Description:
Skin Types: Works for all skin types.
This lightweight, comfortable cream-gel is a
"drink" for skin, continuously plumping it with hydration. It improves
the appearance of fine lines, flakiness, and tightness, leaving skin looking
and feeling happier and healthier—even through shifts in humidity. The oil-free
formula immediately cools and refreshes for a soft, smooth complexion.
Retail price: $37 for 1.7 oz or $49.50 for 2.5 oz
What I paid: $67 for 5.9 oz
Where I bought it: Nordstrom
The Nordstrom value pack comes with a 4.2 oz jar (left) and a 1.7 oz tube (middle). On the right is an empty 1.7 oz jar for comparison.
Comments on the price:
Normally I buy this when Clinique is having a gift-with-purchase promo going on so I can score some free mascaras, etc. but Nordstrom is currently having an anniversary sale until August 4, 2014 and one of their beauty specials is this awesome deal of 5.9 oz of Moisture Surge for only $67! If you do the math (okay fine I'll do it for you) that comes out to roughly $11 an ounce, as compared to the regular price of $20-$22 an ounce. That is definitely one of the cheapest deals I've seen for this. The price is actually comparable to those on eBay, but I would much rather buy from Nordstrom- they have a great return policy and there is less of a chance the moisturizer has been used/tampered with.
Also, don't forget to use ShopDiscover, Ebates, or MrRebates for even more savings!
Thoughts on the moisturizer:
Pros: I've been using this moisturizer on and off for about 5-6 years now. It is one of my favorites because of its light and gentle formula. I haven't tried any other gel moisturizers but this one leaves my skin moisturized and baby-bottom-smooth without a trace of stickiness. If you are at a department store, you should try a tester to see what I'm talking about. It kind of feels like I'm putting on water that hydrates my skin, because once it dries, it doesn't feel like anything is on my face but the skin is hydrated. It also doesn't break out my sensitive skin and it is not scented. The directions say you can use this as a mask too, but at ~$20 an ounce, I think I'll stick with my $1 My Beauty Diary masks. =P A little does go a long way with this moisturizer. I use a dime size for my whole face and the 1.7 oz jar lasted me about 8 months.
Cons: I really wished this moisturizer had some sort of SPF. I'm too lazy to have to always do sunscreen separately and if the sunscreen is sticky, it doesn't matter if the moisturizer isn't (I currently use an oil-free Shiseido one, but I've had sticky sunscreens before). Although a pro of this con is that you won't have unnecessary chemicals on your face when you don't need it, like when you're just staying in all day. Also, this moisturizer might not be hydrating enough for some people during the winter. I personally have oily skin so this moisturizer is usually good enough for me.
