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Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator vs The Dewy Skin Cream

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator edges out Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream, 7.6 to 7.2. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.6Good
7.2Good
Results30% of score
7.8
7.7
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.2
7.0
Texture & experience15% of score
8.5
8.4
Value20% of score
6.9
5.5
Community love15% of score
8.0
7.6
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$48.00/ 1.7 oz / 50 mlPrestige
$74.00/ 1.7 fl oz / 50 mlPrestige
Price per ounceLowest wins
$28.39 / oz
$43.77 / oz
What it does
  • Hydrating
  • Long-lasting moisture
  • Plumping
  • Dullness
  • Plumping
  • Fine lines
  • Hydrating
  • Dullness
Made for
All skin types, Sensitive skin
Dry skin, Combination skin, Mature skin
Format
Gel-cream
Cream
Texture
Lightweight, refreshing oil-free gel-cream that the brand says absorbs in 3 seconds
Rich cream scooped with an included gold spoon; reviewers describe it melting in without stickiness
Fragrance-free
Yes
No — contains fragrance
Claims
Fragrance-free, Dermatologist-tested, Paraben-free
Dermatologist-tested, Non-comedogenic, Cruelty-free (brand-stated), Paraben-free
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Normal, combination or oily skin wanting light hydration
  • • A quick-absorbing moisturizer under makeup
  • • Sensitive skin that needs a fragrance-free gel-cream
  • • Dry or combination-to-dry skin wanting a dewy finish
  • • Makeup prep for a glowy base
  • • Shoppers who value a luxury texture and ritual
Strengths
  • Fast-absorbing, refreshing oil-free gel-cream
  • Fragrance-free, allergy-tested and non-acnegenic per Clinique
  • Hyaluronic acid in two molecular weights plus aloe bioferment
  • Rich texture that melts in and leaves a dewy glow
  • Works well as makeup prep, per press reviewers
  • Hyaluronic acid, squalane and glycerin for hydration
Watch-outs
  • Light gel-cream with no barrier lipids, so very dry skin may need more
  • Contains silicones and Red 4 and Yellow 5 dyes
  • Contains fragrance plus citral, limonene and linalool
  • Expensive per milliliter

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator or The Dewy Skin Cream?

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator edges out Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream, 7.6 to 7.2. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel.

Which is better value?

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator works out to about $28.39 / oz and Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream to about $43.77 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.