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Clinique
For Men™ Maximum Hydrator 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Normal skin
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Apply this men’s face moisturizer twice a day on clean skin, after shaving, or anytime skin needs a moisture boost. This multitasking hydrator is also great for dry cuticles and dry spots like elbows.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, PEG-8, Saccharide Isomerate, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Sorbitol, Sucrose, Trehalose
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone
Pore Refining2
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
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.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →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 →Trisiloxane
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Trisiloxane →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Sucrose
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Sucrose
Learn more about Sucrose →Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Viscosity Controlling
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer →Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Urea →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
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract →
Dupes
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- Clinique Moisture Surge™ Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator68% match
- Clinique Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Jelly65% match
- Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Brightening Moisturizer65% match
- Clinique For Men™ Oil-Free Moisturizer65% match