Review & Giveaway - Desert Essence Throughly Clean Oil Control Lotion

Recently I was able to sample Desert Essence Throughly Clean Oil Control Lotion which is an all-natural moisturizer containing organic chamomile and lavender oil and tea tree oil, as well as other great natural ingredients .  The description says it:


• Hydrates oily/combination skin without clogging pores
• Helps reduce oil and blemishes
• Leaves skin velvety smooth shine-free

Before trying this lotion I was using Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer at night as needed but no moisturizer during the day.  While I like Kiehls I feel like it is a bit too greasy for daytime use, particularly under makeup.  This Desert Essence lotion was a refreshing product to try during the daytime.  It has a pleasant natural smell that doesn't bother me at all, but if you don't like the smell of tea tree oil then you might not like it.  The lotion itself is a bit thicker than what I'm used to in a facial moisturizer but absorbs/dries very quickly and a dime sized amount is all you need.  After applying it left my skin with an almost 'sticky' matte finish that was very smooth.  The lotion also doubles as a makeup primer - when I use this, I do not feel the need to wear a separate primer as this smooths skin and the slightly sticky texture helps adhere foundation and keep it in place.  Since it's summer my skin does have a tendency to get oilier in the heat and throughout the day this does a good job of keeping shine and oil at bay.  I think this is also a great moisturizer for women who don't wear makeup because it provides a matte finish and also helps even out the skin tone.  Since I've used it I have not had any blemishes or pore blockages that I can attribute to it so it does what it says it will in reducing oil and blemishes.

Overall: A

Pros: All natural, tea tree oil aids in making this a calming and soothing lotion, doubles as a primer, controls oil and shine, does not block pores

Cons: Possibly the smell if tea tree oil bothers you

Get it: http://www.desertessence.com/skin-type/oilycombination/thoroughly-clean-oil-control-lotion , $12.99 for 4 oz.

I am giving away 1 bottle of this to a lucky follower!  
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