ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer Review

ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer
6.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.6 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
Ingredients

ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer Ingredients

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Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Laurate, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Ubiquinone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Syringa Vulgaris Meristem Cell Culture, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Review

Does ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer has to offer:
 
✅ Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.
✅ Soothing: ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
✅ Antioxidant protection

  

Key Benefits of ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer:
 

🔵 Lightweight Moisturizer Perfect for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10.0 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈9.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.6 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.5%) and Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with combination and oily skin who want maximum hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a significant amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive ingredients to boost moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

💧 A Humectant Boost for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to combination and oily skin - such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

🍀 Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈9.0%) and Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

🔴 Skin Soothing and Calming Potential

Based on the ingredient list analysis, ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈9.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Ubiquinone, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Ubiquinone provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Ubiquinone may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing perfect for combination and oily skin
✅ Also a good choice for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing boost, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
✅ Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage
✅ Potentially soothing, as it contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, specifically Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer
, when used alone, delivers lightweight, humectant-rich moisturizing, perfect for combination and oily skin. It's also a great option for those with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures. As part of a moisturizing routine, it provides a humectant boost, beneficial for all skin types.
 
Rich in antioxidants, ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer helps protect against free radical damage and offers multiple benefits for all skin types, including preventing premature aging, defending against environmental damage, and calming inflammation. This product is also formulated with a high concentration of soothing ingredients, offering the potential to calm and comfort irritated skin. Whether you’re experiencing redness, irritation, or general sensitivity, its soothing properties may help restore balance and provide relief.
 
That said, there are some things about ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering ACURE Incredibly Clear Mattifying Moisturizer is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
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Est. %
Water
Function:
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Function:
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
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Cocoglycerides
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Glycerin
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Sodium Levulinate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Glyceryl Laurate
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Tocopherol
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
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Ubiquinone
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Syringa Vulgaris Meristem Cell Culture
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Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
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Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
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Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
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Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
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Punica Granatum Extract
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Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
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Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
10.0
9
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.2
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 10 10
10.0
9
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.2 20
3.6
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
6.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
1
All humectants 10 10
10
All humectants
10.0
9
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
2.5
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.2 20
3.6
All occlusives
7.2
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Ubiquinone
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
9
2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 14.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
14.9
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
9
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
2
Tocopherol
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ubiquinone
0.3
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
0.3
Syringa Vulgaris Meristem Cell Culture
0.3
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
0.3
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
0.3
Punica Granatum Extract
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
0.3
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
9
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 10.2 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10.2
9
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate CitrateAn ingredient composed of citric acid, stearic acid, and glycerin. Glyceryl stearate citrate acts as an emollient in skincare products, making the skin appear smooth and pleasant to the touch.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %3.9
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterAlso known as cocoa seed butter, it is a popular emollient and occlusive moisturizer. Skincare products with cocoa butter as their main ingredient have a sweet, chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Cocoglycerides
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
CocoglyceridesA naturally-derived emollient with medium spreadability. It is oil-like and makes skin feel soft and not sticky.
Glycerin
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Sodium Levulinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LevulinateA sodium salt of levulinic acid that is used as an antimicrobial and preservative agent, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in a product.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Glyceryl Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl LaurateA naturally-derived ester that can soften the appearance of skin and blend oils with water.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil expressed from the seeds of a yellow-flowered plant which often opens its flowers in the evening (hence the name). It is light and suitable for problematic, eczematous, and inflammation-prone skin.
Ubiquinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
UbiquinoneAlso known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Syringa Vulgaris Meristem Cell Culture
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Syringa Vulgaris Meristem Cell Culture
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractAn antioxidant extract obtained from the fruits of the acai palm. It has a high content of anthocyanins, responsible for the dark purple color, as well as other antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit ExtractRubus fruticosus fruit extract is an extract obtained from the fruit of the Blackberry. It offers antioxidant properties and is used in skincare as an astringent ingredient due to its high content of tannins.
Punica Granatum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Punica Granatum ExtractAn extract made from pomegranate fruit. The fleshy and juicy part of the fruit mainly contains antioxidant red pigments and polyphenols. The rinds contain large amounts of tannins, which are astringent and leave the skin feeling tightened and refreshed.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruits of the Rosa canina, better known as rosehip. It contains carotenoids, which give it its bright, orange-red color, as well as high amounts of antioxidant vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, and organic acids.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf ExtractA derivative from Rooibos bush leaves, which are rich in antioxidant flavonoids and astringent tannins. It has been claimed that this ingredient has an anti-wrinkle effect when mixed with green tea extract.