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Clinique
Moisture Surge™ Exfoliating Glow Cleanser
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 29.00 · 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
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Use once daily. Massage all over face, avoiding eye area. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid use on active breakouts.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 23 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Myristamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →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 →Sucrose
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Sucrose
Learn more about Sucrose →Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Lauramidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauramidopropyl Betaine →Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine →Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by fermentation of Lactobacillus.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate →
Dupes
- Clinique Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam72% match
- Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel70% match
- Clinique For Men™ Face Wash65% match
- Clinique For Men™ Charcoal Face Wash64% match
- Clinique All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap Mild for Dry Combination Skin Types64% match
- Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Foam64% match