Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer versus Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on December 25, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 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, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 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
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Petrolatum • Glycerin • Hexyldecyl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycereth-26 • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Centaurium Erythraea Extract • Algae Extract • Micrococcus Lysate • Glycine Soja Protein • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Yeast Extract • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Caffeine • Biotin • Ergothioneine • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Soy Amino Acids • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Whey Protein • Cetearyl Glucoside • Isohexadecane • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Myristyl Alcohol • Tromethamine • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Citric Acid • Hexylene Glycol • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Calcium Chloride • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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
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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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand.
Other benefits of occlusives include protecting your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne.
Learn more about PetrolatumClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Whey Protein.
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 BenzoateClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
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Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator Moisturizer 39 ingredients
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Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
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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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