Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
From www.clinique.com:
Step 3 in Clinique’s 3-Step Skin Care System. The moisture “drink” developed by Clinique’s dermatologists to maintain optimal moisture balance. Softens, smooths, improves.
Skin Types: 1 – Very Dry to Dry, 2 – Dry Combination
My Skin Type:
Actually very oily, but surpressed with BHA exfoliator. Results in generally ranging from very dry to normal/combo skin. Generally dehydrated, very sensitive, and acne prone.
Packaging:
There are several to choose from. Bottle, Bottle with Pump, or Tube. I usually buy the tube. Cheaper and easy to dispense the right amount of product 
Travels well too!
Texture:
Some people may find it thick. For me, it’s not that thick anyway. But oily to the touch, yes.
My General Review:
This one is a classic; I think it’s been around in decades? And this product haven’t been updated ever since so it is bland! Paula once call this as an ‘antiquated mess’; since basically it’s a blend of water and oils and yellow coloring 
I’ve been using this for a long time though 
Simply because the bland yellow concoction works for me! It makes my skin happy. And more importantly makes my, pores visibly smoother! A feat that some of the more advanced moisturizers can’t do.
The moisture level is perfect for night when I have normal to combination skin. On my very dry days when my skin needs extra help in the day or night, I apply this underneath another advanced moisturizer. Face it though, that your skin needs another beneficial ingredients instead of just water and oils. That’s why I always layer this with a more advanced product that contains antioxidants and cell-communicating ingredients (like peptides) is a must for me; mostly in the form of serum.
What Else You Need To Know:
Read other Clinique 3 steps reviews here. I also reviewed the 3 steps philosophy here.
People often think that the gel counterpart of this product is just as obsolete. Wrong! Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel is much more elegantly formulated than the old Lotion version.
Between DDML and DDMG, there may be a gap in the hydration level. Some folks may not find DDML or DDMG suitable for their uses. They can be too oily or too light for some skins. Easy though, there are plenty of advanced moisturizers out there!
For a short guide, Clinique Moisture Surge Extended is lighter than DDMG. DDML is more moist compared to DDMG. But DDML is still lighter compared to Clinique Superdefense or Super Rescue for dry/combination skin (Clinique type 2).
Likewise, DDML is also lighter than Paula’s Choice Hydrating Treatment Cream and Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Moisturizer.
Application:
With the plain formulation, an antioxidant serum underneath is a must. I always use one though, whatever my choice of moisturizer at that time may be.
I usually cleanse and tone my face, then apply several drops of antioxidant serum, then follow with a pearl size amount of DDML.
Sometimes, when my skin is extra dry, I top it with another moisturizer. Clinique Superdefense, for example.
Availability:
Easily available at all Clinique counters at department stores nationwide.
Price:
IDR275,000 for 50ml. While it’s a major rip off if you judge it by the ingredients, it’s still Clinique’s cheapest moisturizer (along with DDMG).
Ingredients:
Water Purified, Mineral Oil, Sesame Oil, Propylene Glycol, Tea Stearate, Gylceryl Stearate, Lanolin Alcohol, Petrolatum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Overall Rating:
4 out of 5. Obsolete, yes. Moisturizing, yes. A classic piece that is able to smooth out my skin texture. Just make sure to combine this with some kind of an advanced product, an antioxidant serum for example.
*This review will be cross posted in www.makeupalley.com under username Crescent_Shadow.
