"Clinique - Moisture Surge Sheer Tint 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 sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

It contains actives that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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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The product retails for 60.00A$ in Australia.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisture Surge Sheer Tint 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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

glycerin 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

trehalose 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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.

titanium dioxide 3.5% - 4.3%

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

zinc oxide 3% - 3.7%

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

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6% - 7.3%

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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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

laminaria saccharina extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

caffeine 0.35% - 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

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

pentylene glycol 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria saccharina extract 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.1% - 6.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Caprylyl methicone, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Sucrose, Laminaria saccharina extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Hordeum vulgare extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl acetate, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Trehalose, Isostearic acid, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Polyethylene, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Silica, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	42%	39%	39%	39%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 25	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caffeine dimethicone +9 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +8 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside linoleic acid +13 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: tripeptide-1 panthenol +9 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: erythritol glutathione +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: beeswax cera alba	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +10 more	dimethoxytolyl propylresorcinol Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +5 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +8 more	undecylenoyl phenylalanine Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +47 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	unspecified form of vitamin c Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more

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Clinique Moisture Surge Sheer Tint SPF25

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