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, 15ml
$29.9
Each 15ml bottle is designed to last 6 weeks. That’s $0.7 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 additional 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 | 75% | |
4 star | 18% | |
3 star | 5% | |
2 star | 0% | |
1 star | 0% |
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).
Ingredient synergy is the reason why our products are more effective than other products which have similar ingredients. All Clearly Basics products contain medical grade ingredients + synergy + botanical complexes that balance the formulations so that they do not irritate your skin.
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
Protective Moisturizer 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 the Moisturizer different from other moisturizers in the market?
- Acne-prone skin: The 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: The Moisturizer is has several ingredients to help 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 the Moisturizer. They share many of the same medical-grade ingredients as our prescription formulations.
- Multiple Actives: The 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 the Moisturizer?
Can I use the Moisturizer on oily skin?
What are peptides and how do they benefit my skin?
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See what others have to say about Clearly Basics.

@hayleyfoster I’ve been using clearly range for almost 6 months now and it really has changed my life! I’ve suffered acne my whole life and although it may not be as bad as others its bad to me and has affected my life everyday. Initially my skin got better with the power duo then I seemed to go through a blip. I contacted Clearly and after sending some pics they gave me some advice and created me a more concentrated formula which worked amazingly and I can now dermaroll to help get rid of the scaring and finally feel I can leave the house without makeup!
I was skeptical to start with as I’d tried everything, been on prescription oral medication at a young age and it just came back within a year. I’ve tried all creams from GP and over counter stuff but none have worked until now with the help of clearly. If you are wonder whether to try it just give it a go! You have nothing to lose! I’m so glad I found Clearly Basics!

@amysacnehealing Yes I know the lighting is different but look at the difference in the texture 😍. Yes I still have acne, that hasn’t gone away however…the fact that my texture has improved has increased my confidence so much. I really do believe this is all down to @clearlybasics I’ve been using their power duo for about 3 weeks and I’ve noticed such a difference in the size of my acne spots…my face doesn’t hurt as much nor is as itchy as it was.
I would definitely recommend giving them a whirl it’s the only products that I can honestly say has made any difference to my skin. The difference it has made in 3 weeks is fab!

@fi_ding I just wanted to post my progress, firstly to thank Clearly for giving me my confidence back! I have suffered on and off with my skin for years, the contraceptive pill kept it under control for a long time but since stopping any hormonal contraception my skins been up and down like a yo-yo! I really didn’t want to go down the route of prescription oral medication, personal choice, so when I read about Clearly Basics (after ALOT of research) I decided to give it a go. Even after a few weeks I could tell a difference, and after a few months, the difference is huge! My skin was angry, painful and inflamed. Its now way way calmer, with only a couple of spots popping up around that time of the month. And I’m overjoyed with that! I next plan on tackling the red marks left behind so I can feel even more confident make up free. It does take time, but be patient, and consistent, and it will work! No foaming face washes seem to have helped for me too. Thanks again clearly 🤗😀

@gemskin__ A little progress goes a long way! 🙌🏻 In the first picture I think my skin was purging from the first week of using @clearlybasics ‘Clear Out’. I believe I actually cried either before or after I took this photo, my skin was super painful and I felt so ugly and self conscious!
The second picture is 5 weeks after using Clear Out, just scarring (being helped by using Lighten Up) and no actives!
I’m so happy with the results so far using these products and they have been the only thing that has helped my skin!

Michaela Holzhuter I’ve struggled with adult acne for years. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars trying to grab at the next promise for clear skin. Clearly Basics is the first brand that actually worked for me! It’s simple (it actually decreased the time I was spending caring for my skin), it’s scale-able (buy one product or by seven!), and it works. I couldn’t be happier with this product and the continuous progress it has provided!

@by.emmataylor CLEAR OUT💙💙💙 gets rid of blackheads and whiteheads which is an added bonus.
It really improved my skin texture and most of all it removed spots. It’s worth the try really, because you can even get your money back if you don’t like the products, what are you waiting for? -Emma xxx
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.