How to Use Clarifying Cream

Gently massage a light layer onto face, neck, and décolleté while skin is still damp after applying mist or serum, both morning and night.

This non-comedogenic cream contains animal fats that are biocompatible, which means they have a similar composition to our skin, allowing it to be easily recognized and effortlessly absorbed by the skin — delivering nourishment without clogging pores.

Good For

  • oil-rich skin
  • acne
  • hyperpigmentation
  • sun damage
  • inflammation
  • hydration

Key Ingredients

All Ingredients

Organic Tallow from Grass-Fed Cows, Emu Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Essential Oils of Organic Bergamot (Bergaptene-Free), Organic Neroli, Wildcrafted Manuka and Organic Tea Tree, Organic Rosemary Extract, Non-GMO Vitamin E

Frequently Asked Questions

Real Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7143345 / 5 from 2930 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Clarifying Cream is praised for its hydrating properties, clean ingredients, and ability to soothe and nourish the skin. It is lightweight and non-comedogenic, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and hydrated without being greasy.

Summary topics

  • Ingredients (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the clean, simple, and non-toxic ingredients of the product.
  • Hydration (4%): It was noted by customers that the product is super hydrating and provides immediate hydration.
  • Skin Appearance (4%): Customers raved about how this product makes their skin look amazing, healthy, and radiant.
  • Skin Feel (22%): Many customers brought up that this moisturizer feels great and leaves their skin hydrated and soft.
  • Texture (6%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the texture, describing it as great, amazing, and buttery smooth.

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Review highlights

  • "My acne has cleared up considerably and my skin looks and feels plump and healthy." — Benita H.
  • "I love the clarifying cream!" — Alyssa T.
  • "I love the simple high quality ingredients, this product feels so intentional." — Isabelle K.

Reviews

Feels great smells bad

"I was excited for the clarifying cream because I was looking for a daytime cream that would absorbed nicely into my skin. Well, I think the cream feels good and absorbs nicely. The smell is something that I do not like at all. I have never experienced this with a Primally Pure product, but I love all of the other products I have. I’m not sure which ingredient it is, but maybe it can somehow be adjusted in the future."

— Karina C. (3/5)

Clarifying Cream

"I love the silky smoothness of the clarifying cream. It melts into my skin, and fine lines, creating a balanced look. Great base for my makeup routine. Reason for 4 stars, instead of 5…I’m not a fan of the smell, but can easily mask the smell with Clarifying Mist for a final touch."

— Laura B. (4/5)

Weird smell

"I usually love all of Primally Pure's products and use their deodorant every day. I tried the seriously smoothing cream and it was great, this one on the other hand had a very noxious smell. Not sure if it was a bad batch or if it was supposed to smell like that, but I would not recommend."

— Jaclyn G. (2/5)

Feels amazing & super hydrating

"Feels amazing & super hydrating especially after the Clarifying Serum. I have used a VERY SMALL amount even after using it everyday for weeks now. So little goes a long way! Love this!"

— Brittany E. (5/5)

Moisturizing!!

"I really like this! It goes on so smoothly, and it really moisturizes my skin! The only reason why I didn’t give it five stars is that I’m not a huge fan of the smell. It’s very earthy. I’ve loved the smell of their other products, this one just isn’t my favorite."

— Courtney S. (4/5)

Healing my acne fast

"The clarifying bar and lotion have helped heal my acne overnight. Whenever I have a spot pop up I lather them both on twice a day and it works within 24 hrs to decrease the inflammation. The amount of break outs has gone down since I started using primal you’re products"

— Kiara G. (5/5)

Good quality, but heavier than I expected.

"I’m still using this product, but it is heavier/greasier than I expected. It takes quite some time for it to absorb into the skin. That being said, a little goes a very long way. I’m sure once I’m deeper into winter, I’ll appreciate the heaviness of it more!"

— Mackenzie H. (3/5)

Second time buying, love it

"Since using the anti oxides balm followed by the clarifying cream my acne has gotten so much better. When my skin is dry, I produce a ton of oil so when I moisturize my oil production is not that bad. This tik tok influencer Alexis Paccioretti _Apatch_ put me on."

— Matthew S. (5/5)

Balanced Daily Hydration

"Another lovely formula that hydrates and goes on smooth for the perfect foundation base. I feel like PP's products are "feeding" my skin and making it healthier from within. My favorite product is still the Clarifying Mist for its refreshing, boosting, scented-just-right qualities! Check it out too."

— Heather F. (5/5)

Not for me but really nice product!

"I think my skin didn't like this because it's tallow-based. I thought it might prevent my random breakouts, but it did the opposite unfortunately. Which stinks because it really is a great formulation. Smells amazing and goes on like butter. I exchanged for another product that is not tallow-based!"

— Taylor B. (4/5)

Q&A

Is the tallow used 100% grass-fed and finished?
As a natural and sustainable brand, we only use tallow from grass-fed cows that are humanely raised + processed. Because we believe in the nose-to-tail philosophy and that every part of the animal has a purpose, we use the tallow from animals that are being processed for their meat so that nothing is wasted. These cows are pasture raised and considered "beyond organic." Many small farms can't afford the additional costs of organic certification even though their standards exceed the USDA organic standards. Our founder’s family started a beyond organic pasture raised livestock farm so she has actually been a part of the rendering process and has experienced this process from start to finish. As a USDA product, the tallow is processed at temps to kill any pathogens.
It says best if used within 6 months. Is this because of the tallow? Can I still use it if it’s passed the 6 month mark?
Thanks for reaching out! All of our products have a best if used within date printed on the label. This starts from the date of purchase. Some products can definitely be used after this date but we simply suggest the use by date for the freshest experience. These dates usually range from 6 months to 1 year depending on the product.
Is this safe for daily use during pregnancy? Asking because of bergamot and tea tree oil.
Thank you for reaching out about the ingredients we use and we would be happy to help! Taking extra precautions when it comes to nurturing little lives is of the utmost importance to us. We’ve done extensive research in regards essential oil use during pregnancy + while nursing, and feel confident that all of our products (aside from Fancy Face Serum for which we offer a pregnancy-safe version) do not pose a risk for pregnant/nursing women. Check with your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have questions/concerns.
Can this be used as a moisturizer by itself or does it have to be used after the serum? I just purchased the serum but am finding it’s feeling too heavy and not fully absorbing into my skin, even with using a a drop or two, so I’m wondering if using this instead may be a lighter option for my oily skin.
Hi Michele, Great question! The Clarifying Cream definitely provides a heavier level of moisture to the skin. We'd suggest applying the serum as part of your PM routine and then simply splashing with water in the morning. Then you can apply a Mist or Everything Spray as your moisture step followed by makeup or SPF. XO, The Pure Team
Does this cream have a similar scent to the plumping cream? The plumping cream had a strong animal fat smell that I didn’t like, but when I got the body cream it didn’t have that scent at all, so I was interested in trying a different face cream
Hi Deanna, This cream has a light citrus scent that most customers really love. We hope you'll exchange your other cream for this one! Please let us know if we can help. :) XO, The Pure Team

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