“Very effective moisturiser. When I wake up my skin feels plump and soft and lovely! Georgina W.
“It makes my face feel so good! Not too thick or oily and it lasts a long time.” Deborah S.
“Super hydrating leaving your skin feeling nourished and refreshed without the feeling of being too much.” Stephanie P.
“The best moisturiser I have used, especially since developing hormonal acne. Keeps skin soft and breakout free.” Danielle R.
“It is so light for the skin and feels so soft. This is my number one and I cannot change to another moisturizer.” Lucia V.
“The best moisturiser in the market, this product has saved my skin, literally an all-rounder!” Sarah H.
“Light but creamy moisturiser, leaves the skin with a healthy glow but not oily. Improves my skins tone.” Lorna W.
“Good for sensitive rosacea prone skin. Very moisturizing and reduced the redness.” Jennifer C.
“This moisturiser was been a life saver while I have been taking prescription medication.” Megan D.
“The best moisturiser that penetrates your skin deep inside, but it is not greasy which is amazing!” Aniela S.
“It has no perfume. It is not greasy, just perfect at moisturizing and repairing my skin.” Cecile C.
“Love this moisturiser! I apply it before bed and wake up with much calmer skin!” Ange O.
“This moisturiser has the perfect balance. It provides good hydration without being too oily.” Alessia F.
“Keeps your face hydrated throughout the day. No oily looking skin just moistened well looking skin.” Razmina B.
Protective Moisturizer strengthens your skin and calms redness. This formulation is excellent at skin repair.
Benefits:
- Long lasting, sits well under makeup
- Does not clog pores
- Prepares your skin so you can take to the strength of Clear Out
After a single bottle, you should see an improvement in skin texture and tone.
Protective Moisturizer
$44.9
Each 30ml bottle is designed to last 3 months. That’s $0.5 per day for 3 active ingredients.
Protective Moisturizer will improve texture faster when paired with Clear Out. Buy both items as a set and save 8%
or get a recommended set for extra savings.
Reviews

Protective Moisturizer or the Matte Hydrator?
Mim @mimandskin has combination skin so she alternates between the two. Protective Moisturizer gives a nice bounce and glow to her skin without breaking her out.
5 star | 74% | |
4 star | 19% | |
3 star | 6% | |
2 star | 0% | |
1 star | 0% |
Recommended Sets
Clear Out + Protective Moisturizer
Sensitive Skin Trio
Lighten Up + Protective Moisturizer
Choose 2 and save 8%
Ingredients
Why is Protective Moisturizer different?
This formulation is loaded with the highest quality peptides + resveratrol to help stimulate skin repair. Protective Moisturizer is a best in class formulation that simultaneously strengthens skin and reduces sensitivity and redness (a formulation you can’t find anywhere else on the market).
Key ingredients
Resveratrol
A potent antioxidant that relieves redness and protects the skin from UV damage.
Benefits
- Powerful antioxidant
Protects your skin from UV, pollution and other harmful agents in the environment. Dr Ndiaye et al, 2012 - Firms up skin texture and tone
Dr Ratz-Lyko et al, 2018 - Skin rejuvenation
Farris et al , 2014
Peptides
Improves skin elasticity, and skin appears smoother and firmer. Dr Schagen, 2018
Benefits
- Repairs and rejuvenates the skin
Fades the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation of photo-damaged skin. Dr Schagen, 2018 - Strengthens skin barrier
When peptides help amp up your skin cells, they also help strengthen your skin barrier. - Boosts collagen
As a result, your skin become more firm (with the appearance of being more “plump”) and smoother complexion. Spec Sheet
Aloe Vera
Absorbs free radicals, harmful UV radiation and fosters healing of the skin. Dr Surjushe et al, 2008
Benefits
- Powerful antioxidant
Aloe contains superoxide dismutase and glutathione which have high antioxidant and anti-aging properties. Dr Itrat, 2013 - Boosts collagen
Dr Surjushe et al, 2008 - Reduces redness
Aloe contains veracylglucan B and C which calm redness. Dr Hamman, 2008
Volume: 30ml, 1.01 fluid ounces.
Each bottle is designed to last 3 months being applied nightly.
Key Facts
Loaded with peptides and antioxidants, this facial moisturizer helps to strengthen your skin and reduce sensitivity and redness. The star ingredient in our Protective Moisturizer is resveratrol, an antimicrobial found in red wine, cocoa, and ripe berries.
Produced by plants to protect themselves from UV damage, infections and other environmental stresses, use this moisturizer to calm redness and restore your skin.
What it is formulated without:
Fragrance-, colorant-, paraben-, lanolin-free. PETA certified vegan and cruelty-free. This non-comedogenic formulation is freshly made in Singapore and packed in airless bottles so there are minimal preservatives.
What makes Clearly Basics different?
We’ve taken products that are often EXCLUSIVELY sold in a dermatologist’s office at 3x the price and made it available for everyday consumers. We use USP certified medical grade ingredients when potency matters, but less expensive cosmetic grade ingredients when purity is not a concern.
The most frequent comment we get in our reviews is that users have tried everything and nothing has come close to the results they have seen with our formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Protective Moisturizer different from other moisturizers in the market?
- Acne-prone skin: Protective Moisturizer was designed for people who are using Clear Out or other retinoid products. It is a non-comedogenic formulation that absorbs quickly and leaves a matte finish.
- Reduces redness: Protective Moisturizer has several ingredients that helps to calm redness.
- Medical-Grade: We use medical-grade ingredients which are far more effective than mass-market products. The same pharmacy that produces our prescription medications also produces Protective Moisturizer. They share many of the same medical-grade ingredients as our prescription formulations.
- Multiple Actives: Protective Moisturizer has multiple active ingredients which have been carefully balanced so that each ingredient works together in synergy.
- Transparency: Clearly keeps the reviews section of its Facebook Page open. You can see that the reviews are from real users who have used our products. Most acne brands have shut down the reviews section of their pages or have directed their reviews to a website where they can filter out only the good reviews.
How do I apply Protective Moisturizer?
Can I use Protective Moisturizer on oily skin?
What are peptides and how do they benefit my skin?
I have more questions!
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See what others have to say about Clearly Basics.

@xx.tonilumsden This is me 5 weeks into my skincare journey with @clearlybasics.
5 weeks ago, 5 months ago, and even 5 years ago, I had lost all hope for my skin and appearance. Now I have regained that hope and positivity because I know that I am using amazing skincare products by @clearlybasics that actually do work without being harsh on my skin.
Just because you feel like nothing is working doesn’t mean you should give up on hope.

@deannaskin Over the past month and a half I’ve noticed a massive change to the appearance and texture of my skin since using @clearlybasics. Honestly the most effective products (vegan of course) I’ve used all year. Not only has the redness of my spots reduced, but I rarely get painful under-the-skin bumps or huge whiteheads anymore. My scars have also faded so quickly 👀
If your skin is similar to mine I’d 100% recommend that you implement these products into your skincare routine.
I’m only a few weeks in using these products but the results have been so positive🔮🧚🏽♀️

@startingtolovemyself ✨Not a pimple in sight!!!✨
It’s been about 3 weeks since I started using @clearlybasics Clear Out, Lighten Up and the Protective Moisturizer (the Complete Trio) and my skin has improved so much and I definitely think it’s from the Clear Out formula most of all!
It really is a miracle in a bottle! I’m excited to see how my skin changes even more in the next few weeks and months using them!

@clearupchels Guys after using clear out from @clearlybasics for over a month everyday I do truly believe it’s made a MASSIVE difference. My face is smoother, tone is more even and I do think the stubborn spots are going quicker.
I payed for this myself and have not been asked to do this post, I just think If it’ll help someone else why would I not shout about it!

@itsangels_makeup I’ve started using The Power Duo + Protective moisturizer nearly 6 months ago after many positives reviews that I’ve read.
The first thing that I’ve experience has been the “purge” coming with clear out and it can last a loooong time. So this review is for people like me who experienced the purge for more that a month or two: keep going.
Because when I was about to quit I’ve seen a huuuuge difference with my skin. My skin is so much smoother than it was before Clearly Basics. So keep going, use Clearly Basics and stay positive!

@_myskinstory 😭 I feel like I’m an addict and someone has taken away my drugs 😂
Saturday night I came to the end of my @clearlybasics Clear Out bottle. After consistently applying it every night for 3 months along side Niacinamide & Zinc so last night I had nothing to apply. (Right picture: a few days previous. Left picture: This morning) As soon as I woke up I knew it different feel great! 😭
Regardless off the other amazing benefits that a 2% Retinol & AZA has; I JUST WANT MY GLOW BACK!! I’ll dedicate my next post to the ingredients and how they ‘clearly’ work!!
Individual results may vary with all before/after images on this page

Izza I –
As a flight attendant, I have to deal with super patchy dry skin and an oily face after touchdown from flights. Air in the cabin can get pretty dry and it is such a challenge if you are constantly in these conditions. No moisturizer was suitable for my combination skin until I used the Clearly Basics Protective Moisturizer. It can last the whole day and I do not have to worry about having peeling skin especially when I land in cold countries with lower temperatures! It is an antioxidant, non comodegenic moisturizer which does not clog pores and definitely makes your skin brighter! It is my holy grail product because it makes my skin looks so much CLEARer everyday. Thank you Clearly for such a superb service, and of course creating products that is not only affordable but does wonders to our skin! Try it to believe it!
Chloe Ainsworth (verified owner) –
My skin feels sooo healthy and glowy after using the protective moisturiser in my AM and PM routine. I use it alongside the clear out and lighten up formulas and they all work very well together.
Danielle R. (verified owner) –
The best moisturiser I have used, especially since developing hormonal acne. Keeps skin moist by using a pea size amount daily. Will continue to use
Jade (verified owner) –
The moisturiser has been great and definitely a good product to use with the clear out and lighten up, I am ready to order again and this time I am going to try the matte hydrator to see which my skin prefers but I defo would use the moisturiser again as it seems to have helped my skin along side using the clear out and lighten up.
Khairunnisa K. (verified owner) –
Other than the Power Duo, I’ve also tried the Protective Moisturizer. This moisturizer is so much different than those in the market. Most of the moisturizer that I had used always turned my face to be very oily after a few hours. However, this one keep my face moisturize throughout the day and it is not oily as compared with the other brand moisturizers.