Review: Clinique Moisturizers

MOISTURE SURGE EXTENDED THIRST RELIEF GEL

I have always been a big fan of Clinique's Moisture Surge and their concept of dermatologist-created skincare.

As Hong Kong's is very humid, hot and stuffy in the summer, My skin gets really oily. Clinique's Moisture Surge is my go to product for the summer, a totally life saver. It's light and does its job. However it's just not quite enough for the winter therefore I purchased the intense version hoping it would satisfy my skin.

Texture: pink peachy gel

Price: 49.5 USD

Volume: 2.5 oz

Rating: 4/5

PROS:                                                                    CONS:

    -Unscented                                                         -not rich enough for the winter

    -light

    -absorbs quickly

MOISTURE SURGE INTENSE SKIN FORTIFYING HYDRATOR

While I loved the moisture surge gel, the extended thirst was a disappointment.  Knowing that it was a richer creme that contains more nutrients, I used it as a night cream. Yet it was too heavy, even using the tiniest amount possible to spread over the entire face, it made my face feel greasy and shiny. There was also an unpleasant, plastic scent to it which I disliked very much. However I do see this product suitable for someone with extremely dry skin, or where it is very cold and dry in the winter but definitely not suitable for places in Asia like Hong Kong.

Texture: White Creme

Price: 49.5 USD

Volume: 2.5 oz

Rating: 2/5

PROS:                                                                    CONS:                                                                    

    -very rich                                                            -unpleasant scent

                                                                                  -caused slight break out

                                                                                  -only suitable for night cream

DERMA WHITE BRIGHTENING MOISTURE GEL CREAM

As my mother was purchasing their new chubby sticks, I decided to try their Derma White moisturizer.  It was richer moisturizer than the moisture surge and it brightens and evens out your skin tone. I have been using it daily day and night for the past month weeks now. 

Texture: Creme-gel

Price: 49.5 USD

Volume: 2.5 oz

Rating: 3.8/5

PROS:

    -unscented

    -light but not as light as the moisture surge

    -I did see a light difference interms of brightening my skin

    -can be used as day and night creme

    -absorbs quickly

CONS: 

    -not rich enough for those one or two colder/dryer days (I had to use a light serum in     

      addition)

    -not suitable for places with colder winters

Left to Right: Moisture surge intense skin, Moisture surge extended, Derma white