Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion

Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion
5.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Does Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion:

  • Strong humectant moisturizing. This lightweight, humectant-rich product, ideal for oily skin, has a moisturizing rating of 5.5 out of 10.

Lightweight moisturizer ideal for oily skin and a humectant boost for any skincare routine

According to CreamScan analysis, Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.0 out of 10 and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (est. ≈6.0%), Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%) and Butylene Glycol (est. ≈3.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is ideal for oily skin, offering significant hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients. It’s also a great choice for people with normal skin who prefer lightweight moisturizers.

Such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Clinique Moisture Surge Hydro-Infused Lotion has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, and Lactobacillus Ferment. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Pentylene Glycol
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Squalane
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Acetyl Glucosamine
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Caffeine
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Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
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Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
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Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract
Function:
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Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
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Hordeum Vulgare Extract
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Hypnea Musciformis Extract
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
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Lactobacillus Ferment
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Jojoba Esters
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Trehalose
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Sodium PCA
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Urea
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Sucrose
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Polyquaternium-51
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Triacetin
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Hexylene Glycol
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PEG-6
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PEG-32
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Glucosamine HCl
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Citric Acid
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Polysorbate 20
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Stearic Acid
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BHT
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Disodium EDTA
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Sorbic Acid
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Potassium Sorbate
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Chlorphenesin
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Sodium Benzoate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
20.1
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
1.9
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 20.1 10
10.0
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 1.9 20
1.0
1.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 20.1 10
10
All humectants
20.1
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 1.9 20
1.0
All occlusives
1.9
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 1 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Acetyl Glucosamine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 2.7 3 No
All antioxidants
2.7
Sodium Hyaluronate
1.5
Caffeine
0.3
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
0.3
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3