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Clinique
Happy™ Body Cream
A body lotion, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 51.00 · 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
How to use
Apply body cream to body skin. For long-lasting scent, use with Clinique Happy Body Wash and Clinique Happy perfume spray.
What's inside
Ingredients List
25 trigger at least one check · 13 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
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
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 Eczema17
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Anethole, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Terpineol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
May Worsen Rosacea16
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Anethole, Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Fragrance, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Terpineol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Diethylhexyl Succinate
Film Forming, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) succinate
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Succinate →PEG-40 Stearate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Stearate →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 →Stearamide Amp
Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Stearamide Amp isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearamide Amp →Glycol Stearate
Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Glycol Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol Stearate →
Dupes
- Clinique Aromatics Elixir™ Body Smoother72% match
- Mamaearth Rose Body Lotion with Rose Water and Milk For Deep Hydration60% match