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CLINIQUE Clinique For Men Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Oil-Free Moisturizer

This is a straightforward daily moisturizer designed for men that also includes SPF 21. It aims to hydrate and protect the skin, making it a convenient two-in-one product for a morning routine.

Sephora price

$42.00

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Sephora reviews

4.4 / 5

About 69 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

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Glass take

4.4 / 5 overall fit

A solid daily moisturizer with SPF for men, offering hydration and sun protection without irritation.

CLINIQUE Clinique For Men Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Oil-Free Moisturizer

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A dual-purpose moisturizer for all skin types. This dual-purpose moisturizer provides essential hydration plus SPF 21 daily UV sunscreen protection. Applied after shaving, it hydrates and soothes skin while improving its overall condition. Allergy-tested, 100 percent fragrance-free, and always formulated for maximum results—without irritation.

Apply morning and evening, after using the appropriate Scruffing Lotion.

Smooth on clean, exfoliated skin wherever it feels dry.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A reliable option for men seeking basic hydration and sun protection in one step. It's a good choice for those who prefer a simple routine and don't need advanced anti-aging or treatment benefits. However, the SPF 21 is on the lower side for optimal sun protection.

Convenience

Many users appreciate the simplicity of a moisturizer and sunscreen in one bottle, saving time in their morning routine.

Gentle Formula

The fragrance-free and allergy-tested nature of the product is a significant plus for those with sensitive skin.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Men seeking a simple daily moisturizer with SPF
Normal to dry skin types
Post-shave hydration

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You need a higher SPF (30 or above)
You are looking for targeted anti-aging ingredients
You have very oily skin and prefer a lighter, oil-free formula

Routine Fit

Where this fits in your routine

Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and any targeted treatments (like a serum), and before any heavier creams or makeup. It's designed to be the last step in your morning skincare routine before sun exposure.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Dual-purpose (moisturizer + SPF)
Fragrance-free and allergy-tested
Hydrates and soothes skin

Where it starts to feel redundant

Low SPF (21)
Limited active ingredients for treatment
May not be suitable for very oily skin

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning Routine

This product is best used in the morning as the final step of your skincare routine to provide hydration and sun protection throughout the day.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.4/ 5 overall

A solid daily moisturizer with SPF for men, offering hydration and sun protection without irritation.

Hydration

4.2 / 5

Provides good moisture for normal to dry skin types.

SPF Protection

4.1 / 5

Offers adequate daily SPF 21 protection.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water (Aqua Purificata) Purified

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Badness

2.0 / 10

Absorbs UVB rays. It's a common sunscreen ingredient but can be photounstable.

Usually helps with

Sun Protection

Watch for

Potential for photostability issues when used alone.

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Badness

2.0 / 10

Absorbs UVB rays. It's often used in combination with other filters to broaden UV protection.

Usually helps with

Sun Protection

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Emollient

Dimethicone

Badness

1.0 / 10

A silicone that creates a smooth feel and can form a protective barrier on the skin.

Usually helps with

Smoothing, Barrier Support

Watch for

Some prefer to avoid silicones, though they are generally considered safe and non-irritating.

UV Filter

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Badness

3.0 / 10

Absorbs UVA rays. It's a stable and effective UVA filter.

Usually helps with

Sun Protection

Watch for

Can be photounstable in certain formulations, but generally well-tolerated.

Emollient

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to moisturize the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience

Watch for

None

UV Filter

Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone)

Badness

4.0 / 10

Absorbs both UVA and UVB rays. It's a common sunscreen ingredient, but there are some environmental and health concerns associated with it.

Usually helps with

Broad Spectrum Sun Protection

Watch for

Potential for skin sensitivity and endocrine disruption concerns; some prefer to avoid it.

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, acting as an emollient and thickener.

Usually helps with

Softening, Thickening

Watch for

None

Absorbent

Silica

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to absorb excess oil and can provide a matte finish.

Usually helps with

Oil Control

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Peg-100 Stearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water components in the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Lactobacillus Ferment

Badness

1.0 / 10

A probiotic ingredient that can help support the skin's natural barrier and microbiome.

Usually helps with

Barrier Support

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants and can help soothe the skin.

Usually helps with

Soothing

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Algae Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Known for its hydrating and antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Hydration, Antioxidant

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Provides soothing and calming benefits to the skin.

Usually helps with

Soothing

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake

Badness

0.0 / 10

Contains fatty acids and antioxidants that help nourish and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Nourishing

Watch for

None

Emollient

Cholesterol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A skin-identical lipid that helps to reinforce the skin's barrier.

Usually helps with

Barrier Support

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Cetearyl Glucoside

Badness

0.0 / 10

A gentle emulsifier derived from plant sugars, helping to stabilize the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

None

Emollient

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A lightweight emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

Emollience

Watch for

None

Skin Conditioning Agent

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria)

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing

Watch for

None

Emollient

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and helps to spread the product evenly.

Usually helps with

Emollience

Watch for

None

Solvent

Hexylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to dissolve ingredients and can also act as a humectant.

Usually helps with

Solvency, Hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Improves skin hydration and can act as a preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Viscosity Increasing Agent

Polyethylene

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Emollient

Stearyl Alcohol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin.

Usually helps with

Softening

Watch for

None

Absorbent

Zeolite

Badness

0.0 / 10

Can help absorb excess oil.

Usually helps with

Oil Absorption

Watch for

None

Buffering Agent

Sodium Citrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to adjust the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

pH Balance

Watch for

None

Solvent

Isododecane

Badness

1.0 / 10

A volatile solvent that evaporates quickly, leaving a light feel.

Usually helps with

Light Texture

Watch for

None

Antifoaming Agent

Simethicone

Badness

0.0 / 10

Prevents foaming during manufacturing and can help improve texture.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Film Former

Pvp

Badness

2.0 / 10

Can help form a film on the skin, providing a smooth finish.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A modified form of lecithin that helps to stabilize emulsions.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Oleth-10

Badness

2.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

Can be derived from ethoxylated sources.

Emulsifier

Laureth-4

Badness

2.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

Can be derived from ethoxylated sources.

Emulsifier

Laureth-23

Badness

2.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

Can be derived from ethoxylated sources.

Buffering Agent

Tromethamine

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to adjust and maintain the pH of the product.

Usually helps with

pH Balance

Watch for

None

Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

0.0 / 10

A gelling agent used to thicken the formula.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Chelating Agent

Disodium Edta

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

Formula Stability

Watch for

Can enhance penetration of other ingredients.

Preservative

Chlorphenesin

Badness

2.0 / 10

Helps to prevent microbial growth in the product.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent bacterial contamination.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some.

Colorant

Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a yellow color to the product.

Usually helps with

Color

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Colorant

Yellow 6 (Ci 15985)

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a yellow-orange color to the product.

Usually helps with

Color

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Colorant

Red 33 (Ci 17200)

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a red color to the product.

Usually helps with

Color

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this moisturizer suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, Clinique products are allergy-tested and fragrance-free, making them generally suitable for sensitive skin.

What is the SPF level of this moisturizer?

This moisturizer provides SPF 21 broad-spectrum sun protection.

Can I use this moisturizer at night?

While it can be used at night, it's primarily designed for morning use due to the SPF component.

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