Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Solid basic hydrator for dehydrated skin, but mediocre actives and silicone-heavy base prevent clinical excellence. Efficacy score of 3.8 calculated from strong humectant stack (glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, trehalose, saccharide isomerate, dual-role HA) providing proven 100-hour hydration via clinical tests on small cohorts, plus stable antioxidants like Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Tocopheryl Acetate (no instability issues in pump packaging); deduct 1.2 points for low active concentrations (HA far down list, extracts at ~1%), weak peptide (Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 lacks robust data), no encapsulation or synergies beyond basic C/E, and dimethicone-dominant occlusion over penetration-focused delivery.[1][2][4] If you're looking for skincare anti aging products or vegan skincare, this is worth evaluating.

This is a fragrance free skincare formula, making it suitable as fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin. no S Tier gold-standard actives were detected. Phenoxyethanol is present — a formulation-base ingredient with rare sensitisation reports, not a documented irritant.

CLINIQUE Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator has a safety score of 4.8/5. The only ingredient flagged is Phenoxyethanol, a formulation-base ingredient with rare, low-frequency sensitisation reports. It is not a concern for most people, but worth knowing if your skin is reactive. As a fragrance free moisturiser suitable for sensitive skin care, it avoids common triggers for reactivity.

Based on its formulation, CLINIQUE Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator is best suited as a moisturizer for sensitive skin.

DemythSkin recommends: The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA — Higher humectant concentrations, no silicones or colors, superior barrier repair at fraction of price.. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — Ceramide restoration + niacinamide + HA for deeper repair, fragrance-free, clinically superior occlusion.. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer — Prebiotic thermal water + ceramides + niacinamide outperform basic humectants in long-term hydration studies..

CLINIQUE Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator is marketed with anti-aging claims. Our analysis scores it 3.8/5 for efficacy — check the Tier 1 ingredients above to evaluate whether it delivers on its skincare anti aging products claims.

Based on DemythSkin's INCI analysis, no fragrance, parfum, or essential oils were detected in CLINIQUE Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator's formula. This makes it a strong candidate as a fragrance free moisturiser for dry skin or fragrance free skincare for sensitive skin care routines. Always cross-check the current label as formulas can change.

DemythSkin scores every product out of 5.0 on two separate axes: Efficacy (does the formula deliver its claims?) and Safety (will it irritate?). Ingredients are graded S Tier (gold standards, high clinical proof), A Tier (reliable), B Tier (supporting), C Tier (overhyped | marketing) and D Tier (documented irritants — added fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils). Preservatives, emulsifiers and thickeners are shown as formulation base and count as neither good nor bad.