Product Reviews Rated 3.78 out of 5 stars
93 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Great product, when used as what it is: a moisturizer! This BB cream is exactly as good as it gets with a BB cream, plus the ID cartridge – priceless! However, I almost didn't purchase it because of the countless reviews I've read about people using it as a foundation instead of as an enriched moisturizer, "blending" it with a brush or a sponge, and saying they are fair-toned and that this BB cream is too orange. And as for the "color", the description clearly states: "We do not recommend this tint for very fair or very deep skin tones." For reference, I'm oily on my T zone; I take very good care of my skin. I have no imperfections to cover and I don't like to look like I have a ton of makeup – but I don't like the "just out-of-bed" 15 year old "all-natural" look either. My perfect foundation match is DW Stay-In-Place in 3.5/Fawn, both on the regular and the light formulas. I bought the BB cream with the Pore and Uneven Skin ID cartridge without having a previous sample, just based on the description of each product. I apply 1 full pump as a moisturizer (with my fingers!), and my skin is instantly flawless, pores gone, and it doesn't change color or oxidizes. I follow with corrector under my eyes, and then the DW foundation applied exactly a stated on the EL website for light coverage: a dot on my chin, nose, forehead, and on each cheek. I finish with mascara, a light brush of highlighter as blush, and lip liner - and that's it. The EL foundation is phenomenal already, but this moisturizer along with the pore ID formula just make it look even better all day, very close to the look I get when I use the regular Clinique DD gel (yellow) formula: no over dryness, no oiliness, just flawless! This one just evens out the complexion before the foundation, which is a plus. If you fall within the recommended skin tone range for this product, used correctly, is really, really good; you won't be disappointed.
Most Helpful Critical Review Caused Breakouts I was looking for something that would help with the uneven texture of my skin. I'm a fan of milder AHAs but sometimes the acid pads or serums just dry out my face. Enter this. I used the yellow gel for several years when I was younger. I saw that the clear gel included protection from pollutants so I was game. Have been using for two weeks now and my skin was doing dramatically worse. I was getting acne breakouts and red irritation bumps in places I've never even had acne before. I thought it couldn't be the Clinique product because I've never had an allergy to any of the products in the past. But then two days agao I washed my face, and as soon as I put on the moisturizer with the concentrate, my skin inflamed and I got bumps on my forehead and cheeks. Washed off and went back to using my St. Ive's collagen moisturizer instead and noticed the bumps have decreased a lot over the last couple of days with no new breakouts. I don't know if it's the concentrate or the gel itself so I'm going to do some experimenting. So disappointed.
Reviewed by 93 customers gave skin orange hue 4
Lacey from New York
If you fall within the recommended skin tone range for this product, used correctly, is really, really good.
Great in Summer Heat 5
Arm_vard from Yerevan, Armenia
Really love this Jelly. The texture is very light, the right moisturizer for summer. I've used many other cream-type moisturizers but during summer they fail as because of the heat and sweating they drip over my face. However, this jelly works the best. As well as the cartridge for uneven skin tone is great for my skin which has several dark spots due to breakouts. Love this. Highly recommend!!!
Caused Breakouts 2
Cat-cat from Portland, OR
I was looking for something that would help with the uneven texture of my skin. I'm a fan of milder AHAs but sometimes the acid pads or serums just dry out my face. Enter this. I used the yellow gel for several years when I was younger. I saw that the clear gel included protection from pollutants so I was game. Have been using for two weeks now and my skin was doing dramatically worse. I was getting acne breakouts and red irritation bumps in places I've never even had acne before. I thought it couldn't be the Clinique product because I've never had an allergy to any of the products in the past. But then two days agao I washed my face, and as soon as I put on the moisturizer with the concentrate, my skin inflamed and I got bumps on my forehead and cheeks. Washed off and went back to using my St. Ive's collagen moisturizer instead and noticed the bumps have decreased a lot over the last couple of days with no new breakouts. I don't know if it's the concentrate or the gel itself so I'm going to do some experimenting. So disappointed.
This made my acne flare up 1
Johnny from Louisiana
You, guys. I am a Clinique skin care junkie. I am a die hard fan. This product, though, made my acne angry. I am not sure what it was but it did not react well with my skin. I tried a sample of this from the Clinique counter and I woke up with great skin the next morning. I was so excited to get the full size; however, it turned into a nightmare. It took about a week for acne to calm down. I had to pump out the serum to not waste the moisturizer, which I love by itself.
Feel nothing 2
Trish from Texas
I was a fan of Moisture Surge Intense but decided to give this new product a try. It is a huge disappointment! It helps nothing with my skin. Not hydrated, not smooth at all. My skin feels dry after 5 minutes of applying. I give it 2 stars since it feels a bit fresh when applied but honestly water can do the same.
I was disappointed in this product and won't buy again. 2
Tina from Washington DC
I tried this because the other Clinque combination moisture and even tone product I liked was discontinued. I need a good moisturizer and something to help smooth skin tones. This is not the solution! The moisturizer worked well but the cartridge didn't work at all. I won't purchase again and will have to look for separate products. Clinque is a great and has many great products - I use Clinque a lot - but this one is not one of those good products. Very disappointed.
My new favorite moisturizer! 5
Ky from Gainesville, FL
I have used this product before but with the jelly base instead because I have oily skin. But I find that sometimes when I use products intended for oily skin it takes away too much oil & leaves my skin too matte. This base is perfect, it leaves my skin very moisturized & soft! The insert makes a huge difference in my texture! I highly recommend this to anyone with textured & sensitive skin!
Good 5
Nini from NY
This product is very good and suitable for me. I will continue to buy it back.
Made my face break out! 1
Renee from Harrison Township, MI
I purchased the ID cartridge with the BB gel base. After washing my face, I used this moisturizer hoping it would bring some color back to my face and help with the dryness. First day I used it my skin looked amazing, glowing and everything. But the next morning I had whiteheads all along my jawline. I decided to keep using it and give it some time to work but it just kept getting worse. Now I'm looking for a new product elsewhere so I can clear up the damage that this product did to my face.
Wow! 5
Anna from OR
This product was amazing in evening my skin tone and fading acne scars. It exceeded my expectations and there was a huge difference in my skin after about 2 months. I would highly recommend!
Makes my skin glow! 5
Flowerissa from Brooklyn, NY
I've had a great experience with this product. I am a consistent user of the Dramatically Different Lotion, so the added benefit of a serum was a double dose of LOVE for me! I've noticed that my skin glows whenever I apply this product. I've also noticed that my skin feels soft and smoother since using this product. This means that the added cartridge is working! My main concerns are acne and old acne scars. This product does not cause me to breakout. I've never experienced breakouts with any of Clinique's skin care products. Thank you again Clinique!!
Glowing 5
Antwan32 from Panama City Beach, FL
This product is part of an amazing three step process! As a guy I never cared much about skin care but randomly felt like I needed to do something as I'm getting older. Well I'm not kidding after one use my skin felt so refreshed and friends even noticed it was glowing! This is not something I would normally say about my face! I enjoy washing it twice a day now!
Unsure what the product is what I needed 3
Lisa G from Phoenix
I wasn't sure if I understood the product correctly since there's 4 options. Good idea but not so well if they're not clearly directed. Uneven skin? In my mind I thought that means the aging liver spots. If it does, then it doesn't work. The pores,yea, maybe I see some tightening in them, but nothing to pay this amount of money. As for the moisturizing lotion. I do like that. It clearly does what it's meant to do.
Please advise if there's a clinique product for reducing the color if liver/ aging spots.
Thank you,
Lisa G
Breakouts 1
P from SC
Got breakouts but they resolved the issue for me and I gave it to my sister who like the hydrating jelly!
Helps with my redness 4
MStevens from Atlanta
This is definitely for a person with at least light to medium Complexion considering the tint is pretty dark. I like how I can use this product to cover up my redness for everyday wear. While doing this, it also has anti aging or whatever cartridge you prefer inside. Pretty revolutionary stuff!
Okay 3
desertfox from AZ
I have sensitive true combination skin - normal/dry in the winter and normal/oily in the summer but I also live in a dry climate (Phoenix) so face care is a challenge! Clinique generally does not cause breakouts or sensitivity to my skin. I like the hydrating jelly (the clear one) but I don't love it. For my upper cheek where I need a little more moisture, I have to put on something else in addition to this. It will get sticky if you use too much. It feels nice on, absorbs within a few minutes, and my favorite part - it leaves a gorgeous satin, not shiny, almost glowy finish. However, the cartridge is another story. I got the white one for uneven skin tone and I think it has pumped out twice in the almost 2 months of time I've been using this. Upon further review, it appears this is a common issue which is a shame. If I repurchase this, I will do so without the cartridge.
LOVE!! 5
V from South Plainfield NJ
I've never been a huge Clinique fan. I was at Ulta one day and the Clinique girl had amazing skin and I asked her what she used. She gave me some samples of this. I've honestly never been happier with a product!!
Not for me 3
Tina from Aurora, Colorado
I have been trying the Clinique ID Dramatically different hydrating jelly with the pore and uneven texture cartridge. I find it to be a bit sticky. In addition, the pore cartridge barely pumps out any of the concentrated liquid. Expensive and disappointing.
Love love love 5
Alex from Rhode Island
I've been dealing with acne for at least 12 years now and so I have had a lot of acne scars especially on my cheeks. I used this every night after taking off my make up for a month and noticed a difference. I don't usually believe a lot can really change my skin I thought I was cursed. I think after about a month is when I really started to notice my skin was more even. Now on my second purchase.
Great product that really works 5
Dee from FL
I've had big red splotches on my neck and upper chest all my life, even when I have a tan all over this area stays red. When Ulta put this on sale for 50% off, I thought I would give the Japanese Angelica Root a try with the Clinique Clear Jelly moisturizer. It has really helped taken the redness away. I'm actually in a little bit of shock that I finally found relief from the red patches. Thank you so much.
Love this Product 5
Salgado from San Ysidro, Ca
Love how my skin feels so moisturizing
This BB cream is amazing. 5
PatH from Wyoming
I do not know how I lived without this BB gel. I use it in the morning when I do not want a full foundation on first. This gives the perfect color and great coverage all in a lotion. I think the people with the bad reviews are using this like a foundation, not a tinted lotion. I love it and hope it never gets discontinued.
Great product, when used as what it is: a moisturizer! 5
mmoralesabc from Maryland
This BB cream is exactly as good as it gets with a BB cream, plus the ID cartridge – priceless! However, I almost didn't purchase it because of the countless reviews I've read about people using it as a foundation instead of as an enriched moisturizer, "blending" it with a brush or a sponge, and saying they are fair-toned and that this BB cream is too orange. And as for the "color", the description clearly states: "We do not recommend this tint for very fair or very deep skin tones." For reference, I'm oily on my T zone; I take very good care of my skin. I have no imperfections to cover and I don't like to look like I have a ton of makeup – but I don't like the "just out-of-bed" 15 year old "all-natural" look either. My perfect foundation match is DW Stay-In-Place in 3.5/Fawn, both on the regular and the light formulas. I bought the BB cream with the Pore and Uneven Skin ID cartridge without having a previous sample, just based on the description of each product. I apply 1 full pump as a moisturizer (with my fingers!), and my skin is instantly flawless, pores gone, and it doesn't change color or oxidizes. I follow with corrector under my eyes, and then the DW foundation applied exactly a stated on the EL website for light coverage: a dot on my chin, nose, forehead, and on each cheek. I finish with mascara, a light brush of highlighter as blush, and lip liner - and that's it. The EL foundation is phenomenal already, but this moisturizer along with the pore ID formula just make it look even better all day, very close to the look I get when I use the regular Clinique DD gel (yellow) formula: no over dryness, no oiliness, just flawless! This one just evens out the complexion before the foundation, which is a plus. If you fall within the recommended skin tone range for this product, used correctly, is really, really good; you won't be disappointed.
Loving it 5
Michele from Boston
this had been a great addition to my morning routine. I'm really seeing a difference in my skin tone and so are others. I'm glad there are so many options for different skin needs with this line.
Pores look huge, skin is super oily 2
Kas22 from Hillsdale, MI
I usually love clinique, I'm not sure what is happening with this product. I've had it for about three weeks and it just seems to be making everything worse. I normally have large pores and oily skin. My pores still look huge and now they looked clogged, I used the hydrating Jelly and my skin is just covered with oil, with the clear jelly I don't even know if the cartridge is dispensing, I think there is a light blue tint. Definitely not the outcome I thought I would have.
