"Clinique - Moisture Surge Moisturizer Clear Finish SPF25" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.50% - 3.00%, butyloctyl salicylate 1.40% - 1.70%, octinoxate 4.40% - 5.40%, octisalate 3.50% - 4.20% and homosalate 5.40% - 6.60%.

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Moisturizing

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Moisture Surge Moisturizer Clear Finish SPF25

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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: glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

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, caprylyl glycol.

sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.65% - 1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

hydroxyethyl urea 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

butyloctyl salicylate 1.4% - 1.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.4% - 5.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Key Actives

caffeine 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

dimethicone 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

homosalate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dextrin palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Aloe barbadensis leaf polysaccharides, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Sodium polyaspartate, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates copolymer, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Sucrose, Saccharide isomerate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Ppg-8-ceteth-20, Sorbeth-30 tetraisostearate, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Potassium hydroxide, Carbomer, Dipropylene glycol, Dehydroxanthan gum, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hexylene glycol, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Disodium edta, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 14700

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 50
Key ingredients	7-dehydrocholesterol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +11 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane sodium hyaluronate +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +5 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride mannitol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: anhydroxylitol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine octocrylene +2 more	Common: homosalate polymethylsilsesquioxane +5 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide eos +18 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester madecassic acid +9 more
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Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ci 14700 Has skin benefit? +21 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract Has skin benefit? aristotelia chilensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol diheptanoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more

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Clinique Moisture Surge Moisturizer Clear Finish SPF25

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