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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask versus Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on May 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Overnight Mask Japanese Brand Japan
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Overnight Mask

Overnight masks are usually used after the whole nighttime skincare routine (check your productā€™s instructions). Overnight masks are used to treat a variety of skin concerns and boost moisture in the skin.

General Moisturizer

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

Price

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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
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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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!

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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-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.

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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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.

Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.

Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.

Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 26.

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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.

Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 37.

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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.

Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 29.

10
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 38.

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask contains this as ingredient number 40.

Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator contains this as ingredient number 27.

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24% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Shiseido WASO: Hydrating Gel Beauty Sleeping Mask 49 ingredients

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Clinique Moisture Surgeā„¢ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 43 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 8 ratings
Absorbs Well (3) Hydrating (3) Works Well (3) Light (2) Expensive (1) Light Scent (1)
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miss_dior

2 years ago Ā· Sensitive Skin
Review

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
My skin type: Dry, sensitive, eczema and redness-prone.
How long have I been using it? Two...

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.

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stephrosecarter

9 months ago Ā· Sensitive Skin
Review

Extremely hydrating and soothing

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