I was not impressed by the cleansing bar and the anti-blemish lotion that I received in the sample along with this moisturiser. Not only did they not live up their claims but it seemed to make my skin worse! This moisturiser though, is my favourite product of the series. It is light and silky, and just glides onto the skin really easily. Due to this feel, it also acts as a primer underneath makeup.
It is definitely a light moisturiser - that would only work for me in summer and I have oily/combo, acne prone skin. It also seemed to soothe my skin and make it less red and inflammed, as well as controlling my oiliness but in terms of preventing blemishes and acne, it didn't really do much for me.
I think this is a decent everyday moisturiser, probably not heavy enough for winter, but it didn't do much in terms of blemishes which is the real concern for me, so I wouldn't repurchase this.
As an oily-skinned girl, moisturiser can very easily become a nightmare for me, turning hydration to an oil slick mess. Clinique's Anti-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturizer is my all-time favourite moisturiser for hydrated, blemish-free skin.
The product claims to be fragrance-free and may not have any added fragrance but I found it to be lightly scented, barely noticeable. I apply it morning and night after any serums or treatments as the final step in my skincare routine. The formula is a lightweight lotion which absorbs easily into the skin leaving it feeling soft and supple without a grease-slick in sight! It's also light enough to apply over serums without gaining that heavy feel I've received when I apply both on my skin.
The packaging is also another win for Clinique. I think the aqua and white colour-scheme is so eye-catching but simple, and I love the upside-down squeeze bottle which makes it easier to get every drop out. This is by far the best-performing moisturiser I have ever tried and I have noticed that when I use it in combination with Clinique's 3-step Anti-Blemish system my skin just looks and feels better, plus points for it's oil control. I've never experienced any negative sides to it such as dryness or peeling that was mentioned.
I strongly recommend this product to any girl with oily, combo or normal skin who is after a medicated moisturiser.
Tips: This doesn't contain SPF so if wearing in the day be sure to apply additional SPF on top.