Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel versus Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 16, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel 39 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel 39 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Alcohol • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Nasturtium Officinale Extract • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Ceramide NP • Carbomer • Zinc Gluconate • Glycine Soja Oil • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Vinyldimethicone • 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol • Cholesterol • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Salicylic Acid • Vitreoscilla Ferment • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Menthoxypropanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • BHA • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • Linalool • Limonene • Citral • Parfum
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Trisiloxane • Trehalose • Sucrose • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Silybum Marianum Extract • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Caffeine • Sorbitol • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Oleth-10 • Sodium Polyaspartate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Tromethamine • Peg-8 • Hexylene Glycol • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Citric Acid • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 14700 • CI 19140
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.
BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 9.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTABIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 37.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 35.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 28.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 41.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 43.
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BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel 39 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
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BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel 39 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Reviews
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BIOTHERM Aquasource Gel 39 ingredients
sarape
I think it's a very confusing product: You will asume that's safe for acne because it's a very lightweight gel formula, smells super fresh and has...
I think it's a very confusing product: You will asume that's safe for acne because it's a very lightweight gel formula, smells super fresh and has Salicylic Acid, but the truth is it has several oils and Shea Butter on it, which in my case totally broke me out. Plus, it also has a lot of fragrance, so it's not so great for sensitive skin. I guess it might be good for those more into the dry/normal spectrum. So I won't repurchase, but if I did, at least I would be happy because it's not very pricey.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
miss_dior
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
My skin type: Dry, sensitive, eczema and redness-prone.
How long have I been using it? Two...
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
My skin type: Dry, sensitive, eczema and redness-prone.
How long have I been using it? Two months.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Pros:
- Highly moisturizing, it does exactly what it promises
- Very light, pleasant gel-like texture, absorbs easily into the skin
- Excellent as a makeup base
- Allergy tested and fragrance-free, it did not irritate my sensitive skin. (still smells really nice)
- Contains some really good ingredients, like aloe vera, green tea extract, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E.
- Non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.
- Quite affordable, since a little bit goes a long way.
Cons:
- It may not be hydrating enough for extremely dry and dehydrated skin.
- Not cruelty-free.
- Personally, I do not buy the 100 hours of hydration it supposedly offers. Still a very hydrating product, but this feels more like marketing than anything.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but mostly for normal or combination skin types. Very dry or very oily skin types might need a different product.
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