Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel-Cream Moisturizer
by Clinique · skin_care
Editor's Take
Saccharide Isomerate and a ferment stack do the heavy lifting; the silicone base keeps the texture light but anchors the clean score at 2.5.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 8.4 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 8.2 / 10
- Clean Standards: 2.5 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 6.3 / 10
The Verdict
This is a highly advanced hydrator that earns its 100-hour claim through a moisture-magnet system anchored by Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, and a multi-ferment microbiome complex. The efficacy score of 8.4 reflects genuine technical depth: Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces lysates support barrier function, while Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 adds structural reinforcement. The trade-off is a silicone-led base (Dimethicone at position 2, Trisiloxane at 5) paired with synthetic polymers and ethoxylated materials that pull the clean score to 2.5 and cap COSMOS alignment at 62%. Worth it for long-haul hydration if you prioritize performance over ingredient philosophy; skip it if silicones and synthetic dyes are dealbreakers.
Full INCI list
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Trehalose, Sucrose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum (Lady's Thistle) Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleth-10, Sodium Polyaspartate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tromethamine, PEG-8, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4 (CI 14700), Yellow 5 (CI 19140)