The face moisturizer for a bare faced morning rush

Some mornings you have time for one step at the bathroom shelf, and it needs to be a moisturizer that does its job without fuss. This one is a cream gel with hyaluronic acid and aloe bioferment, made without oil and without fragrance, and the listing says it suits all skin types.

Moisture Surge 100H is a cream gel moisturizer from Clinique. The listing names hyaluronic acid and aloe bioferment as the hydrating pair, and says they help infuse skin with moisture and keep it in. Vitamins C and E are named in the title as well. The formula is oil free and 100 percent fragrance free, which is useful to know if scent in skincare bothers you.

The claims are specific. The listing says hydration soothes in 3 seconds and lasts 100 hours, and that 99 percent say skin feels deeply hydrated. The listing marks that figure with an asterisk, but the note behind the asterisk is not included, so the size of the survey and how it was run are not stated. How a cream gel feels on the skin is a matter of taste, and the listing does not describe texture beyond calling it lightweight.

On safety, the listing says it is allergy tested, dermatologist tested and safe for sensitive skin. It does not give a price, a full ingredient list or the size of the standard version. It is also sold in 1.7 fl oz, as a Moisture Surge Hydration and Glow Duo gift set, and as a 0.5 fl oz mini travel size. The mini is the one to look at if you want to try it before committing to the larger size.