PROS: scent and texture
CONS: price
QUICK TIPS: only use a little bit so It lasts longer. You don't need to put a lot on anyway.
Not only does this smell amazing it really does "matte" your skin. It's light and creamy and you only need to use a small amount. It keeps you from looking to shiny.

I absolutely love this stuff! I have oily skin and doesn't make my skin oily like most moisturizures I have used. A little goes a long way. It has a cool feeling when applied, so it makes it feel like it's awakening your face. Great for a summer day. It's not heavy or thick, very light weight.

I will never stop using this cream. I have horribly oily skin and usually skip any moisturizers all together, but since I'm in my early 30's I want to keep ahead of wrinkles and dry skin. I bought this on a whim since it says mattifying, and I was not disappointed! I absolutely love this and will never be without.

I usually don't like creams on my face because they are too thick but I thought this one was just right. My skin felt very light and refreshed after I used it. I have a somewhat oily T-zone and normal cheeks and I think the "mattifying" part of the cream does its job.

In the morning I try to avoid moisturizers that are too, well, moisturizing. It leaves my face feeling too heavy, and I find that I get shiny much faster during the day. This product definitely does the trick for my combination skin. The areas that need moisture get it, and the oily areas are made smooth and poreless. The best part is that it absorbs quickly, so no waiting around for your face to dry before you can apply your makeup!

Overall, the product smells great, feels amazing on your skin, keeps your face matte all day, and is both organic and Fair Trade. I won't be taking this out of my beauty routine anytime soon.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. I can't rave enough about this. I heard about this on a Youtube beauty guru video and honestly, its the best product i have purchased in quite a while. The smell is quite pleasant, a little bit fruity/floral a little bit herbal. Very natural and clean. A little goes a long way with this. It has a gel like texture that compliments my oily/combo skin and it has a silky texture that makes me feel like a million bucks. This has become a staple in my skin care routine. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

I love this product even though I really shouldn’t. For one thing, its main selling point is complete bull.

The back of the jar says this, “Community Trade seaweed and oil-balancing technology condition and mattify where and when skin needs it, to control shine throughout the day.” I don’t know what exactly “oil-balancing technology” is but you certainly aren’t finding it in a $16 cream.

This vitamin E-containing product will give you a clean, matte look when you first put it on but that look will only last if you stay in an air-conditioned room or it’s winter.If you slap this stuff on and go outside on a 30 day, you will still end up shiny.

Then there’s the fact that this is being marketed as a day cream even though it doesn’t have a key day cream ingredient: A broad-spectrum SPF.

Because of that last point, this isn’t my daily moisturizer even though I wish it could be. It’s somehow this perfect mix of richness and lightness and it just feels so amazing on your skin, like you’re using a product that costs far, far more than $16.

While it’s not rich enough for use on dry skin, it is a great cream for those of us with normal-oily skin, providing moisturize without any heaviness or shine. It’s ideal for use on rainy days or any night under your primer and yes, it does absorb quickly.

It does have a faint oceany smell that I personally love but if you’re sensitive to scents you’ll want to skip and the rest of The Body Shop’s seaweed line.

Speaking of that line, I also have its face mask and I’ll have to get a review about that up (sneak preview: I don’t love it as much as I love the day cream).