Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator
Works for
MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 20 moreWorks well
“With this Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator, you'll be able to moisturise and nourish your skin in a matter of seconds with this creamy gel.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
ahnfeltia concinna extract, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Works well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cyclopentasiloxane~7.3–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetyl ethylhexanoate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSqualane~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDisteardimonium hectorite~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePeg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
More about Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeAhnfeltia concinna extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Also used to create a thicker product texture
More about Ahnfeltia concinna extractOlea europaea fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractCaffeine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineWhey protein~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinCholesterol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePetrolatum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPeg-150~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePyridoxine dipalmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Linoleic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysilicone-11~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Propylene carbonate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePeg-8~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTriticum vulgare bran extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamatePalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Sodium citrate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hexametaphosphate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Disteardimonium hectorite, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Ahnfeltia concinna extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Caffeine, Whey protein, Cholesterol, Sodium hyaluronate, Petrolatum, Peg-150, Sucrose, Pyridoxine dipalmitate, Linoleic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Polysilicone-11, Propylene carbonate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Peg-8, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Sodium citrate, Sodium hexametaphosphate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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| CliniqueMoisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying HydratorYOUR PRODUCT | Too FacedHangover Pillow Cream Ultra-Nourishing Night Cream | Paula's choiceResist Intensive Repair Cream | PillowtalkDermMajor Fade Active Seal Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 47% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $45.07 | $42.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING WHEY PROTEINS patentimages.storage.googleapis.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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