Clinique • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion • Moisturizers

Where To Buy?

*TOP REVIEWER* askewchick on 3/6/2003 8:18:00 PM more reviews by askewchick

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I can't even begin to understand why Clinique puts so much effort into promoting and selling this product. They have several excellent moisturizers in their line (Moisture Surge Extra being my HG), but this is most definitely NOT one of them. The consistency of the product is far too runny and it is quite greasy. You'd think that fact would make it perfect for someone with dry skin, but the consistency is just too thin. The last time I heard Clinique promoted this by saying that a bottle of DDML was being sold every four seconds at some place in the world. I think instead they're just getting rid of the stuff by tossing it in EVERY gift with purchase set. Discontinue this one, already.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* TeeCube on 3/6/2003 12:49:00 PM more reviews by TeeCube

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Just plain, simple effective lotion. Nothing special and no sunscreen, which rules it out for day wear. Non-irritating, best if you can get the tiny sample bottles in the gift bags.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* littlebabynothing on 3/6/2003 12:44:00 PM more reviews by littlebabynothing

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

This really works for me! Especially in winter time, when my skin always gets very dry. The thick lotion completely smoothes away every little flake. A little goes a long way...I don't think this would be suitable for people with oily skin. UPDATE/ Im taking off two lippies. This is not good for my skin so I stopped using it a long time ago.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

Corinnem on 3/6/2003 10:06:00 AM more reviews by Corinnem

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Other    

I tried the clinique three step to try and help my dry skin but instead it made my skin red and sore. I was putting this on every few hours and my skin still felt dry, tight and sore. Just don't waste your money.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

falldream24 on 3/4/2003 5:40:00 PM more reviews by falldream24

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

An extremely bad moisturizer! it feels like putting juice or some other sticky substance on your skin. It doesn't improve the complexion or moisturize effectively either. There are just no positives for this product- avoid!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

deb_k on 3/3/2003 1:22:00 PM more reviews by deb_k

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I didn't actually buy this (it came free with the wonderful little buy $21 dollars worth of makeup get a gift free). I hated this mousturizer..it bit the dust. It left my hands feeling greasy and the smell wasn't the greatest. Although I love Clinique, the only thing "Dramatically Different" about this mousturizer is that this didn't work. I'm glad I got it for free because I would NEVER spend a dime on this product.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* MiaGator on 2/27/2003 4:49:00 PM more reviews by MiaGator

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Will never understand the allure of this product. It's too greasy for my oily t-zone, and too light for dry areas around my eyes or mouth.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* joannaB on 2/16/2003 2:05:00 PM more reviews by joannaB

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

little, yellow, different, mediocre.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* missyM on 2/15/2003 9:12:00 PM more reviews by missyM

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is a double review. For my oily-combo skin, I tried this on my cheeks. It felt nasty and oily even though I know it isn't oil-free. But still, it was nasty. And my mum has pretty dry skin and hated it too. It even CLOGGED her pores but then it didn't do anything for her dryness. So we have now banned DD from our home.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* oasdus on 2/15/2003 12:16:00 PM more reviews by oasdus

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

I tried this when I got a little tube in a GWP. My skin loves this when the weather is really cold! No other moisturizer sinks in and makes my skin feel really good. It may be a very basic formula, but sometimes that's all your skin wants, is something simple and soothing. This would definitely be too much when warmer weather comes, but when it's cold and dry, this stuff is the best thing for moisture as far as my skin is concerned. I only use at night, but I have used it around my eyes in the day if needed.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* Powhatten on 2/11/2003 1:57:00 AM more reviews by Powhatten

Age: Unknown   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Years ago when there were few choices, I tried to control my acne with Clinique. After a lot of education, I realize that this product is one of the reasons why I kept breaking out. I guess folks get used to it and don't know better. There are some great nonoily moisturizers out there that even include an effective SPF of 15 or more. This isn't worth it.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* DanielleWilliams on 2/8/2003 6:12:00 PM more reviews by DanielleWilliams

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

this really made a dramatic difference... my once clean face became a suffocated landscape. this is overwhelming and overrated. the smell is a cross between cocoa butter and stagnent water.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

lipglossjunkie on 2/3/2003 5:58:00 AM more reviews by lipglossjunkie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is a really good moisturizer,it sinks into skin immediatly and isn't greasy!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

sparklejunkie on 1/30/2003 4:48:00 AM more reviews by sparklejunkie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

The only good thing that I came across while using Clinique's 3 step system. It definitely took my skin a long time to get used to it though & I haven't used many other moisturisers to compare it with.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* ooliedonna on 1/24/2003 11:05:00 PM more reviews by ooliedonna

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

UPDATE: I've left up my original review, but totally changed my mind about this product. Worked well for about three or four months, and then I started getting terrible breakouts due to the amount of oil in this when the warmer weather came. I would never buy a bottle of this again and would only use it now VERY sparingly if I needed a very rich moisturizer in areas that aren't prone to breakouts.



I started using this product off and on about a year ago, as I noticed my skin had become extremely dry and flaky. The formula is mild and soaks in well, and generally leaves my skin feeling well-moisturized, though perhaps a touch greasy if I use too much. When I first started using this, I noticed a significant change in my complexion - my skin was much more healthy and glowing. I've found it's a little heavy for summer, especially when it's humid. I can't say 100%, but I've been breaking out a bit lately, and I think the oils in this moisturizer is what is doing it. Stick to something water-based during the warmer months and save this for drier winter skin. I'm not crazy about the scent, but other than that, I give this one a generally good review.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* Goodfreak on 1/24/2003 9:45:00 PM more reviews by Goodfreak

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

My main moisturizer will probably always be Oil of Olay Total Effects, but this is a pretty good one. I find it works best on a dry (as opposed to wet) face. I don't think I will ever buy the full-sized size, but I love to keep the GWP sizes in my desk at work (I am on the phone a lot and my chin gets irritated - this is gentle enough to soothe my skin).

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* scarlet773 on 1/23/2003 6:47:00 PM more reviews by scarlet773

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

This is so old school. There are so many better products out there. This is way too oily and slippery. Spend your money on something more up to date that works.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* estesmcc on 1/22/2003 4:32:00 PM more reviews by estesmcc

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

Ho hum. Doesn't do a thing for me in the least. I gave it a 2 instead of a 1 because at least it didn't break me out.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* galaxygoo on 1/21/2003 4:16:00 PM more reviews by galaxygoo

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

this is not for me. too oily. my mother uses it all the time though. she buys the men's version though, because it comes in the tube (exact same product).

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

XxSilentxTearsxX on 1/20/2003 12:46:00 AM more reviews by XxSilentxTearsxX

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

Looked too greasy on me.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No