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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream vs Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator: which is better?
One is a heavier barrier cream with broad dry-skin appeal; the other is a lighter hydrator that feels easier under makeup and less greasy.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator — 82 vs 69 nextscore
- More reviewed: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream — 555 vs 58 verdicts
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is better for barrier repair and drier, more sensitive skin; Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator is better for a lighter, makeup-friendly finish.
Choose CeraVe Moisturizing Cream if
- you want barrier support
- you have dry or sensitive skin
Choose Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator if
- you want a light gel feel
- you wear it under makeup
Clinique
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
See alternatives$0.51/ml · 50 ml
At a glance
| CeraVe Moisturizing Cream | Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator |
|---|---|
| — | $0.51/ml |
| 69 · 555 verdicts | 82 · 58 verdicts |
| Petrolatum, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid | — |
What Reddit says
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
What Reddit likes
- Ceramides plus petrolatum for serious barrier support
- Fragrance-free and boring enough for tret nights
- Huge tub goes far and lasts months
Watch out for
- Can absolutely clog pores or trigger cystic acne
- Feels heavy, greasy, and sits on skin
- Stings on compromised or rosacea-prone skin
Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
What Reddit likes
- Light gel texture, not greasy
- Absorbs fast under makeup
- Hydrates without feeling heavy
Watch out for
- Can feel too light for very dry skin
- Pills or clogs some faces
- Breakouts and stinging happen for some sensitive skin
Compare full ingredient lists · 6 in common
In both · 6
- Aqua / Water / Eau
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disodium EDTA
Only in CeraVe Moisturizing Cream · 18
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-20
- Petrolatum
- Potassium Phosphate
- Ceramide Np
- Ceramide Ap
- Ceramide Eop
- Carbomer
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Cholesterol
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Tocopherol
- Phytosphingosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Only in Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator · 36
- Butylene Glycol
- Trisiloxane
- Trehalose
- Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Silybum Marianum (Lady'S Thistle) Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
- Sorbitol
- Sodium Polyaspartate
- Caffeine
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sucrose
- Hydroxyethyl Urea
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Oleth-10
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Tromethamine
- Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
- PEG-8
- Hexylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- BHT
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Red 4 (CI 14700)
- Yellow 5 (CI 19140)