Comments on: Is Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion Plus Worth The Hype?

By: Rendani

Rendani — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 04:37:33 +0000

Skin is different and it’s not only about skin types. I have used dramatic difference moisturizer for years and it works wonderful for me. I tried other products and the results were disastrous. Those products left me looking old, dry and tired, worst are perfumed products because they irritate my eyes. Reading your review made me realize that finding the right skin care products is a personal journey and I am glad I found Clinique.

By: Elisa

Elisa — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:23:16 +0000

Everything now a days is toxic to the body no matter what you eat or wear. My problem is that when I was younger I had really bad acne along with my brother. Cystic acne that is. We were injected with retinol and accutane in the face, tongue, back and head to get rid of it. This was way back in the 80s. Worse part is I have never wore makeup in my lifetime because the cystic acne always returned and it was embarrassing. Went to a dermatologist recently who gave me a patch test to see if Im allergic to retinol in which now I am. Its really hard to find a skin product for my hypo pigmentation, sensitive, combo aging skin. Having gone through menopause 4 years ago and seeing the wrinkles and fine lines popping up doesnt help much either. The dermatologist gave me Elta MD spf 46 for my face and told me to wash with La Roche Posay hydrating cleanser, but for moisturizers I am pretty much on my own cause of my allergies. Your right, alot of these high pricey creams,lotions and serums are just a marketing gimmick and they say their clean and natural but are they really is the question unless you test them for yourself. I wish I could find a good moisturizer without being pricey that would truly fit my needs. Thank you for your article, I enjoy reading your blogs.

By: Gio

Gio — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:25:44 +0000

In reply to Amanda Sheppard.

Amanda, thank you for your comment. I respect your opinion and I understand that you’re wary of parabens. But I don’t pick and choose studies. I look at the evidence and so far, there is NO prof that parabens are bad. I didn’t go into details with parabens because I’ve already written a super long post about them here: http://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/the-parabens-controversy/

In short, accumulation of parabens isn’t a concern because studies show your body gets rid of them through your urine within 36 hours. So they never accumulate enough to cause any real harm.

I agree that the beauty industry in the US isn’t regulated as strictly as it could be, but I don’t understand why people believe that brands and cosmetic scientists are out there to kill them. Putting toxic stuff in skincare would put the brand out of business pronto! Besides, there are rules that dictate how much of an ingredient can be used safely. Don’t believe those who tell you brands can put whatever they want in their products. It’s NOT true. Have you noticed how people who spread these rumours either don’t provide any evidence to back up their claims or twists studies that have nothing to do with the subject at hand (for example, they say that applying a tiny amount of an ingredient on your skin will kill you because eating high amount of that ingredient has killed rats!)?

The fact that these substances eventually end up in our environment is a bit more troubling and we need more research in this area. Totally agree on this one.

By: Amanda Sheppard

Amanda Sheppard — Sat, 18 May 2019 00:27:48 +0000

Girl, you need to do more research and not pick and choose evidence that aligns with your beliefs.
This moisturizer that you’re reviewing contains harmful chemicals in general, before considering the parabens. You did not even being to address the fact that parabens are found in numerous products as well as foods so even if you are using a product with a “safe amount” it has additive effects with the other doses of parabens that a person receives during an average day. Also, the United States beauty industry is self-regulated and does not need to test its products for safety. Clinique is an American company. There is no board of safety guaranteeing that what they are putting in the products is actually what they are putting in the products. They are citing that they are putting in the safe limit of parabens but there is no enforcer to ensure that they are. If you’d like an example of just how unregulated the beauty industry is, Google the Johnson & Johnson Talc lawsuits.
I wanted to mention that you did not bring up the fact that these products make their way into the groundwater and are circulated all over the globe and end up bioaccumulating way higher than the “safe” levels you quoted in this post. There are many more scientific studies that you have not included in this article that highlight the other aspects of paraben danger. There are other studies that specifically criticize the studies that you refer to that conclude that parabens are not dangerous.
Overall, I think you should be doing much more research before representing a brand that has the opposite intended effects of “skincare”.

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:56:14 +0000

In reply to Alba. Alba, I do think it's overpriced for what it is but I can't deny it's super moisturizing and that definitely helps with Retin A. It's great that you can find it at a great price. :)

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:51:23 +0000

In reply to Alba. Alba, it's great at counteracting the dryness, isn't it?