Intense Hydration. Active Glow. Your Skin’s Moisture Surge.

Clinique Moisture Surge Active Glow Hydrating Face Serum is the targeted, high-performance hydration serum from Clinique’s beloved Moisture Surge franchise — a concentrated, fast-absorbing serum formulated to deliver an immediate, intense surge of hydration deep into the skin while simultaneously activating the skin’s natural glow mechanisms for a visibly radiant, luminous complexion that looks genuinely healthy and lit from within. Building on the iconic moisturisation technology of the Moisture Surge cream range — one of Clinique’s most beloved and globally bestselling hydration franchises — the Active Glow Serum takes the franchise’s signature deep-hydration performance and elevates it with a serum format and a luminosity-activating formula that delivers the concentrated, skin-penetrating hydration that only a serum can achieve, paired with brightening and glow-enhancing actives that transform the appearance of dull, dehydrated skin into a visibly radiant, healthy-looking complexion. Dermatologist-developed to the Clinique standard of allergy-tested, fragrance-free, and ophthalmologist-tested formulation safety. A dry skin saviour in serum form.

Key Benefits

• Delivers an intense, immediate surge of deep hydration that quenches dehydrated skin and replenishes the skin’s moisture reserves for plumper, softer, more comfortable skin from the first application
• Activates the skin’s natural radiance mechanisms to visibly brighten and illuminate a dull, tired complexion — creating the lit-from-within glow that genuinely hydrated, healthy skin naturally has
• Serum format penetrates more deeply and quickly than cream moisturisers — delivering hydration actives to the deeper skin layers where lasting moisture benefits actually occur
• Visibly improves skin texture and smoothness with consistent daily use — plumping fine lines caused by dehydration and restoring the supple, bouncy skin feel of well-hydrated skin
• Lightweight, fast-absorbing formula layers seamlessly under moisturiser and SPF without pilling, heaviness, or interference with subsequent skincare or makeup steps
• Allergy-tested, fragrance-free, and dermatologist-developed to Clinique’s exacting formulation standards

Suggested Use

Use morning and evening after cleansing and toning, before your moisturiser and SPF. Apply to slightly damp skin — the presence of moisture on the skin’s surface enhances the serum’s humectant actives’ ability to draw and bind water into the skin. Dispense 2–3 drops of the serum onto fingertips and warm slightly between the palms before pressing gently onto the face, starting at the centre and working outward toward the hairline and jaw. Use pressing and patting motions rather than rubbing to encourage absorption without dragging the skin. Pay particular attention to areas of the face that tend toward dryness or dehydration — the cheeks, around the mouth, and the forehead. Allow to absorb for 30–60 seconds before applying moisturiser. For an enhanced hydration boost on particularly dry or dehydrated skin: layer a second application of the serum before moisturiser, or mix a drop of the serum into your moisturiser before applying.

Key Features

• Moisture Surge Technology — Deep, Lasting Hydration: The Clinique Moisture Surge franchise is built around a proprietary hydration technology that combines multiple humectant and moisture-binding actives in a precisely calibrated formula designed to deliver both immediate surface hydration and lasting deep-layer moisture replenishment — addressing the two distinct dimensions of skin dehydration simultaneously. Surface hydration creates the immediate plumping, softening, and comfort that dehydrated skin craves within minutes of application, while deep-layer moisture replenishment builds the skin’s internal water reserves over time, improving the skin’s ability to retain moisture independently and reducing the frequency and intensity of dehydration episodes with consistent use
• Active Glow Technology — Hydration-Powered Radiance: The “Active Glow” designation in this serum’s name reflects a meaningful formulation distinction — the inclusion of luminosity-activating actives that work alongside the Moisture Surge hydration technology to address the most visible consequence of skin dehydration: dullness. Dehydrated skin looks flat, grey, and lifeless because the skin’s natural light-reflective surface is compromised when moisture levels are depleted — the micro-texture of the skin becomes rougher and more irregular, scattering light diffusely rather than reflecting it smoothly. By restoring deep hydration while simultaneously activating the skin’s natural glow mechanisms, the Active Glow Serum addresses both the underlying cause of dehydration dullness and its visible surface manifestation — creating a radiance that is genuinely driven by improved skin health rather than simply a surface shimmer effect
• Serum Format — Concentrated Hydration Where It Counts: The serum format of the Moisture Surge Active Glow is not merely a format preference — it represents a meaningful clinical advantage over cream-format hydrators for deep-layer moisture delivery. Serums are formulated with smaller molecular weight actives and delivery systems that penetrate more quickly and deeply through the skin’s barrier than the heavier emollient matrices of cream moisturisers, reaching the deeper epidermal layers where lasting hydration benefits occur. By delivering the Moisture Surge hydration actives in a serum format, Clinique maximises the depth and efficiency of hydration delivery — making the Active Glow Serum a significantly more targeted and concentrated hydration treatment than a standard moisturiser alone
• Clinique — Dermatologist-Developed for All Skin Types: Every Clinique product — including the Moisture Surge Active Glow Serum — is developed with dermatologist input and tested to the brand’s rigorous allergy-tested and fragrance-free formulation standards that have defined Clinique’s identity since the brand’s founding in 1968. These standards ensure that the serum is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin, and can be used daily without accumulating irritation or compromising skin health — the clinical foundation that makes Clinique the most trusted dermatologist-recommended skincare brand