Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ — Reddit Reviews
by Clinique
Updated October 3, 2026
Mineral-oil and petrolatum lotion for simple barrier support; can feel underwhelming.
What the community says
A straightforward mineral-oil and petrolatum lotion with glycerin, urea, and lanolin alcohol for people who want a no-fuss moisturizer. Works best for normal, combo, or slightly dry skin; very dry or dehydrated faces may still feel tight.
What this means for you
Backed by 22 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Mineral oil + petrolatum occlusion
- Urea gives it a little extra smoothing
- Lightweight, sinks in fast
Watch out for
- Can leave dry, dehydrated skin tight by winter
- Some acne-prone users still call it clogging or breakout-prone
- A few people feel moisturized on top but not actually hydrated
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What the science says
Skin Barrier
Some evidence
Petrolatum: 13 studies tested it on its own. See all 22 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped the skin barrier
- It often helped dry, rough, or itchy skin look and feel better
- It helped the skin's protective layer heal faster after damage in some studies
- It could lower water loss through the skin, even after a single use
- Some studies found no clear difference for diaper rash or irritated skin
Eczema
Some evidence
Petrolatum: 8 studies tested it on its own. See all 11 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped eczema or dry, fragile skin linked with eczema
- It often improved dryness, helped the skin hold more water, and lowered water loss through the skin
- Some studies found calmer skin, with less scaliness and better overall skin changes
- It worked about as well as some other barrier creams in one clinical trial
- Some studies found it worked less well than certain other treatments
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 28 mentions across 22 threads
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ on Reddit, in one place — 22 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more, summarized.
“Face moisturizer recommendations: * Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion”
Positive
“And yes, the Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion is for the face, and it's quite smooth.”
Positive
“you want something that's easier to absorb and is cosmetically elegant when you put things on your face”
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“Clinique dramatically different moisturiser.”
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“I like how basic it is. I like the pump. I like that it moisturises.”
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“Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion”
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“Used to happen when I used the Clinique DD in college and it was nowhere near enough for my dry, dehydrated face, esp in winter when the radiators were going.”
Cautionary
“Undermoisturizered: Face feel tight, hot, and shiny.”
Cautionary
“Generally uncomfortable, esp across cheeks and forehead.”
Cautionary
“I like Clinique's Dramatically Different (it has urea).”
Mentioned
“As you age urea is super helpful because it helps your skin cells slough off easier.”
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“You can also add some hyarulonic acid and/or a moisturizer with urea.”
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“Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion if it gets dry and flaky.”
Positive
“Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel again if my skin is fine”
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“Afrodita Cosmetics Aloe Vera tonic.”
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“Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion”
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“Clinique redness solutions.”
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“I like the Complex 15 moisturizer best”
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