Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel For Face

by Clinique · skin_care

Editor's Take

Dimethicone and Isododecane lead a synthetic gel that hydrates effectively but leans hard on petrochemicals and ethoxylated chemistry.

Four-pillar formula scores

  • Efficacy: 7.2 / 10
  • Modern Tech: 6.0 / 10
  • Clean Beauty: 2.8 / 10
  • Sustainability: 3.3 / 10

The Verdict

This gel delivers reliable oil-free hydration with a strong efficacy score (7.2/10) anchored by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, and barrier-supportive ferments. The matte, weightless finish works well for oily skin, but the base is pure synthetic: Dimethicone, Isododecane, and a parade of ethoxylated surfactants push the clean score to 2.8/10. Worth it if you need shine control and don't mind the petrochemical base, but skip it if ingredient transparency matters to you.

Full INCI list

Water / Aqua / Eau, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract / Extrait D'Orge, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Caffeine, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria), Polysilicone-11, Silica, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Oleth-10, Lactobacillus Ferment, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 4 (CI 14700), Yellow 6 (CI 15985)

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