Monday 12 August 2013

New. But is it really Dramatically Different? Clinique's New DDML+

Clinique - dramatically different?

Have any modern men tried the new Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion +

The revised formula, the first to replace the original (from 1968!) and launched little over a month ago, is designed specifically to help strengthen the skin's own moisture barrier. The result being that the skin retains moisture all day and feels soft and springy.

Now, that’s the Clinique website talking, but I’d be very interested to hear the initial thoughts of anyone who has begun to use this product. With glycerine to absorb hydration, and hyaluronic acid to retain moisture, the formula ingredients sound to me like this product would be better for a lady or gent with a pretty (read: very) dry skin type. Is this what people are finding? Perhaps the Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel remains the choice for those with oilier skin. No "+" version of the gel as yet...

One point that I note immediately, and find slightly vexing, is that you are required to pay extra for the pump dispenser - £28.00 for 125ml or £29.50 with the pump. Let’s face it, to (a) get the right amount of lotion per use, and (b) make the most of the 125ml bottle, you need the pump. This should come as standard.

Anyone with thoughts please comment below - modern men of the world need your wisdom! Thom Watson of the fantastic ManFace wrote an excellent blog about using DDML+ - what are others thinking? 

5 comments:

  1. This might work for others, but I've found DDML and DDML+ a little too oily for my skin type.

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  2. Great post Stu! I haven't personally tried this yet but loads of my friends have and they all seem to be relatively content with it. I used the original a few years ago so it will be interesting to see how this one compares to it.

    Gedlab.com – A blog for the modern man

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    1. Thanks Ged - let us know what you think when you do test it out!

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  3. I'm a Dramatically Different Gel gal really, but im tempted to try this - not sure how the whole barrier technology works though, worried it might be a bit shiny on my already-shiny skin!

    Love Zoe x
    www.facevaluebeautyblog.co.uk

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    1. Thanks Zoe! Sure you'll look just lovely, as always!

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