Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly Moisturizer
Lower concern; typical gel moisturizer with no known PFAS risk.
Clinique's jelly moisturizer is a water-based gel with common cosmetic ingredients. No PFAS-related applications or disclosed concerns identified in this product type.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, glycerin, dimethicone, botanical extracts
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clinique Dramatically Moisturizer is made of, ingredients and materials
This moisturizer is a water and glycerin base with dimethicone (silicone) as an occlusive agent and botanical extracts for skin conditioning. Dimethicone is a high-molecular-weight silicone that sits on skin surface rather than penetrating; it is not absorbed systemically and has a long safety history in cosmetics. The water and glycerin core means minimal risk of volatile organic compounds or off-gassing typical of oil-based or cream formulations.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and botanical extract sensitivizers
Product contains unspecified botanical extracts and likely fragrance compounds typical of cosmetics. While not listed as a known allergen trigger on brand or regulatory record, fragrance and plant extracts are common contact sensitizers; individual reactions vary by skin type and pre-existing sensitivity.
1,4-dioxane contamination
1,4-dioxane is a manufacturing byproduct in some cosmetic emulsifiers and surfactants. This product's disclosed ingredients do not include known high-risk compounds, but full manufacturing process data is not public; risk is low for a simple gel formula but cannot be fully ruled out without direct testing.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde donors or formaldehyde releasers (such as imidazolidinyl urea or diazolidinyl urea) are listed in the disclosed ingredient set. Standard glycerin and water bases do not support mold or bacterial growth without additional preservatives, which Clinique has not disclosed on record for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Product contains no added pigments, colorants, or mineral powders that typically carry lead or cadmium risk. Water and glycerin supplied by qualified manufacturers in cosmetic-grade form are subject to purity standards, though third-party heavy metal testing results are not publicly available for this specific batch.
Source, FDA ↗Dimethicone accumulation on skin
Dimethicone is not absorbed and does not bioaccumulate in tissues. Buildup on skin surface may occur with daily use if product is not fully removed during cleansing, but this is a cosmetic concern rather than a toxicological hazard and is easily managed with thorough washing.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Clinique is owned by Estee Lauder and discloses full ingredient lists on packaging and online, meeting US FDA labeling requirements. The brand does not publish independent third-party testing or fragrance transparency reports beyond INCI naming. No major safety recalls or heavy metal contamination incidents are on record for this specific product line. Clinique markets this product as hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested but does not provide certificates of such claims.
How it compares in its category
Gel moisturizers with dimethicone and glycerin are mainstream category staples; this formulation is typical for prestige-market hydrating products. Alternatives such as CeraVe or Cetaphil offer similar ingredient profiles at lower price. Some natural and indie brands omit silicones and use plant oils instead, which carry higher oxidation and spoilage risk but no dimethicone-specific concerns. This product sits in the middle for ingredient complexity and ingredient disclosure transparency.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve botanical extract potency and prevent separation. Do not use on broken or severely irritated skin without patch testing first, as fragrance or botanical extracts may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or swelling occurs. Replace product if separated, discolored, or smells rancid; typical shelf life is 12-24 months after opening.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Clinique has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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