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Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on April 03, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
15
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Whey Protein.

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 27.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.

This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.

It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 41.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.

As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.

Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 44.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 49.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 50.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 51.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 53.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 54.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 55.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream Australia contains this as ingredient number 56.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.

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20% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
36% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Clinique Clinique Smart Clinical Repair SPF 15 Wrinkle Correcting Cream 56 ingredients

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Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
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Saved my skin!

This cream was the only thing I've used for months after a bad reaction to a AHA + BHA chemical exfoliant that left my with a...

Saved my skin!

This cream was the only thing I've used for months after a bad reaction to a AHA + BHA chemical exfoliant that left my with a burning sensation (for two days), red with bumps and massive dry patches.

The texture of this cream is divine and it leaves the skin soft and hydrated. This is the cream that made me fall in love with -decent- skincare, so it has a very special place in my heart.

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