Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel — Reddit Reviews
by Clinique
Updated September 7, 2026
Lightweight gel moisturizing with hyaluronic acid for oily, acne-prone skin; low hydration.
What the community says
This gel moisturizer has hyaluronic acid and suits oily, acne-prone users seeking light hydration. It’s noted for oil control and barrier support but can feel insufficient for very dry or dehydrated skin. Some find it under-hydrating in drier seasons or conditions.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lightweight gel texture preferred on oily skin
- Contains hyaluronic acid for hydration and barrier support
- Affordable and long-lasting with a large pump
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Real Reddit threads — 45 mentions across 30 threads
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.
“It's thicker than the lotion (and very much thicker than the gel)”
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“although I can't afford my Clinique Dramatically Different right now, I'm not absolutely shattered by that because this stuff fills the void.”
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“- Clinique Moisturizing Gel”
Positive
“- Illiyoon Cerimade OR Clinique Moisturizing Gel”
Positive
“- Illiyoon Cerimade OR Clinique Moisturizing Gel (Then wait 10 minutes, take contacts off etc)”
Positive
“Also Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizer since the age of 13”
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“and I’m 38 now.”
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“I use Lancôme Genfique serum gel”
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“Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
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“I’d been using the Clinique gel for about a year without any issues”
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“I think the Clinique gel was fine”
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“Clinique Dramatically Different Gel is really well priced and does wonderful things for my skin.”
Positive
“The big one with the pump lasts forever too.”
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“That and OTC Differin.”
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“I like Clinique's Dramatically Different (it has urea).”
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“As you age urea is super helpful because it helps your skin cells slough off easier.”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- Moisturizing GelYou’re here
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
45 mentions
Moisturizing Lotion+Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+
23 mentions
3 of 4 traits shared
Hydrating JellyDramatically Different Hydrating Jelly
8 mentions
