Moisture Surge™ Active Glow Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Clinique
Updated October 3, 2026
5% lactic acid serum for glow and light exfoliation; underrated under moisturizer.
What the community says
A lightweight lactic acid serum that goes on after essence and before moisturizer. People use it for a smoother, brighter look and as an easy layering step. Best if you want mild exfoliation without a heavy serum feel.
What this means for you
What people love
- 5% lactic acid — mild glow boost
- Layers cleanly before moisturizer
- Lightweight enough for under-makeup use
Watch out for
Product details
Key Ingredients
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 3 mentions across 3 threads
Clinique Moisture Surge™ Active Glow Serum on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“I especially love the 100-hr moisturizer and the glow serum.”
Positive
“My skin has looked the best it’s ever looked since I’ve started using them”
Positive
“Best dupes for Clinique Moisture Surge line?”
Positive
“Clinique moisture surge active glow serum-after my essence has soaked into my skin.”
Positive
“I apply the serum so far I like how it makes my skin feel and is a good base before I use my moisturizer.”
Positive
“I really like Clinique’s Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum which is 5% lactic acid.”
Positive
“I think it’s a super underrated product tbh.”
Positive
