Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

4th Update years later: I still use this moisturizer. Some toners tend to feel sticky but I found that the CeraVe toner (my doctor recommended this brand as eczema safe and natural) works well with this moisturizer without feeling heavy, sticky, and doesn't make me flare up! 3rd update: I realized I can't use other moisturizers, Ive gotten too used to this product. I've tried using other products of moisturizers and they felt HEAVY and sticky. This is VERY light weight which I appreciate. That is all☺️ 7 month update: I tend to sweat profusely especially in the summer time around my scalp and forehead. I waited to update to see how to use this best. While using this product i found that using a smaller amount was best. If you tend to sweat a lot like me, use toner then apply a pea - pea and a 1/2 size amount of moisturizer. I still tend to sweat till it runs into my eyes, but using less moisturizer prevented the product from running into my eye while sweating. I use this before putting on my makeup and it doesn't feel caked. I have oily skin prone to break outs and wanted to start using a cream after washing my face due to feeling dry afterwords. I dont have a beauty routine, rarely use makeup, nor informed on beauty trends etc but I wanted to start taking better care of my appearance lately. I compared different pricing for (oily skin/acne control) face moisturizers both online and my local Walgreens and Walmart. Note: the cream I was looking for had to be safe for sensitive skin as I suffer from eczema and remembered Cetaphil was one of the brands my doctor said was more natural and safer. I've been using this for about 2 weeks now. Result: it doesn't burn and no signs of inflammation. It doesn't smell great but it helps A LOT with not feeling dry from washing. It does not mattify my skin as it states and my oilyness is about the same throughout my regular work days. But it did do something when I saw myself in my review mirror when the sun was on my face. I noticed my face shined all over where I placed this cream. I just learned of the glass face look beauty trend and it looks slightly similar to that effect from the use of this cream on my face. I've had compliments on my skin from clients/family which is nice to hear. I usually wash my face with a acne face wash for oily skin, use a toner and a brightening eye serum from my local Ross store, and this cream to "seal" it all in. I admit I tend to touch my face out of habit which causes a pimple to come out. I will be editing my review in the summer as I tend to sweat profusely from my scalp/face and will note if this cream if bothersome or not. Overall it helps with dryness and it helps my skin look nice and shiny (vibrant?) in the sun so I'm happy with the product!

Would purchase again. I really like this moisturizer. I usually use it in the mornings when I feel a few pimples coming up, or on days I know I won’t be going out since it has salicylic acid. It keeps my skin feeling moisturized but also mattified, so it doesn’t feel greasy or heavy. Overall, a gentle and effective option for acne-prone skin.

I’ve been using this for a little while now and I actually really like it. It feels nice on the skin, doesn’t feel heavy, and leaves my face looking fresh and smooth. I also noticed my skin feels softer after using it consistently. Definitely something I would buy again.

I bought this moisturizer to help with my oiliness when I go out. I try to buy lightweight moisturizers so it doesn’t leave a build up on my face and cause excess oil or breakouts. I bought this due to some reviews saying it helped on there oily skin a when I first tried it, I was amazed. Fast forward about the 4th time using it, going outside of the house. I decided to go out to grab a bite to eat an put this on about an hour before I was to go out. My face started to get oily again on my forehead and nose. I know the directions say you can replace up to 3 times a day so no biggie just added a little more and oiliness was gone. Bam!! My skin did not become overly oily and it held for about a hour again, got home washed my face. Had it on less than 3 hours, touched up twice. But after a few days of using it here and there, I started breaking out more. I thought it was just random so I stopped using it just in case and my acne started going away, no new breakouts. I waited about a week or so an tried again. It was fine for a few days but constantly having to reapply or clean my face throughly to start again to avoid the excess oil an it bought my breakouts back days after. I mainly breakout on my cheeks and my neck. I’ve been using this for about 5 weeks just to give a reference on time. I do have to say I have mixed reviews on this. Pros 1) it does take away the oil effortlessly.. 2) it doesn’t smell bad 3) it’s small an convenient to take anywhere for a touch up. 4) it goes nicely under makeup ( I tried once) 5) it’s creamy an smooth. 6) price is good Cons 1) you have to reapply numerously 2) some might not like the chemical smell 3) due to reapplying, you might run out the product quicker 4) potential breakouts ( I have but some might some may not.) 5) Not sure how it would hold up in higher temperatures outdoors/indoors. ( it’s been cooler where I live so can’t say if you will reapply more. 6) not sure how it works to reapply with makeup on. I did not leave mine on long enough to know. Overall it’s a good product if you may not be sensitive to breakouts or you feel like reapplying might be an issue.

Over the past 2 years my face has gotten so dry. Everyone told me that CeraVe was the best but I saw no difference. It only made my face greasy. I came on Amazon looking for something else because what I had wasn't working and I came across this. Let me tell you this stuff works! It makes my face so soft and it was within a week. It's nice that it also helps with acne because I've been getting adult acne all the sudden too which is annoying but I can't help to have extra stuff to help with that either. Not only does this go on quick, smooth and easy, this also does not leave my face greasy at all. This is my go-to moisturizer now for my face for sure. It's not really heavy either like the CeraVe was. It doesn't really have a scent to me. And you're not rubbing forever to get it worked onto your skin like I had to do with this CeraVe. I love, love, LOVE it!!! Thank you Cetaphil!

I've had random hormonal acne near my chin for 3 weeks on and on driving me crazyyyy. My niacinamide serum and hydrocolloid patches alone weren't taking care of the issue - every other day it seems like another small pimple appears 🙃 I usually never use 'acne moisturizer' because even though my skin gets oily it dries out very easily and I didn't want overly dry skin. This Moisturizer cleared up all oiliness from my acne and visibly lightened the remaining marks overnight from the first day! It truly does have a 'mattifying' effect and looks like your wearing a zero pore primer or something! I might be replacing my baby pore filler with this moisturizer honestly. I will say - it has the slightest drying feel on skin immediately after applying. But mainly only on the oily acne areas. This moisturizer has already won me over so it's not a deal breaker. If you're looking at this with hormonal acne wondering if you should try it please do. I recommend this and niacinamide serum from the ordinary to really kill that acne bacteria and appearance fast.

Amazing product! You'll see the results right away! Highly recommend for oily skin🙌🏻🙌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

The fact that it has some moisturizer make it also help clear dead skin.

Good

So good, loving it!

الحجم الصغير جميل جداً و يرطب لمدة 6 ساعات تقريباً له ريحه طبيه لكن غير مزعجه بشرتي حساسه و متهيجه و مختلطه و لا لقيت اللي يناسبها كان هذا اختيار جداً موفق لذلك هذه المره اخذت منه الحجم الكبير لكن مع الاسف ريحته مختلفه تماماً و ملمسه برضو مختلف و حطيته ع بشرتي و كأنه غسول كريمي مو ترطيب و ما ادري اللحين شلون استخدمه

It helps my pimple to dry faster and it just pluck out automatically 😊 Im using this in morning and my evening routine consist of tretinoin and moisturizer.

More pimples after using this