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 Tier 1 Gold Standard actives were detected. Potential irritants found: Phenoxyethanol.

CLINIQUE Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator has a safety score of 4.8/5. It contains potential irritants including Phenoxyethanol. Patch testing is recommended. 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 uses a 5-tier clinical ingredient system to score every product from 0–5 on both Efficacy and Safety. Tier 1 is Gold Standard actives with high clinical proof. Tier 5 flags potential irritants like fragrance, drying alcohols, and essential oils. Scores power our skincare routine for glow up database — helping you find the best anti aging moisturizer, best sunscreen for sensitive skin, or fragrance free skincare without the marketing noise.