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: 4.7181396 / 5 from 2817 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%
  • Hydration: 4%
  • Skin Appearance: 4%
  • Skin Feel: 22%
  • Texture: 6%

Review topics: [acne, color, breakouts, smells, ingredients, irritation, size, dryness, fragrance, spots, redness, cleanser, wrinkles, pimples, results, side, bumps, pores, skin, effectiveness, weight, improvement, glow, mask, quality, residue, aroma, issues, benefits, value].

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

Cystic acne cleared up!!

"My 14 year old daughter had terrible cystic acne for about a year and within 2 months of using this daily, her face cleared up. We had tried all kinds of things and nothing else seemed to work. We eat clean. We use clean products and take clean, tested supplements. I am so thankful for this and will continue to buy it! The pictures are night and day different."

Chanda T. (5/5)

Great cream, but not for me

"I had high hopes for this clarifying cream, as I have tried the Everything cream with my oily-combo skin and the more waxy based cream didn't work well for my oily skin. Unexpectedly, my face did tent to feel more taut and drier than usual after a few back to back uses of this clarifying cream. I think I just need an Everything cream without the wax! PP graciously accepted my return of this product."

Amanda M. (3/5)

Wanted to love it, broke out like crazy

"I really wanted to love this as I love other Primally Pure products and swear by them. I loved the feeling of it on my skin and it solved my redness and irritation that I had from retinol dryness/usage. However, after just 7 days of usage on my face, I broke out in the worst acne I have had since I was a teenager. It clogged all of my pores - they got very enlarged and I got acne all over my face in places I normally do not. I would not recommend this product for acne prone skin."

Kelly K. (2/5)

Moisturizing and light

"At night, this was very moisturizing, and I still felt it on my face by morning. During the day, I used a smaller amount, and even with rainy humid weather, I was surprised at how much oil control this had for me, which is something I've struggled with forever. Highly recommend!"

Rena (5/5)

I wish I would have bought this sooner!

"This is my first product I have bought from Primally Pure and I am very impressed! I love that they prioritize non-toxic and all natural ingredients that actually work. I have struggled with acne for about 8 years, and have tried internal medicines, topical solutions, supplements. . . everything, and this is the first product I have found that I love and see a difference in. It is very hydrating and smells incredible! I love that it is such a fresh, floral, and natural scent. It took me a very long time to finally pull the trigger on buying this product and I would do it 100 more times."

Madison (5/5)

Clarifying Cream

"This cream works really well. The only issue I have with it is the smell. It smells rancid and it very hard to use because the smell is nauseating. Because of that I will not be ordering more of this cream which is a shame because it is a nice moisturizing cream."

Brenna K. (3/5)

The BEST product!

"My friend is the one that put me on primally pure and I have been obsessed ever since trying their products. This is one of my favorite face creams. The ingredients leave my skin instantly soft and hydrated with no irritation or redness. I have never had such a clear complexion!"

Miley M. (5/5)

Seems to be a good moisturizer for oily-prone skin

"I've really enjoyed using Primally Pure's Clarifying Cream! It seems to moisturize my skin really well — morning or night — without leaving it feeling too oily. In the morning, it helps me blend my light-coverage makeup into my skin because I'm starting off moisturized. Highly recommend!"

M (5/5)

Saving my skin

"I have been trialing different moisturizers for a minute now and none of them gave the moisture I was looking for, and all of them made me break out!This product has saved my face. I've gone from having irritated, dull, dry skin with blemishes to being glowy and seeing the breakouts disappear."

Sophia S. (5/5)

Still trialing

"I’m a few weeks in to using this. I like the texture and feel. A little goes a long way. My face has been breaking out while using this, but I am uncertain if it is the product or hormones or a mix of other things."

Emily L. (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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