Everyone’s asking if the new Peach & Lily Matcha Pudding Cream is a glow-up or a letdown.
The old version felt like spreading chilled jelly on your face—fun, bouncy, almost edible. The new one? Less jiggle, more slip. And that matters more than you think.
🔬 **What You’re Actually Getting**
$45 for 1.7 oz. It’s still a gel-cream hybrid, but now it’s marketed as “antioxidant cream” instead of “pudding.”
• **Texture shift** – Gone is the jiggly pudding. Now it’s a thick, almost buttery gel.
• **Absorption** – Old version sank in 10 seconds flat. New one takes 20-30 seconds and leaves a faint film.
• **Scent** – Subtle matcha is now almost gone. Smells like… nothing. Which is fine, but the old one had personality.
🔄 **The Ingredient Swap**
Old formula leaned on matcha + peptides. New one swaps in squalane, niacinamide, and more ceramides.
- Squalane: locks in moisture without grease
- Niacinamide: calms redness, fades dark spots
- Ceramides: rebuilds barrier, less irritation
- Matcha: still there but demoted to supporting role
📝 **Texture & Real Talk**
First pump felt like thick Greek yogurt. Spreads smooth but leaves a slight tack—wait 60 seconds before sunscreen or it pills.
Week two: my combo skin actually likes this more. The old one was fun but dried me out by midday. This one keeps my cheeks plump without turning my T-zone into an oil slick. Unexpected win: no stinging around my nose when I have a cold.
💡 **One Thing** – Apply to damp skin. It spreads twice as easy and the tackiness disappears.
👍 **Did It Actually Work?**
Morning redness dropped noticeably. Fine lines? Same. Breakouts? None new. Oil control? Better than the old version, but not a matte finish.
👎 **Final Call**
It’s a different product wearing the same name. The new one is more practical, less fun. I miss the pudding, but my skin doesn’t.
💡 **Where to Buy** – Ulta or Peach & Lily direct. Grab the mini first ($18) if you’re unsure about the texture shift.