Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate for combination skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Alteromonas Extract Ferment
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your combination skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate provide humectant benefits to plump and hydrate without exacerbating oily shine.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water further soothes the skin, making it generally suitable for your skin type.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh ingredients and including soothing components like Glycerin and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water.
How to apply
- Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
- Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
- Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers generally praise this product for providing an instant hydration boost with its lightweight, fast-absorbing gel texture, making it suitable for oily, combination, and dehydrated skin types. While many appreciate its plumping effect and fragrance-free formula, a notable number of reviewers with very dry skin find it insufficient as a standalone moisturizer, and some dislike the initial sticky texture.
Highlights
Lightweight absorption Mostly Mentioned
- “sinks nicely into skin”
- “absorbed fast”
- “lightweight gel”
- “feels like water”
Hydrating and plumping Often Mentioned
- “skin felt smooth and hydrated”
- “visibly plumper”
- “boost of hydration”
- “instant moisture boost”
Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “fragrance-free”
- “no nasties”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “non-irritating”
Good for oily skin Sometimes Noted
- “didn't make my skin oilier”
- “no breakouts”
- “reduces oiliness”
- “good for oily t-zone”
Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels tight”
- “need to apply more”
- “not enough on its own”
- “need a cream on top”
Price concerns Sometimes Noted
- “overpriced”
- “expensive for what it does”
- “bottle goes fast”
- “not worth the money”
Sticky texture Sometimes Noted
- “bit sticky upon application”
- “like glue”
- “tacky finish”
- “leaves a film”
Practical packaging Rarely Noted
- “airless pump”
- “hygienic”
- “easy to use”
- “travel-friendly”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “new white heads”
- “pore clogging”
- “caused bumps”
Pills under makeup Rarely Noted
- “balls up underneath makeup”
- “pilling”
- “flakes off”
Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, sephora.com, clinique.com, makeupalley.com, influenster.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate work for combination skin?
This moisturizing treatment works well enough for combination skin, offering moderate hydration and soothing dry areas without making oily shine worse. However, this skin type often benefits more from products that actively reduce oily shine with brightening ingredients while deeply hydrating and nourishing without feeling heavy.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate make this moisturizer a good fit because they plump and hydrate your skin without adding oily shine, while Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water helps soothe it. Combination skin needs products with effective brightening and moisturizing ingredients that reduce oily shine without irritation, along with soothing agents and antioxidants.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?
Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This product goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Combination skin needs a lightweight moisturizer or treatment with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to keep the skin soft and plump without causing oily shine.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying your retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with this product. This order helps keep your skin soft and calm while reducing the dryness that retinol can cause.
How often should I use it?
This moisturizing treatment is designed to be used in the evening as part of your routine for combination skin. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and softness while maintaining a safe profile for your skin type.
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This moisturizer is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it has a gentle formula with soothing ingredients like glycerin and aloe leaf water. It has a safe profile with no harsh components, though a product for this skin type also needs ingredients that balance dry and oily areas without adding sticky weight.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is generally safe to use on the delicate skin around the eyes and on the body, though a product for combination skin needs balanced hydrators and soothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and aloe leaf water to care for these areas effectively without feeling heavy.
Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propandiol, Sucrose, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Alteromonas Extract Ferment, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dextrin Palmitate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Benzophenone-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4 Ci 14700, Yellow 5 Ci 19140
Behind this fit score
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