Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer versus Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 13, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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
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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 36 ingredients
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Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 36 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Isostearate • Dipropylene Glycol • Squalane • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Silica • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Olea Europaea Fruit Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract • Caffeine • Methyl Trimethicone • Sorbitol • Sodium Polyaspartate • Petrolatum • Trehalose • Whey Protein • Linoleic Acid • Pyridoxine Dipalmitate • Butylene Glycol • Cholesterol • Sucrose • Polysilicone-11 • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Peg-150 • Peg-8 • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Hydroxyacetophenone • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hexametaphosphate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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 • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Caffeine • Sorbitol • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Oleth-10 • Sodium Polyaspartate • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Tromethamine • Peg-8 • Hexylene Glycol • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • CI 14700 • CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-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 GlycerinClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-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.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AcetateClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 WaterClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 14.
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about CaffeineClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Sodium Polyaspartate.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Learn more about TrehaloseClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 3.
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'.
Learn more about SucroseClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about Peg-8Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 29.
We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Urea.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 EDTAClinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 34.
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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.
Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 36 ingredients
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