Very greasy
I ordered this moisturizer for dry skin and it is effective in keeping skin moisturized. However, it looks like petroleum jelly and feels like petroleum jelly on the skin. I use it primarily for my hands at night as I am prone to eczema. I have to make sure it is the last product I put on at night and have to use a hand towel to towel off the excess grease. The product works but best in my opinion for nighttime use.
mcskincareuser
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Overpriced Petroleum Jelly
May have a lighter look, nothing that can’t be achieved with a dab of similar products, and it isn’t as occlusive
DooWop1
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A little greasy
I love EltaMD, but this is one of my least favourite moisturizers. In my opinion, it's way too greasy for the face (the "melting" never quite happens for me). I've been using it on my elbows and heels, and it works well... just a little expensive for the purpose it's serving.
STay
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Moisturizer
This moisturizer didn’t impress me all that much. It does moisturize but if you have any kind of sensitive skin this may irritate it. Also, very greasy.
LovelySkin Customer
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Great healing sealer
I use this for my hands and feet but would not use on my face. It is primarily petroleum based and paraffin.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Moisturizing but very oily
This product definite adds moisture and seals in skin but it was very hard to have breakouts when using it. I used a small amount as directed and blotted off the excess but still had a fair number of breakouts. It's nice that it has no perfumes or dyes so it didn't irritate my sensitivities, but unfortunately my skin didn't work well with it. I have very dry skin but patches of oily areas near my chin and forehead so I might use this on my cheeks in the winter if they get very dry but otherwise will not be using it again.
LisaK
Verified Purchase
Glorified Vaseline
This is essentially Vaseline with a firmer texture.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Protects
I like this product, but was expecting it to be less greasy. I am still a fan of MD skincare, but not sure I would make this purchase again.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Lots of Moist but No Absorption
Trying to use this as a nightly moisturizer didn't quite work as it seems (for my oil tendency skin) does not absorb, it just sits over and probably left over my pillow. Probably work for burnt or irritated areas, but not so much as a daily product.
Riverama
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Wish I had bought in the jar
This is a very good product, but I find I have to shake it before applying as it seems to separate. I used a sample and really liked on very dry spots or spots prone to eczema. Butwhen I buy again, I'll go for the jar.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Luxurious but not for acne-prone skin
I loved applying this product. It felt so decadent and luxurious on my skin. However, if you are acne prone like me, this really seemed to clog my pores and was simply too heavy for me. I recommend trying a hydrating serum instead of an emollient if you are struggling with finding a moisturizer for acne-prone skin.
Hudson0120
Verified Purchase
Very moisturizing
This is VERY greasy but it works if you can stand the feeling of it.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
So greasy feeling
I bought this to use after a peel. It felt to greasy, so I went back to a different brand. I will use it on my hands and feet in the winter.
LovelySkin Customer
Good
The cream has very oily texture. It is not absorbed into the skin. I use it only for night.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Not a huge fan
First, I LOVE the EltaMD Line. That being said, this is not my favorite product. I initially bought this due to my issues with Rosacea. Had it for a few years but was only recently diagnosed. Prior to this, I was using the am and pm moisturizer and the tinted SPF. I wanted to give this a try because the price is right and was listed for help with redness. While it is good for helping retain moisture, it didn't do much for my redness, if anything. I do not like the greasy feel and really all it is, is fancy Vaseline. I will finish it up on my dry feet but probably won't be purchasing again.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
😔
I loved the original formula. After showering you apply it to moist skin. This is too expensive to use in this manner. It doesn't seem to stay moisturized very long either. Sorry to say.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Okay product to use when needed
Nice product to use once in a while on the face when its really dry at night only. Otherwise, I use this as a body
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Not as moisturizing as I’d hoped.
I have extremely sensitive skin and can only tolerate using Retin-A cream once a week at most, despite diluting it with Vanicream Lite moisturizer (the only moisturizer my skin doesn’t react to). After finding success with several EltaMD sunscreens and their eye gel as well as reading so many positive reviews for this product from other Retin-A users, I decided to give their Intense Moisturizer a try. Despite applying it both as directed (on moist bare skin) and as a top layer to “seal in” other products, I’ve not been able to increase the frequency of Retin-A use. I also find it to be very greasy, even after dabbing with a tissue. It performs better when used as an overnight hand moisturizer, but I will probably not repurchase.
LovelySkin Customer
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elta MD Intense Moisturizer
I have been using this product for only two weeks but it definitely has a lot of moisture. My skin was very dry and I use this in the AM & PM. It is hard to put makeup on over the product so I do blot it with a tissue first. My skin does seem less dry after a very short time. I will continue to use it and hope it continues to improve.
LovelySkin Customer
Verified Purchase
Its OK
I agree with comments about it being petroleum, however, with a few other ingredients it does glide on a little easier especially if you are using it on your face. I like it for after I use my own gylcolic acid masks. It soothes my face and keeps it from burning. But it on sale and you wont feel like you paid a lot for petroleum! I do like this product and a little goes a long way!
LovelySkin Customer
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