Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Moisturizer
Lower concern cosmetic; no known PFAS-typical uses. Brand silent on PFAS.
Moisturizer formulated from typical skincare ingredients without water-repellent or stain-resistant treatments that typically require PFAS. Clinique has not disclosed PFAS policy for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, humectants, emollients, preservatives
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Clinique Moisture Surge Moisturizer is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based emulsion combining humectants (likely glycerin or hyaluronic acid) to draw moisture into skin, emollients (oils or silicones) to seal it in, and preservatives to prevent microbial growth. The 72H claim refers to humectant performance, not durability of the product itself. Emulsifiers hold water and oil together; none of these ingredient classes are inherently hazardous at cosmetic-use concentrations, though individual preservatives vary in irritation potential.
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
Product is not labeled fragrance-free; typical cosmetic fragrances contain mix of essential oils and synthetic compounds that trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in some users. Specific allergens not disclosed in standard ingredient lists.
1,4-dioxane contamination
Water-based emulsions can contain 1,4-dioxane as a processing byproduct in certain surfactants or emulsifiers, though concentrations are usually below regulatory concern thresholds. No specific test data for this product is on public record.
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 public record indicates this product uses formaldehyde or imidazolidinyl/diazolidinyl urea releasers. Modern Clinique formulations typically use paraben or phenoxyethanol systems, but full preservative identity is proprietary.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
This moisturizer is not a pigmented cosmetic (not a color product); heavy metal contamination is not a typical hazard class for unpigmented creams.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
This is a liquid/cream moisturizer, not a powder product; talc is not an ingredient class relevant to this formulation type.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Clinique is owned by Estée Lauder and routinely discloses ingredients on packaging and online. The brand complies with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU restrictions; no major recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this product line. Clinique does not voluntarily disclose PFAS absence or testing; their silence reflects typical industry practice rather than evasion.
How it compares in its category
Water-based moisturizers are among the lowest-hazard cosmetic formats; they avoid high concentrations of volatile solvents or powder minerals. This product sits in the mainstream prestige segment, similar in formulation strategy to CeraVe, Neutrogena, and Olay variants. Fragrance-free or lightly fragranced options carry lower sensitization risk than heavily scented creams.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent emulsion breakdown or preservative degradation. Do not mix with other products in the jar; use a clean applicator each time to avoid introducing bacteria. Replace within 12 months of opening or if the texture separates, smells sour, or shows discoloration. Discontinue if unexplained skin irritation develops.
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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