Clinique
Happy™ Body CreamA body lotion, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A body lotion built around Zinc salt, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 51.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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Not recorded · brand's site
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At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mannitol, Rhamnose, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Canola Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Phytosphingosine, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopherol, Xylitol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Canola Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sucrose Stearate

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Laurate, Stearamide Amp
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation19
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Anethole, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Sorbitan Laurate, Terpineol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Canola Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitamide MEA, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2-3 / 2
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Foam Boosting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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