Clinique's NEW Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+.

Have you heard? The iconic yellow lotion seen on more bathroom counters in America than any other has been reformulated to deliver even more dramatic results. Really, it is true. Introducing Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+. Make note of the + (plus).

Why mess with a good thing? Clinique's famed moisturizer was already the #1 selling moisturizer in the United States, so why did they go and make it even more different? Well, times have changed and science had seen a lot of advancement in skin care. So Clinique took the latest ingredients and advancements to tweak the formula to make it even better.

Doing so was no easy task. It took 6 and a half years, 3 formulating dermatologists, 53 researchers, and 100 formul trials to get the new Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ just right.

See also: Clinique Dark Circle Eye Corrector

The mission was to provide barrier strength and to boost the moisturizing power of the lotion. The barrier repair complex is comprised with a blend of sunflower seed cake, barley extract and cucumber fruit extract that helps to strengthen the skin's barrier, imparting resilience ad resistance to environmental stresses. The new moisturizing ingredients include Hyaluronic Acid to help skin hold onto moisture for improved hydration; Glycerin to attract moisture to the skin; and Urea, which is a naturally occurring component in the products of the skin's own moisturizing factor that helps to mimic that function.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ was tested on 1,600 people of different ethnicities across 5 countries. Users saw:

• 50% improvement in moisture for all day hydration without an extra drop of oil
• 54% improvement in skin's barrier strength in eight weeks without changing the famously silky texture.

I can attest to both of those statements. The new Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ formula looks the same, feels the same, and still absorbs very rapidly. This formula keeps my skin feeling hydrating and and glowing all day.

Look for Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ on Clinique counters and online at clinique.com now. It retails for $26.00 for 4.2 oz.

SPF Yourself: CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30.

SPF Yourself is a series of posts featuring products that contain a sunscreen, or SPF, in them. Not only sunscreens, but lotions, facial moisturizers, eye creams, foundations, tinted moisturizers, bronzers, hair care and more will be featured. Only the best in beauty with SPF!

Beauties, I have a confession. I hate sunscreen. I know, I know! Shielding your skin from the sun is super important. It’s one of the best ways to protect your skin from premature aging and sun damage. So, I try my best to sneak protection into everyday essentials. That’s where CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30 ($13.99) comes into play.

My favorite thing about CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM with SPF 30 is that it’s a fabulous multitasker. While it’s protecting your skin from the sun’s harsh rays with a healthy SPF 30, it’s also nourishing your skin. This moisturizer is packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, both key for keeping skin looking gorgeous. 

Better yet: it works! Designed for using during the day (there’s also a PM version!), this moisturizer is light enough to avoid giving my combination skin a greasy sheen by midday. I love that it sinks in and leaves my skin feeling smooth. Plus, it has never left my sometimes sensitive skin irritated or given me any surprise breakouts.  Ooh and aesthetically speaking - I am a major fan of the hygienic  pump bottle.

Ready to snag your own? CeraVe products are available at most drugstores and mass merchandisers. Check out cerave.com for more info (and coupons!)