Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator versus Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 21, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser 46 ingredients
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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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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
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser 46 ingredients
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
Water • Glycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Beheneth-10 • Squalane • Glycol Palmitate • PCA • Alanine • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Tocopherol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Phenylalanine • Arginine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Valine • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 • Xanthan Gum • Menthol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Propylene Glycol • Proline • Isoleucine • Aspartic Acid • Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil • Sorbitol • Serine • Threonine • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Histidine • Citric Acid • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Dextran • Glycine • Parfum
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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 WaterClinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinClinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolClinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 36.
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:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateClinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 AcidClinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser contains this as ingredient number 42.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser 46 ingredients
Usage
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Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser 46 ingredients
Reviews
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Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients
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...
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.
Super hydration. Zero acne.
Super hydration. Zero acne.
Extremely hydrating and soothing
Extremely hydrating and soothing
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturiser 46 ingredients
It's lightweight, incredibly smoothing, very gentle, and really helps to brighten my skin! (very expensive though)
It's lightweight, incredibly smoothing, very gentle, and really helps to brighten my skin! (very expensive though)
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