Clinique • Pore Refining Solutions Stay-Matte Hydrator • Moisturizers

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*TOP REVIEWER* sprite26 on 5/13/2013 5:49:00 PM more reviews by sprite26

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Not a winner for me. The one good thing about this product is that it felt absolutely silky on my face, even several hours later. But that was the only "pro", everything else was "con". There was zero oil control and this product left a white cast on my skin. Ineffective and not cosmetically elegant. Wouldn't repurchase.

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yunniex on 2/12/2013 12:23:00 AM more reviews by yunniex

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

I love this moisturizer/hydrator! I have oily skin (particularly in the T-zone) and I live in a very hot & humid country. This was perfect for oil-control - I didn't need to use oil blotters that often anymore.

One point to note: I felt that this product did not provide sufficient moisturizing to my skin. So I apply Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel first before applying the Stay-Matte Hydrator.

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mualizzing on 12/31/2012 8:32:00 AM more reviews by mualizzing

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this product two months ago with the hopes it would control my skin and oil-slick nose.

After daily applition for the first week, my skin was visibly less oily but unfortunately a whole lot drier. Unfortunately the product dried out my t-zone and cheeks considerably, and I stopped using it in those places.

I'm now just using it on my forehead, morning and evening, where it does a good job at controlling oil (I have a fringe/bangs so a matte forehead is a must) and just avoid any dry patches.

I'd recommend it to anyone with very oily skin and no dry patches, as although it has not worked for my skin, it does live up to its name. It also works well as a base for foundation.

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HSNurse on 12/8/2012 10:03:00 AM more reviews by HSNurse

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this because I have very oily skin throughout my T-zone, yet get dry patches. I've yet to find my perfect moisturizer for oily skin.. they are either too greasy, too thick, cause break outs, etc.

This one goes on nice and I could instantly feel the "matte" effect. I noticed less oil throughout the day, but still had to use my clean and clear oil wipes just as I did before using this product. My main problem with this product is that after I used it for about a week, I began breaking out with tiny zits all in my T-zone. This "pore refiner" did nothing for my pores except clog them further. As soon as I stopped using this, the tiny pimples in my T-zone faded.

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*TOP REVIEWER* crysna on 11/9/2012 11:50:00 PM more reviews by crysna

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

OMG! the best oil control hydrator ever. finally my search ends here, after trying so many products to keep at bay my oily skin, this one is the winner. i bought it 20 days ago at my local macys clinique counter and it really works!!!! leaving my skin smooth and matte instantly and during at least 5 hours and i touch up with my pressed powder or a blotting tissue and my skin keeps going matte for another 5 hours. it's non acnegenic, very light and safe to use, it does not moisturize enough my skin but i use a toner before this lotion and after a gel-cream lotion oil free sunscreen and i'm done. it works very good with my sunscreen, and is a best option for a makeup primer.!!!! my brother horrible oily skin love it too! (he was very skeptical after using clarins men shine free gel, lorealmen pur mat, etc, etc..... and he tryed this one and he say finally the product that a i was looking for!) girls and boys give it a try to this clinique new product, it's a winner 5 stars. you'll really notice a huge improvement in your oily skin, trust me. ;)

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MaryKate88 on 11/1/2012 5:09:00 PM more reviews by MaryKate88

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

This is a quite basic moisturizer for oily skin. After trying so many brands, this one actually stays matte all day. I like how it leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft, also that it seems to have refined my pores. I also noticed that it acts well as a primer, it holds make-up well in place. Although that it suits my oily skin very well, yet sometimes I feel that it still isn't moisturizing enough.

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qoo77 on 10/15/2012 9:01:00 AM more reviews by qoo77

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

i have the oiliest yet most dehydrated of skin plus I live in the humid climate in the tropics. leaves skin super matte but not moist... feels parched dry after using this esp after in an air-conditioned environment. doubt it has anti-aging benefits. not really keen to use after a few times... into the bin it goes.

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xoxpinkxox on 10/11/2012 2:45:00 AM more reviews by xoxpinkxox

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

OMG!! this product has made such a dramatic difference in my skin! I have the OILIEST skin and this controls the oil soooooo well. I was really skeptical purchasing this because almost nothing works for my OILY skin. I seriously recommend this to anyone who has oily skin because it is just amazing! It is quite expensive ($37). However, it really does work! I never expected to find a product like this but I decided to try it out since I wanted the free clinique gift. I am so glad that I ran into this. This is actually my first purchase that I made from clinique and I am really satisfied with it. I believe this is one of their new products that just came out so definitely check it out!

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NKS on 9/23/2012 9:16:00 AM more reviews by NKS

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I got this last week when going to pick up the skinbalancing powder make up. I'm constantly on the look out for anything mattifying, oil free that'll help my make up stay put and that's what I thought the powder make up would help. I work in a hospital sometimes pulling 12 hour shifts with literally no time for a loo break never mind a touch up. I've always been sceptical about Clinique products - there is literally a potion for everything and the reviews are so mixed with my own group of friends literally divided 50/50 at extreme ends of the spectrum - either love or absolutely hate.

This definitely works. I only need to use it over my T-zone but it is the only product that I've used that when I touch my nose about 4 hours after, it hasn't got a layer of make up grease ready to slip off. I agree with one of the previous reviews that there's not much call for a primer after using this. If I do use both, I find it difficult to apply my foundation as it sticks too firmly so it looks a little patchy over and around the creases of my nose.

Now I have less inclination to layer on the make up to make it last longer and it's been an absolute godsend at work - the fluorescent lighting and heating that is always on in the summer and never in the winter and all the running around up and down stairs - this keeps my make up put more than any other product I've ever used including Dermalogica's clarifying mattifier, Illamasqua's matte primer and Chanel. I haven't powdered my nose since starting to use this (those sneaky pretending to rummage through your bag for a ballpoint whilst facing the wall to quickly use a compact) so I'll definitely be buying again.

My only gripe is the £32 for 50mls. It does work for me so I'll live with the cost I'll only buy this when I have enough Boots or Debenhams points or any other offers.

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*TOP REVIEWER* fatbottmdgrl on 9/12/2012 11:56:00 AM more reviews by fatbottmdgrl

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Ok, first off, I work for Clinique as a SA/MA. I received this product gratis (free) to test. First off, THIS STUFF WORKS. Now, not all Clinique products work for everyone, because we are "special snowflakes" in MUA speak.

But, I must say, I just love the pore refining solutions line. I already use the serum and the instant perfector, but this just puts the icing on the cake, so to speak. I tried this on a very humid day and had no oiliness whatsoever. This does keep the skin moisturized and yet keeps oiliness under control.
This comes in a green pump bottle to keep the product sterile and one pump is good for the entire face. I believe it's a 1.7 ounce bottle.

Description from website: "After mattifying instantly, this oil-free formula supplies needed hydration while curbing excess oil and shine for 8 hours. Even T-Zones feel fresh, stay comfortably matte. Instantly refines the look of pores with unique light-scattering optics. Over time, pores seem smaller. Non-acnegenic."

Skin Types: 2 - Dry Combination, 3 - Combination Oily, 4 - Oily

If you are a long time Clinique customer, you might remember a product we had, called "Moisture in Control", this is it's reincarnation. I highly recommmend it to anyone with enlarged pores or oil issues. You will be very pleased with the results. Also, please try the other products in the line, AND we now have Pore Refining Solutions Foundation!!! Really if you have pore/oil issues and use all these products in conjunction you will really see an amazing difference in your skin. Please find a good local Clinique "expert" for advice.

This products runs $37 USD at Clinique countes nationwide.

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productmomma on 6/5/2012 9:53:00 PM more reviews by productmomma

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Best oil control EVER. I still had to blot but only once after 5 hours which is a record for me. My pores also look smaller after the first 5 days and I have some very big pores on my nose. I am so grateful for this product, it has given me a lot of my confidence back. It is absolutely wonderful under Revlon's new colorstay whipped foundation.

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*TOP REVIEWER* TerracottaSun on 5/27/2012 10:41:00 PM more reviews by TerracottaSun

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Normal   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Love it! Now that the weather is hot this helps (key word: Helps) to keep me looking fresh, matte, w/o drying my face out. I was quite impressed how flawless this lotion made me appear, as if I was wearing foundation. And though it has held up quite well on 80+ days the real test will be on 90+ days. Realistically speaking I suppose we shouldn't expect miracles since your body is doing what it's designed to do on hot humid days by secreting oils & sweat from your pores, but this product so far has kept me from looking like a greasy, slimy hot mess & that alone gives Clinique bragging rights.

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jtenopir88 on 5/11/2012 12:20:00 PM more reviews by jtenopir88

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

What this product is supposed to do: After mattifying instantly, this oil-free formula supplies needed hydration while curbing excess oil and shine for 8 hours. Even T-Zones feel fresh, stay comfortably matte. Instantly refines the look of pores with unique light-scattering optics. Over time, pores seem smaller. Non-acnegenic.
What I am: very oily/acne-prone with medium to large sized pores around my cheeks, nose, and chin area.
What this product did for me: I have used this product for about 2 weeks now, and I can honestly say that I have found the 1 holy grail oil controller that actually works. From the 2 weeks of experience, this has controlled my oil so well that I have stopped using my primers and am just using this. I can put this on around 8am and look at my face in the mirror at 5pm and not want to cry. This really does control oil for a full 8 hrs and then some. Now to be realistic, it doesn't control all oil, bc there is some breakthrough of oil around midday, but it is undoubtedly way less than without this stuff. I also haven't got any new pimples or blackheads, that aren't the norm for me, while using this. From just these 2 weeks, I haven't seen much improvement of my pores, but I will update.
Verdict: This is the best oil control product that I have found so far. This can used as a primer and a night cream. It makes the face softer and smoother for better makeup application. This also isn't supposed to cause acne breakouts. In the comment before, the writer stated that she got a pimple around the time of starting to use this product, but I want everyone to please note that It can take anywhere from 10 days to 4 weeks for a pimple to form. So it is important to try face products for at least a week or 2 before giving up on it or naming it the culprit of a breakout. So if you have oily skin, large pores, and are prone to breakouts please try this :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* bloodymerry52 on 5/8/2012 8:16:00 PM more reviews by bloodymerry52

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I got a small sample of this, and I've been using it only in the AM. After putting it on, it does feel silky and not sticky. It claims to "curb excess oil for 8 hours and instantly refine the look of pores with light-scattering optics." It doesn't completely keep you from being oily, but it is a drastic difference how much oil you see by the end of the day. I use this under makeup around 5am, and by 4pm it still looks pretty good, which exceeds the 8 hour claim. It lists for $36 on their website. Oh and I should add that I got a new zit on my jawline and it started right around when I started using this. I don't know yet if I'd actually go out and buy this, but who knows...

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