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Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture Combination Skin Review

I used this moisturizer last fall when I was looking for something that suits sensitive/combination skin without making me look too shiny, especially on my oily t-zone while also moisturizing my dry areas well. I thought this might be a good one since it is a brand recommended by dermatologists. It is also fragrance-free and allergy-tested.


The packaging looks simple. It comes in a box that I couldn't wait to throw away coz back then I didn't have my blog and didn't understand its importance for reviewing. The directions and claims are however given at the back of the bottle. I, unfortunately, couldn't find the ingredient list anywhere else.

The product comes out via a pump that can be locked and unlocked by twisting it. You then press the pump down to get the product out of a tiny hole. It is a typical lotion like consistency, not too thick or runny, somewhere in between.


As far as my experience with this, I have mixed feelings. This product does not really have any artificial fragrance, and you just need one pump for your whole face. It absorbs into the skin nicely and does give a matte finish although the matte effect lasts only a few hours. It does not clog pores either. But the thing is, during extreme winters it is not sufficient to provide enough moisturization. My skin doesn't feel like it's hydrated and it feels a little tight. During fall/spring/summer, when it's not so cold, this works pretty well. It does provide enough moisture without any shine. It controls the oiliness on my t-zone to a certain extent and keeps the rest of the face well hydrated. It also acts as a nice primer before you put on your makeup. I use powder foundation and this layers pretty well underneath.

I recommend this to anyone who has combination and sensitive skin during fall/spring/summer. For winter, get something else. It costs $10.99 at CVS where I bought it but I think you can get it for less at Walmart. You get 4 oz (118ml) of product which is pretty good. Overall I feel like it's a very basic simple moisturizer that doesn't do much and is a little pricey.

I will repurchase it until I find something better and cheaper. I hope this review helps you to decide whether to buy it or not.

Overall Rating: B
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  1. matty blancaSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I have combination/acne prone skin and if i don't exfoliate i get dry flakes and my skin gets this gross buildup of dead cells. The Lady Soma Antioxidant Berry Masque never bothered my skin-it actually feels cool and refreshing to me-which is saying a lot because many face masks make my skin burn like i just slapped Icyhot on it.

    After I use it, my skin gets soft and it removes a lot of dead skin off that i would have had to abrasively scrub off otherwise. No complaints here.

    Just don't get it in your eyebrows. That sucks. You have to wash it out with warm water to get it to dissolve.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      Hmm that sounds like a nice mask...never heard about it but will check it out..thanks for the heads up..i don't have acne proned skin but i do have sensitive combination skin and exfoliation/scrubbing is one thing i dread.

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