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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate versus Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator .

Last updated on November 24, 2023. Published on January 25, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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Starts at $17.00

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
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
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
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!

Learn more about Water

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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 Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.

Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.

Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.

The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.

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Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.

In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.

Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.

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Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 6.

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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 Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals.

It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and healing.

Aloe should not replace your sunscreen, as it does not offer UV protection.

Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

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.

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Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 17.

12
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Polyaspartate.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 22.

13
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.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 25.

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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 Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 32.

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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 Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 33.

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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 Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 35.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

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 19140

Clinique Moisture Surge™ Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 36.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 36.

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44% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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