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Finding complete truth in advertising in the virtual sea of modern skin care products is pretty much out of the question today. You see, the fact is that none of them can completely turn back the hands of time.
However; many of them can definitely smooth out wrinkles and give your face a youthful glow. So then, what about this product? After all, $29 for a 1.7 oz tube is a bit pricey. 1.7 oz is definitely not a heck of a lot of lotion.
Check out every add for it on the Internet and the first fact that's listed is that it's “oil free”. Oil free is big now, as more people look for products that can migrate to the skins lower substrate.
Well lo and behold, the very first substance listed on its ingredients is (dicaprylyl maleate), which is in fact an oil. Granted, it's a very fine oil that was first derived from whale oil but is now synthesized but it is none the less an oil.
OK, so all “B.S”. in advertising aside. What really matters I suppose, is whether it works or not. On the plus side, as previously stated dicaprylyl maleate is a “very fine” oil.
So fine in fact, that even though it is the main ingredient in Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion, they are able convince people that it's oil free. Another plus for it is that it's very benign and can be easily classified as hypoallergenic. It's mild stuff!
So for the person who's looking for a “quick fix” to dry skin and who also doesn't want to take chances with harsh and often dangerous chemicals, this would be a product worth trying out but remember again that 1.7 oz is a pretty “darn small” tube.
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I love this product. I was worried that my skin would dry out with this lotion, but that has not been the case. It feels nice going on, and leaves my skin feeling soft, yet not sticky. My pores are still congested, but I think I need to get a facial to take care of that. . UPDATE: My skin did fine with this throughout a long, dry winter. I am almost out of my first tube and will repurchase. My pores, however, are still clogged. I don't think this lotion caused the clogging, but it hasn't helped the situation much either (none of the murad products have helped with that). I do, however, think this lotion is great, and have stopped jonesing for every new moisturizer on the market since I started using it. I really think this is the ideal moisturizer for those with normal/combination skin. Thumbs up. Posted by Candypantz
I tried a few facial moisturizers & this one felt the cleanest. I am very prone to breakouts & this moisturizer didn't break me out. It's kinda pricey for such a small amount but when I tried something cheaper it seemed sticky compared to Murad 3 skin perfecting lotion & made me unhappy w/drugstore brand moisturizers.
Posted by Brenda M
May 4th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I can’t say enough good things about this product. This is perfect for people with combination/oily skin–because we still need moisture! This moisturizer is great for balancing skin–gives you moisture where you need it, and controls oil in problem spots. The packaging is perfect–all you need is a pea size for your entire face. The smell is light, and neither pleasant nor unpleasant for me. This moisturizer also delivers the best results when it is used consistently. It minimized the appearance of pores for me, and made my skin look fresh and feel super balanced. It makes my MSF Natural look a whole lot better on my face! My skin is clear, and my acne problem is definitely in check. The tone of my skin also looks and feels a whole lot more smooth and consistent. This is a fabulous moisturizer, and for someone with oily, acne-prone skin, $33 is just a drop in the bucket. I’ve always been searching for a perfect acne-busting moisturizer and this is it. Since you don’t have to use a lot, it lasts longer and the $33 is definitely worth it. This does not have SPF though, so you do still have to add that on your own.