melissasrn's Full Review: Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control...
A few months ago, I was doing some online shopping for my tried and true Estee Lauder Clear Difference Oil Control Hydrator and was having a difficult time locating any that was in stock at my usual favorite Beauty item websites. Of course it quickly crossed my mind that this product was in the process of being discontinued, so I visited my local Estee Lauder counter to see what was going on. Sure enough, my old favorite was being "improved" into a new line created for women with oily skin types. And naturally, the "improved" product cost a few dollars more than the old one did as well. Why was I not surprised? But I shelled out the extra money anyway and picked up a bottle of this new Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator and took it home to give it a try. And all I can say now is WOW!! This new moisturizer is truly amazing. So while "new & improved" is not always a good thing, it sure is proving to be correct in this case.
~~~The Facial Moisturizer~~~
As part of the new Clear Difference Collection of facial care products for oily skin types, this Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator provides daily oil-free moisture that lasts all day long. According to product advertising, this core product will keep your skin perfectly hydrated inside, perfectly matte outside. The lightweight lotion instantly banishes shine thanks to the gentle action of the Absorbex Complex, microscopic oil sponges, and advanced mattifying powders. Discourages future blemishes before they can form and soothes redness away. Pure hydration helps skin feel healthy, soft and moisturized. Leaves skin looking clear, refreshed, naturally matte. Clear Difference makes a dramatic, visible change in how your skin looks and acts, thanks to a multi-prong strategy to solve the problems of excess oil production. The product itself is creamy white in color and features a faint perfume like fragrance that is very pleasant on the sense of smell. It glides onto clean skin easily (or over something like Idealist) and absorbs very quickly to provide oil-free moisture without leaving a greasy residue behind. Even women with oily skin types need moisture too (it took me a long time to figure that one out!), so this new Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator is something I definitely plan on purchasing again and again in the future.
~~~For Those Wanting Even More Product Information~~~
Here's more details about this new Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator taken directly from the esteelauder.com website:
INSTANT MATTE...LONG-TERM CONTROL
Instantly, advanced mattifiers transform unwelcome oil into shine-free perfection. With continued use, skin is brought into balance, with excess sebum production a thing of the past. Breakouts are reduced, blackheads are banned, and skin looks and feels great.
THE KEY: ABSORBEX COMPLEX
Our exclusive Absorbex Complex is a gentle yet highly effective blend of natural marine algae. Along with other oil-neutralizing ingredients, the Absorbex Complex immediately eliminates shine--and with daily use, actually "re-programs" skin to produce measurably less oil than ever before.
COMPLETE SYNERGY
With Clear Difference, every formula reinforces and boosts the effectiveness of the others. Use the Advanced Oil-Control Hydrator twice a day, then the other specialists as needed...and enjoy a clear future at last.
THE PROOF IS IN
Clinical tests show Advanced Oil-Control Hydrator helps makeup stay color-true all day: you'll see up to 82% color retention after 8 hours.
~~~Packaging, Price, & Availability~~~
Pick up a 1.7 ounce attractive green plastic pump bottle of this Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator at the Estee Lauder counter of your favorite fine department store or online at places like esteelauder.com or gloss.com for $32.50. The old version was around $29.50, but rest assured that you'll be paying $3 more for a better product without a doubt. And this "new and improved" Clear Difference product comes in a see-through pump bottle so that you can see exactly how much moisturizer you have left. It comes packaged in an outer light blue cardboard box that contains the ingredients listing, etc. The old bottle had no pump dispenser and it was not see-through, either. All it takes is a few pumps of this concentrated lotion from this elegant looking upright bottle with easy-to-remove lid to adequately cover my face, so a little bit goes a long way. To order online today or to find out more about this new Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator, copy and paste the following URL into your computer's web browser:
Using this Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator is simple: Apply to face AM and PM after cleansing and after applying your anti-aging/repair formula as desired. After first letting a thin coating of their Estee Lauder Idealist soak into my skin for a few minutes, I then apply this oil free moisturizer all over my face, excluding the eye area. This water based formula soaks into my skin almost instantly as it creates a refreshing feeling on my face. A matte finish and not a shiny one is left behind so one could easily go without make-up and keep the skin hydrated yet not looking like a grease pit all day long. But I prefer wearing mine under foundation as it allows my make-up to easily blend onto my face while giving it something to "stick" to and then stay there without melting off. And I only use it once daily instead of twice as I use something called Differin gel at night, which is a prescription product I get from my dermatologist that has done wonders for my oily skin. I rarely break out anymore, and now this new moisturizer helps to keep my face looking and feeling it's best. Sometimes I hate to admit that change can be a good thing, so instead of freaking out because my old favorite had been "improved", I am now quickly learning to love using this Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator more every day.
If you are looking for an effective oil-free light moisturizer for your oily skin type, then look no further than this luxurious Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator. Yes, it's rather expensive when compared to drugstore choices, but this is certainly an example of getting what you pay for. Once it absorbs fully on the face in just a minute or two, skin is left hydrated and refreshed without feeling greasy or looking shiny. And it creates the perfect canvas for your foundation to stick to all while absorbing any excess oil that is being produced during the day. As an added bonus, this "new and improved" product features a handy pump dispenser not found on the older version, so it's much more user friendly and decreases any potentially wasteful situations. But don't take my word for it and visit your local Estee Lauder counter today for a sample. For my bottle of this Estee Lauder Clear Difference Advanced Oil Control Hydrator came straight from the box as the sales person hadn't even had time to place this new item on the shelf yet. Limited quantities of the old Clear Difference moisturizer are still for sale, however, but I'd definitely recommend forking over a few more dollars so that you can try the Advanced formula pictured here instead. For it truly is "new and improved" in my book! Good luck and happy Beauty shopping :-)
***Begin shopping now by copying and pasting the following URL into your computer's web browser:
http://www.esteelauder.com
***Customer Service, write or call:
Estée Lauder Online
7601 Trade Port Drive
Louisville, KY 40258
1-877-311-3883
***Other Estee Lauder products that may be of interest:
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