sheer blushes by dabbing some DDML onto my cheeks and blending in the color.


So, anyway, this isn't a perfect product and has no truly "special" qualities, but I find uses for its specific texture (yes, it's a bit greasy but absorbs well into my combination skin, especially over foundation) in my makeup routine.

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sahmu4ia on 4/17/2003 10:59:00 AM more reviews by sahmu4ia

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

The first clue as to how good DDML is, should be how Clinique basically throws it at you for free. I find it suprising that anyone actually ever needs to buy a bottle!
The name is wacky,When you consider what kind of moisturizers are on the market today, that ARE dramatically different. Whenever I get a bottle of it, I use it on my feet, and that's only if I'm out of my GOOD foot stuff.
I bet you that Clinique makes the lotion that you get in Hotel rooms!The bottem line is this: this product has no special powers or properties, it's good for dry patches but will likely clog pores, even for us dry-skinned girls.
PS, on principle, I wont buy anything from Clinique because I'm mad at them for the 3-step program!

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*TOP REVIEWER* PrincessAmina83 on 4/15/2003 12:38:00 AM more reviews by PrincessAmina83

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this stuff. Unilke some lotions that leave a thick level of greese on my face, this gives my usually oily skin the right amount of moisture (without breaking me out). My skin ends up looking fresh and dewy- the way a Spring chicken's should. :P

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*TOP REVIEWER* TaraJean75 on 4/11/2003 12:35:00 AM more reviews by TaraJean75

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

My holy Grail Moisturizer! It is GREAT for DRY SKIN! People always stop and tell me I have beautiful skin (if they only knew lol)

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funkergirl on 4/9/2003 9:29:00 PM more reviews by funkergirl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

Way too oily and greasy. Not very good at all.

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sandymontreal on 4/2/2003 10:57:00 AM more reviews by sandymontreal

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

It was moisturizing, but a tad too oily. However, the biggest problem was that it gave me a rash after using it for a few days. The same thing happened to my friend, but the packaging says "hypoallergenic", so...?

Will not repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* annelau on 3/31/2003 12:54:00 AM more reviews by annelau

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

The saleslady told me this lotion is very special, has some compositon that very close and similar as the natural oil of our skin.
I found it greasy and greasy with weird smell only. I had got a few acnes after using it for ONE night.
Luckily I bought a starter set only.
For God's sake.

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sephyoo on 3/30/2003 2:13:00 PM more reviews by sephyoo

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

It isnt so bad but it really depends on your skin type.. i have combo skin and i broke out a little (i didn't know it was from this) but when i use it in my dry aread is does moisturise. and the instructions DO say "use where skin feels dry" so if you are complaing about it, i think you should read the instructions before griping about this

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ellenklutz on 3/29/2003 5:56:00 PM more reviews by ellenklutz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I was a faithful user of DDML for about 2 years. Initially, when I started using it, it improved my very dry skin. However, over time I started to break out, and I could not figure out why. I went to get a facial, and the spa technician told me that it was probably the DDML and that it was one of the worst moisturizers out there. Since then I've been using Pevonia Sensitive Skin Creme and my skin has completely cleared. This moisturizer is not worth the money and there are many other moisturizers out there that are better and cheaper (however, I like other clinique products).
Paula Begoun also rips this moisturizer, so I have the experts on my side.

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*TOP REVIEWER* BeKind20thers on 3/27/2003 9:34:00 PM more reviews by BeKind20thers

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Cool   Hair: Other   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm currently selling this product, I tested it once. It is a nice moisturizer for extreme dry skin. It soaks in and leaves the skin not feeling tight or dry.

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yusvea on 3/24/2003 3:00:00 PM more reviews by yusvea

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

cheap but oily

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Lacy on 3/22/2003 12:31:00 AM more reviews by Lacy

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Just let me say that there is a category for DDML oil-free and I work for Clinique and just wanted to let everyone know that it is NOT oil-free! DDML is part of the three step system and many oily skinned gals do not prefer it to the Moisture-In-Control, which is oil-free. DDML is really best for normal skins as it is not oil-free.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mapn on 3/19/2003 3:15:00 PM more reviews by mapn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

It moisturizes my combination skin very well. It contains Mineral Oil though, which is known to clog pores. An ok moisturizer but nothing special. The glass bottle is very inconvenient.

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*TOP REVIEWER* yangerz on 3/16/2003 5:54:00 PM more reviews by yangerz

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

this wasn't the best moisturizer ever, but not the worst. my biggest peeve is that it is do damn greasy. it didnt greak me out though, even though i am very acne-prone.

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Oomi on 3/13/2003 7:08:00 PM more reviews by Oomi

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I used this for most of my teenage years, but have outgrown it. It's a very ordinary moisturizer (definitely not dramatically differet!) that is good for night. I don't use it for the day b/c it doesn't have any UV protection.

I have normal skin and this lotion never gave me any break outs.

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swalker29 on 3/9/2003 11:19:00 AM more reviews by swalker29

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This has been my staple after shower moisturizer since I was in my teens. Not oily, absorbs easily. I have combo skin and it's never broken me out. Love it!

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ladyshar on 3/9/2003 11:16:00 AM more reviews by ladyshar

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is my favorite moisturizer. Agree with the gal who said it takes time to notice a big difference. Think this is more for those of us in the "over 30" crowd though. Not for those with oily skin. But for my dry skin it is wonderful. Not as thick as some of the other creams I have tried. I like the scent a lot too. Agree that the packaging makes it hard to get out of the bottle though

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KatFisch on 3/9/2003 10:55:00 AM more reviews by KatFisch

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

I hate this moisturiser. It felt too thick and greasy for my combo/oily skin. It also made me breakout like crazy in cystic acne. I hate this stuff with a passion!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Orphan_Cat on 3/7/2003 1:29:00 PM more reviews by Orphan_Cat

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

What can I say! I've loved it ever since I got it as a gift with purchase. The tiny tube lasted me something like 4 months, since you only need to use a tiny dab. It makes my normal skin feel silky smooth. After about a month or so my skin was so much more radiant and smoother. I just bought a 15ml bottle, only complaint is that though the packaging looks good, it's not very practical.

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