Clinique For Men™ Maximum Hydrator 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator vs Pixi +C Vit Brightening Perfector

Clinique

Pixi

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer

40 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol, Oleth-10
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oleth-10, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Oleth-10

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Trehalose
Humectant
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sucrose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (in both products)
Emollient
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Reduces Irritation

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tribehenin
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
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Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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