In finishing my regular, day moisturizer/sunscreen I was in the hunt for a new one. I had heard very good reviews regarding Clinique’s Pep-Start line, and with the very reasonable price point ($29.50 for a prestige-brand day moisturizer/sunscreen is INSANE) I decided to invest in the Hydro Rush Moisturizer. I have to say I truly love this moisturizer. With my excema and sensitive skin one of my biggest issues in the past is sunscreen. This is particularly unfortunate because sunscreen is necessary to prevent skin cancer, and aging. In the past, sunscreen has irritated my skin, led to breakouts, and burned my eyes. Therefore, I am very picky and selective when it comes to products with sunscreen in them.
In fact, prior to purchasing this product I was using the Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen, and though I love it,
(and this is an epic review from Buzzfeed that led me to purchase this product, and I can confirm it is very accurate in describing how the product performs: https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelellison/this-drugstore-moisturizer-is-better-than-highlighter?utm_term=.aj7xeXRAQ5#.lpO6rK0k8V)
the Cetaphil Moisturizer still slightly burned my skin and my eyes when I first applied it.
When it comes to the Clinique Pep-Start Hydro Rush Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF +20, I have had NO, NONE, ZERO, NANDA reactions to the sunscreen in the product. Which honestly, I have rarely experienced in a product with sunscreen. It is such a relief that I found a product that has necessary sun protection in it, and it does not irritate my skin. Another feature of this product that I love is that it is a great primer for makeup. It is not a terribly oily moisturizer so it provides a great, hydrated canvas for makeup, and allows your makeup to blend easily. Alone, it really provides a great glow which is comparable to the Cetaphil moisturizer. In fact, I would say it’s less oily than the Cetaphil moisturizer. The glowiness of the product looks great alone or under makeup, and provides that nice, dewey, radiant look. It will make your mug look like this glazed donut:
All in all this is my new favorite day moisturizer with sunscreen. I’d highly recommend, and I’d like to try additional products from Clinique’s Pep-Start line!
Here’s the product link: https://www.sephora.com/product/pep-start-hydro-rush-moisturizer-broad-spectrum-spf-20-P415710
Ask me anything if you have specific questions about the product!
