Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator for acne-prone skin
Aloe Vera Bio-Ferment Technology
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Trehalose
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 due to glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which hydrate and plump the skin without causing irritation. Dimethicone provides an emollient action, further enhancing suitability for your skin type.
- While the formula is safe and soothing for combination skin with ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, it lacks targeted ingredients to address your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 4.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this gel-cream for its lightweight, cooling texture that acts like a "drink of water" for oily, combination, and sensitive skin types, leaving a dewy, plump finish. Those with extremely dry skin or living in harsh winter climates often find it insufficient on its own, noting that the "100-hour" hydration claim is more marketing hyperbole than reality.
Highlights
Lightweight gel texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs in seconds”
- “feels like water”
- “perfect for summer”
- “no heavy residue”
Intense immediate hydration Often Mentioned
- “instant relief”
- “skin looks plump”
- “dewy glow”
- “bouncy skin”
Makeup compatibility Often Mentioned
- “foundation glides on”
- “acts like a primer”
- “makeup sits beautifully”
- “no pilling”
Gentle & fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
- “no stinging”
- “great for sensitive eyes”
- “zero scent”
Insufficient for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight later”
- “need a thicker cream”
- “disappeared too fast”
- “not for winter”
Price vs. quantity Sometimes Noted
- “pricey for the size”
- “finished in a month”
- “too expensive”
- “waiting for sale”
Marketing gimmick Rarely Noted
- “100 hours is a lie”
- “needs reapplication daily”
- “marketing hype”
- “doesn't last days”
Sticky finish Rarely Noted
- “slightly sticky”
- “tacky to the touch”
- “hair sticks to face”
- “wet feeling”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clinique Moisture Surge 100H work for acne-prone skin?
This product works for acne-prone skin, though other treatments fit it better. It hydrates and calms skin without causing irritation, but a moisturizing treatment for this skin needs targeted ingredients that address acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate hydrate and plump acne-prone skin without causing irritation, while soothing aloe and green tea extract help calm the face. However, this product lacks targeted ingredients to address breakouts, so a moisturizing treatment for this skin needs effective acne-fighting ingredients alongside gentle hydration and soothing agents.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
What does Aloe Vera do for acne-prone skin?
Aloe vera helps calm acne-prone skin by reducing red bumps and swelling while improving overall skin smoothness. It works to soothe irritation and lower inflammation with a strong safety profile.
Frontiers in Medicine, 2021The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2014
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning and evening routines, right before sunscreen in the morning and after your treatment step at night. While it provides safe, soothing hydration, this type of skin also needs targeted ingredients that actively address breakouts and blemishes.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the cream after your retinol step to keep your skin calm and hydrated. A moisturizer of this type works well with retinoids because it helps reduce dryness and irritation while you treat blemishes.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine to keep your skin hydrated. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and supports the skin barrier. A product for acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients to actively address breakouts and blemishes.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it is free of harsh ingredients and contains soothing components, though it lacks targeted ingredients to actively clear acne. To better manage breakouts, acne-prone skin needs a moisturizing treatment with specialized ingredients that help control blemishes and target pimples.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer works safely on the delicate skin around the eyes and on the body, though the thin skin of the eyelids needs gentle hydration and protection. It is unlikely to cause irritation because it leaves out harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.
Is this cream 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, 2017An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009A 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, 2010Topical 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, 2012Sodium trehalose sulfate decreased transepidermal water loss and increased stratum corneum water content in participants with low stratum corneum water content when applied for 4 weeks compared to placebo.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024Topical chloramphenicol-betamethasone combined with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer gel compared to chloramphenicol-betamethasone alone reduced most subjective symptoms at 1 week but increased blurred vision at 4 weeks following strabismus surgery in 31 patients, with no significant differences in conjunctival inflammation between treatments.
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2019Topical treatment with Thealoz Duo significantly improved dry eye disease symptoms, tear break-up time, and restored tear lipid layer functionality by reducing inflammatory response proteins in moderate to severe dry eye patients over 56 days.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical application of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles improved skin elasticity, melanin index, and facial wrinkles compared to a placebo in female volunteers without causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A moisturizing cream containing 2% l-carnitine and 5% EGCG significantly reduced sebum levels and improved skin hydration in ninety subjects with seborrhea over 4 weeks, showing greater anti-sebum efficacy in the combination group compared to the l-carnitine group alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
Why other moisturizers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Trehalose, Sucrose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleth-10, Sodium Polyaspartate, Aloe Barbadensis Polysaccharides Leaf, Lactobacillus Lysate Ferment, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tromethamine, Peg-8, Hexylene Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Bht, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Red 4 Ci 14700, Yellow 5 Ci 19140
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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