Clinique

Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum

Name: Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum
Brand: Clinique

Available in 30ml, 50ml

Quick Summary

Best forAll skin types

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsLactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine

OverallClinique's Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum is a serum whose standout ingredients are lactic acid (exfoliating), hyaluronic acid (hydrating) and caffeine (antioxidant). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day. Clinique says it suits all skin types.

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Ingredient Analysis

33 of 34 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Lactic Acid Hyaluronic Acid Caffeine

Full ingredient list (34) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Octyldodecyl Myristate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
PPG-24-Glycereth-24 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Hydrogenated Lecithin Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle

Show the other 24 ingredients

Glycereth-26 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Polysorbate 80 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Soothing & hydrating botanical Generally gentle
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Sodium Polyaspartate Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Trehalose Humectant & protectant Generally gentle
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Glycyrrhetinic Acid Soothing & brightening botanical Generally gentle
Sucrose Humectant Generally gentle
Laureth-7 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Polyacrylamide Thickener & gel former All skin types
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Vitamin C derivative & brightening Generally gentle
BHT Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Potassium Sorbate Preservative All skin types
Mica Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Mineral colourant Generally gentle

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 20 Jun 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. Clinique also describes it as fragrance-free.

Does Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum safe for fungal acne?

It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (octyldodecyl myristate); polysorbates (polysorbate 80). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.