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CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer

This moisturizer combines the beloved hydration of Clinique's Moisture Surge line with broad-spectrum SPF 28. It's designed to be a simple, effective step for daily protection and moisture, suitable for all skin tones and types.

Sephora price

$49.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.5 / 5

About 820 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

SPFHydratingHyaluronic AcidFragrance FreeUV ProtectionOil FreeAloe Bioferment and HA Complex: Attract and retain moisture.Provitamin D: Is a powerful antioxidant that defends skin from free radicals.Dryness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.5 / 5 overall fit

A solid daily SPF moisturizer that hydrates and protects without feeling heavy. It’s a good option for most skin types, especially if you’re looking for a simple, fragrance-free formula.

CLINIQUE Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A cloud-like cream that delivers the hydration you love from Moisture Surge™, as well as sheer sun protection for every skin tone.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyDryness

The formula looks opaque going on, so you can see where you apply it.

Start in the center of your face, applying to the highest points (where the sun hits first).

Pat or massage outward, covering your entire face.

Pat or massage in until fully sheer.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

This is a great everyday moisturizer with added SPF. It’s ideal for those who want to streamline their routine by combining hydration and sun protection. It’s not a heavy-duty sunscreen, but it’s perfect for daily wear under makeup or on its own.

Ease of Use

Many users appreciate the convenience of a 2-in-1 product that simplifies their morning routine and provides adequate hydration and protection for daily wear.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Daily sun protection
  • Hydration
  • Sensitive skin (fragrance-free)
  • Streamlining morning routines

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You need a high SPF for extended outdoor activity
  • You prefer a dedicated serum and moisturizer routine

Routine fit

Your Daily Dose of Hydration and Protection

Apply this as the last step in your morning skincare routine, after any serums and before makeup. The visible application helps ensure even coverage, and it absorbs to a sheer finish.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

  • Combines moisturizer and SPF
  • Fragrance-free formula
  • Lightweight texture
  • Suitable for most skin types

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • SPF 28 is moderate, not high
  • May not be enough hydration for very dry skin on its own

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning

This is strictly a morning product due to the SPF. Apply it after your serums and before any makeup.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.5/ 5 overall

A solid daily SPF moisturizer that hydrates and protects without feeling heavy. It’s a good option for most skin types, especially if you’re looking for a simple, fragrance-free formula.

Hydration

4.6 / 5

Provides lasting moisture without greasiness, thanks to hyaluronic acid and aloe bioferment.

SPF Protection

4.4 / 5

Offers broad-spectrum SPF 28, suitable for daily incidental sun exposure.

Texture

4.5 / 5

Lightweight and absorbs well, leaving a sheer finish.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

UV Filter

Avobenzone

Badness

2.0 / 10

A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVA rays.

Usually helps with

Broad spectrum UV protection

Watch for

Can degrade over time, often paired with other filters.

UV Filter

Homosalate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.

Usually helps with

UVB protection

Watch for

Can be an endocrine disruptor in high concentrations.

UV Filter

Octinoxate

Badness

4.0 / 10

A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.

Usually helps with

UVB protection

Watch for

Can be an environmental concern and may cause skin irritation for some.

UV Filter

Octisalate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.

Usually helps with

UVB protection

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Attracts water to the skin, improving hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

Generally safe, can be a mild irritant for very sensitive skin.

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Badness

2.0 / 10

A chemical sunscreen agent that helps stabilize other filters and absorbs UVA rays.

Usually helps with

UV protection

Watch for

Relatively new, generally considered safe.

UV Filter

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB rays.

Usually helps with

UVB protection

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Emulsifier

Dextrin Palmitate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Texture Enhancer

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a smooth, silky feel and can help absorb oil.

Usually helps with

Texture, mattifying

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A classic humectant that draws moisture into the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help support the skin's microbiome.

Usually helps with

Skin health

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides

Badness

0.0 / 10

Derived from aloe vera, known for its calming and hydrating properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing, hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A salt form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and retains moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration, plumping

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Caffeine

Badness

2.0 / 10

Can help reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant, de-puffing

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Film Former

Sodium Polyaspartate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to create a smooth feel on the skin.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning

7-Dehydrocholesterol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A precursor to Vitamin D, acts as an antioxidant.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant

Watch for

None

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Film Former

Acrylates Copolymer

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to create a smooth, even film on the skin.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sorbitol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar alcohol that helps attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Emollient

Dimethicone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A silicone that provides a smooth feel and helps lock in moisture.

Usually helps with

Emollience, barrier support

Watch for

Can feel heavy for very oily skin.

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sucrose

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar that can help attract moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Saccharide Isomerate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A carbohydrate complex that binds to skin cells, providing long-lasting hydration.

Usually helps with

Deep hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Badness

0.0 / 10

A derivative of urea that effectively hydrates the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

PPG-8-Ceteth-20

Badness

2.0 / 10

A surfactant that helps to emulsify and stabilize the formula.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Emulsifier

Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water ingredients, also has emollient properties.

Usually helps with

Texture, emollience

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Potassium Hydroxide

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

Can be irritating in high concentrations.

Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A thickening agent that gives the product its gel-like consistency.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Solvent

Dipropylene Glycol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A solvent that can also act as a humectant.

Usually helps with

Solvency, hydration

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Thickener

Dehydroxanthan Gum

Badness

1.0 / 10

A thickening agent that improves texture and stability.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Emollient

Stearyl Alcohol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated.

Thickener

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used as a thickening and emulsifying agent.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Solvent

Hexylene Glycol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A solvent that can also act as a humectant.

Usually helps with

Solvency, hydration

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Film Former

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to create a smooth, even film on the skin.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Thickener

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Badness

1.0 / 10

A thickening agent that improves texture and stability.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

BHT

Badness

3.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can be a skin irritant for some and has environmental concerns.

Chelating Agent

Disodium EDTA

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Sodium Citrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

Can be an exfoliant in higher concentrations.

Preservative

Potassium Sorbate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A preservative that prevents the growth of mold and yeast.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative that prevents microbial contamination.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can be a skin irritant for some.

Colorant

Red 4 (CI 14700)

Badness

3.0 / 10

A synthetic colorant used to give the product its red hue.

Usually helps with

Appearance

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer good for oily skin?

Yes, the formula is oil-free and lightweight, making it suitable for oily and combination skin types. It provides hydration without feeling heavy or greasy.

Can I use this as my only sun protection?

SPF 28 is suitable for daily incidental sun exposure. However, for prolonged outdoor activities or higher sun protection needs, a dedicated sunscreen with a higher SPF (30 or more) is recommended.

Is this product fragrance-free?

Yes, Clinique is known for its fragrance-free formulations, and this product is no exception, making it a good choice for sensitive skin.