Product Reviews Rated 4.36 out of 5 stars
643 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Refreshing, brightening, and my new favorite moisturizer The Goji extracts and organic strawberry ingredients in here are like food for the skin on a completely different level. I use this moisturizer basically every night now as it's my new favorite but especially after I get done using the clarins exfoliating powder ! It is literally the icing on the cake and leaves my skin feeling and looking brighter, clearer and refreshed like I just had a full nights rest! After using this moisturizer for several weeks I also want to note that I have went to bed with blemishes and seriously woken up to them gone after using this at night! It has happened not one but several times so I know it's definitely a direct effect of this moisturizer! As an adult with acne prone skin this is a HUGE game changer for me and I highly recommend to those dealing with the same skin type.
Most Helpful Critical Review ABSOLUTE TRASH If I could give this product zero stars, I would. This has wrecked absolute HAVOC on my skin.
I used this twice and then noticed I was scratching. My skin was so unbelievably itchy!! I checked out my face and found I had HUNDREDS of tiny red bumps all over. Some had white heads, others were just angry red bumps. They were EVERYWHERE. I was even slightly puffy! So I exfoliated, dumped this product in the trash where it belongs, put on a trusty moisturizer, and hoped for the best. The following night, I woke up scratching my face with enough gusto I thought I was going to rip my skin off. I was miserable.
After three days of itching and hundreds of angry bumps, my face scabbed. I kept exfoliating and applying a heavy moisturizer hoping to combat the horrible scabbing. After two more days, my skin is finally beginning to return to normal. If you value your skin, never, ever, ever use this product or anything else by this brand. Both are absolute TRASH.
Reviewed by 643 customers Very tacky and heavy. 1
Jeyemjey from Florida
Absolutely not the same as the previous Hydra-matte lotion. This cream is very heavy and tacky. It's so rough for my makeup to go on and starts crumbling all the layers of cream and foundation together. It is truly awful. Within a couple of hours it looks like I have been sweating in 1,000 degree weather and I hardly go outside. My pores look so big and my face just looks so old and I don't even have wrinkles yet. Please bring the old Hydra-matte lotion back, that is the only face cream that did such a beautiful job in keeping my skin hydrated, oil free and pores to a decent size.
Great moisturizer and matte effect for oily skin! 4
Cat from Louisiana
I have oily skin that is somewhat acne-prone and this stuff has worked great! This really helped my oily skin recover from dry patches that have been caused by my acne medication. My only wish is that the consistency was slightly more gel-like and less creamy for oily skin, but it still works great! Plus, a little goes a long way because of the cream consistency so that's definitely good! Hoping it lasts a long time as it isn't the cheapest product on the market but it works well!
ABSOLUTE TRASH 1
Kendrabug from Pennsylvania
If I could give this product zero stars, I would. This has wrecked absolute HAVOC on my skin.
I used this twice and then noticed I was scratching. My skin was so unbelievably itchy!! I checked out my face and found I had HUNDREDS of tiny red bumps all over. Some had white heads, others were just angry red bumps. They were EVERYWHERE. I was even slightly puffy! So I exfoliated, dumped this product in the trash where it belongs, put on a trusty moisturizer, and hoped for the best. The following night, I woke up scratching my face with enough gusto I thought I was going to rip my skin off. I was miserable.
After three days of itching and hundreds of angry bumps, my face scabbed. I kept exfoliating and applying a heavy moisturizer hoping to combat the horrible scabbing. After two more days, my skin is finally beginning to return to normal. If you value your skin, never, ever, ever use this product or anything else by this brand. Both are absolute TRASH.
Hydrating and soft on... 4
evag16 from undisclosed
Hydrating and soft on face. Keeps skin moist throughout the day. I would buy the product again.
This cream does what... 5
michellec86 from undisclosed
This cream does what it claims. It keeps the skin hydrated all day but does not leave a greasy oily residue on the skin. It is absorbed nicely into the skin and is great for oil and acne prone skin. Although if you have dry skin, this wont provide enough moisture to fix dry spots and flakiness.
I absolutely love this... 5
adibajpg from undisclosed
I absolutely love this hydrating cream! I apply it every night before bed and my typically dry skin feels hydrated and smooth. It has a light and airy feel to application so it does not feel overwhelming. I recommend this for all skin types!
I received this in a... 4
honeyandrosebuds from undisclosed
I received this in a My Clarins box recently, and I really loved this cream. It made my skin feel soft and fresh. It didn't feel too oily and it didn't disappear into my skin. It was very soft and very effective. It smelled absolutely wonderful in my opinion and I plan on getting the full size soon.
I did notice a slight... 4
nicoles11 from undisclosed
I did notice a slight difference in the moisture in my skin however the smell was pretty strong.
Not a good replacement for the hydra matte... 1
Libera from California
I bouth this to replace the discontinued hydra matte product and its NOT the same or even close..it left my face sweating and not light and airy as the previous product did. Truly disappointed in this product and Clarins for discontinuing the hydra matte product with no real option to replace it.
Great for oily skin 5
Tara66 from Washington, DC
I've been changing to a mostly Clarins based skin-regime over the last 6 months, but I had been holding out on switching my moisturizer because I was quite loyal to a different brand's emulsion. Finally ran out of the old stuff and decided to try the matifying cream. I've been using it for about a month now and I really like what I see. I love the smell (soft and floral imo), how smoothly it goes onto prepped skin, how light it is, and how quickly it absorbs into my skin. My skin stays matte for longer with this creme--by the end of the day it is "very dewy," but less slick than before. I use a Clarins oil at night, so I'm less concerned about moisture than a lot of others who've posted, but it hasn't left my skin dry at any point. My only complaint is I wish it had a pump, but that's personal preference. I'm interested to see how long this pot lasts.
I love this cream. It... 5
laynbeauty from undisclosed
I love this cream. It leaves my skin glowing but not shiny and oily. Perfect for my sensitive yet oily skin!
Im so happy that I got... 4
ronalynu from undisclosed
Im so happy that I got it for free at Chickadvisor.. At first I really love the packaging looks great,second the texture is just right not really sticky at all and absorbed quickly into my skin.. The only downside is the smell a little bit strong for me..But its a good product for a reasonable price..
The face cream was... 3
kailagf5b4 from undisclosed
The face cream was just okay for me. It is matifying, but I felt like it could be more hydrating. There wasnt much of a scent so that could work for someone who is sensitive to smell, but me personally I expected more out of the face cream
Nice 4
Kayleigh from Louisville, KY
I, personally, prefer more of a dewy effect from a moisturizer; but it serves as a nice, daily product. I would probably recommend this to those with an oily skin type.
I liked the... 5
jessicann03 from undisclosed
I liked the consistency of it. It was a little heavy when I first put it on but didnt stay feeling heavy. Worked really well underneath my make up!
I love myself a good... 5
jadenkh426 from undisclosed
I love myself a good moisturizer. Especially having dry skin. It has a really nice, light formula. Originally, I thought it wasnt going to do the job because it was lightweight but it kept my skin hydrated throughout the day. It gave my skin a really non-porous effect as well. I would get these products again.
This stuff was great!... 5
ieashag from undisclosed
This stuff was great! My face felt so amazing afterwards! Didnt need a whole lot and my face felt so refreshing! Definitely enjoyed this and have no complaints!
I like this because it... 4
allies4 from undisclosed
I like this because it didnt feel too oily. I have combination oily skin and it did not make me Break out. I like how easily it spreads out over the skin, its not hard to rub in. The only thing I dont love is the smell is kinda strong
Thankful to have... 4
danielledream28 from undisclosed
Thankful to have received this from Influenster! It is a nice cream, but I felt like I needed multiple layers of it to get the moisture I wanted. Overall it soaks into the skin well and makes me feel ready for the day!
Very nice! 4
Danielle from Milwaukee, WI
This was a beautiful moisturizer, I just felt I needed more of it. I like to do my moisturizer in layers so I can build it up. It is a thick cream that soaks nicely into the skin and makes me feel ready for the day!
Average moisturizer 3
Kayley from Ontario, CA
I thought this moisturizer was average. It worked well and left my face hydrated but I have used some better suited for my skin. It wasn't bad—maybe just not for me personally.
Loooooove! 5
Elyssamarie1 from Port Hadlock,WA
This is a super matte moisturizer yet leaves my oily skin feeling refreshed and moisturized through the day.
Great Mattifying Moisturizer 5
Lauren from Boston
This is a great moisturizer for hydrating without getting too oily. I like using this as a priming base for makeup!
Pretty Nice Mattifying Cream 4
kenz090 from Durham, NC
Compared to the other products in this line, the mattifying cream has more of a light floral perfume-y smell. It feels nice and cooling upon application. It can feel a but tacky afterwards, but once it dries down, the face feels smooth, and it definitely does control oil on the face well. I received this product complimentary for testing and honest review.
Hydrates and Preps the Skin 5
Michelle from New York, NY
The Clarins Mattifying Hydrating Cream has this perfect balance between moisturizing but not oily. I applied this before makeup and it created a perfect base that kept my makeup lasting. It does not affect the breakdown of makeup since it does not leave the skin oily. I highly recommend this to not just people with oily skin but also to people with combination to normal skin. I personally have dry spots on my face and this moisturizer kept those areas from becoming more irritated and dry.