A little goes a long way>.< I've had the cream for a year and its only half way done XP but i only use it during the fall/winter

I use a pea sized amount every morning and it look like it'll last about 6 months.

You don't need much to get a great effect. I just looked at my jar and it will be months. Maybe about 6 at the least and probably a bit more if I use it every night. It soaks in beautifully!

Hmmm, sounds you like need to see a good dermatologist. If your skin is acne prone but is dry, go for the less oily creams from Clarins as it will not clog up your pores or leave your skin feeling dry.

Super dry skin will call for some natural treatments too, natural aloe vera gel works beautifully.

i use it every day and it lasts me about 4 months

a long time it only takes a small amount so if you use wisely it could last at least 6 to 8 months maybe longer.

I like to wash my face when I get home from work, but on the days I go out after work the moisture really does last all day. And you don't have to use much of it either. Very good product. You won't regret getting it!

Depending on of you use the night cream they offer... I average about 3 months without the night cream and longer when I include it. The night cream is awesome also

I would also say about 4-5 months. Maybe even longer.

I have only used the normal to dry formula but I will say it has never left my face greasy. And I hate it when a moisturizer does that! I wake up in the morning with my face soft and moist.

If your skin is normal/oily, then go for a moisturizer that is not marked with "dry skin" as it will have oils in it. A moisturizer that is more liquid like will hydrate your skin without making it greasy. As for samples to experiment.

Clarins also has hydrating creams for oily to mixed skin types.

I too have the same issues. I'm in upstate NY and weather is always changing and harsh cold dry winters up here. I too have dry skin that drinks anything I put on my face then feels "oily" at times. There are 2'formulas that I know of that clarins has come up with for the normal to dry cream. The original is heavy and leaves skin still needing more it's thick too. The newer formula is much nicer, it's less 'creamy' and moisturizer nicely! The only issue is you may feel oily until it completely sets in. Try their toner before hand.. I love the normal to dry, it moisturizes when I need it most and not too heavy, I think you should go to a clarins counter at a department store and speak to a professional though. I hope I've helped a little... :)

I have the same skin type as you, I would recommend the normal to dry skin formula, the other one will provide too much moisture leaving you greasy, especially in your t-zone

Hydraquench "NORM" would be enough, I have it, and i moisturizes like crazy!
(and I'm demanding consumer of moisturising products, too)

I'd go for norm to dry. I have similar skin to yours and use it. Works for me.

I'm quite acne-prone and haven't gotten any breakouts from this cream.

I have very sensitive skin although I do not have acne. Even products with more fragrance irritate my skin and eyes. I have not had a single problem with anything using this. It is a little heavy for daytime use unless it is very dry or cold but it is perfect at night. I switched from the Philosophy for sensitive skin which I liked but I wanted something a little more intense. This is perfect and you do not need much to see and feel its effects. When I wake up in the morning my skin is so soft! If you are near a Sephora store ask them to make a sample for you. I bet you will end up buying it!

I suffer from a similar problem (adult onset acne) and have tried Clarins and although it is a fine creme I do not feel like it helps when you use acne cleansers that tend to dry out your skin more. I use First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream on my face and it seems to be doing the trick, it also is less expensive, absorbs more easily and is very comfortable to wear. Hope this helps!

Actually, I have the same problem. I had great skin, and then out of nowhere, adult acne for a period of 6 months. It stopped once I switched to Clarins. I also get the white bumps if I'm using a cleanser that is too harsh or a moisturizer that's not hydrating enough. So I switched to the one-step cleanser (which cleared up the acne), and to the hydraquench cream, which speeds up the healing process of the hyperpigmentation. I find that it does not clog my pores, and it does help purge existing bumps. I am completely in love with this cream now and use it day and night.

I recommend speaking to a skincare professional. I had a slight on set of adult acne too, on my chin. When I spoke to a woman at the counter where they offer skincare products she gave me life changing advice! The reason I had bumps etc was bc I was using acne fighting products/face washes on the area and or too harsh of a product; and put cream and moisturizers over it which clogged pores and complicated the skin. Now I make it simple I use clarins Shea butter gentle wash and toner with the cream. If I do have a break out(which is absolutely normal for woman) I am careful not to use cream over the area in order to let it dry out. Hope this helps! It works wonderfully for me, I'll never switch!

use this, it's not comedogenic at all + it calms down the skin for it contains natural ingridients for that purpose (I read it in little paper in box to make sure, although I can feel it myself)
If this didn't congest my pores in this horribly hot climate I live in now - nothing will :-)
I sugest you to go for it.

I think you'd be ok to use this with retinol. This cream does not contain any AHAs so I don't see anything that would mess with the efficacy of the retinol.

Hi, I suggest you speak to a dermatologist first. This cream is really good and will take good care of your skin.

It's worth every penny, only if it suits your skin, though.

I think Clarins HydraQuench Cream can easily be used combined with retinol cream, since in little paper form my box of this cream , it writes that it has ingridients like white tea, senna etc - all natural ingridients which calm down the skin.
But you should consult dermatologist because I see it contains hyaluronic acid, too - which is good for fighting ageing, but I think it would be better for you not ton use it at the same time (during night).
For daily use - you should choose version of this cream with SPF, for retinol "peels" your skin during night, so you really need extra protection for that "new skin" which come out on surface.
Anyway - calming effects in this product will do good to your skin treated with retinol. And moisturising effects last several days after only one use - so i really recomend you to go for it.

have not tried