Clinique
Clinique For Men Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Moisturizer
A lightweight, oil-free, fragrance-free daily moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 21 and barley, sunflower and cucumber extracts.
- Barley, sunflower and cucumber extracts
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
Label answers before you buy
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Is Clinique For Men Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Moisturizer fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is Clinique For Men Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Moisturizer suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
Is the cetearyl alcohol in this formula drying?
No. Cetearyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol are fatty alcohols that soften and thicken a formula. They aren't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 16 of the 31 products in Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers with a recorded ingredient list.
- At 100 ml, it's tied for the largest size among the 8 products in Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers with a recorded size.
What it is
Clinique For Men Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Moisturizer is a lightweight, oil-free daily moisturizer with sun protection. Clinique lists it for all skin types.
Key ingredients
- Barley, sunflower and cucumber extracts: The blend Clinique highlights. The page doesn’t explain their roles.
The product page doesn’t name the sunscreen actives or percentages, and they aren’t in our recorded list. Check the Drug Facts on the box.
How to use
Apply every morning after cleansing, shaving and exfoliating.
Who should be careful
Clinique sells it as fragrance free and allergy tested. SPF 21 is below the SPF 30 the American Academy of Dermatology recommends, so pair it with a higher-SPF sunscreen for long days outdoors.
What the brand claims
Clinique says it’s fast-absorbing and gives lightweight hydration with UVA and UVB protection. The page gives no clinical figures.
Sources
- https://www.clinique.com/products/clinique-for-men-broad-spectrum-spf-21-moisturizer (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Sunscreens & SPF Moisturizers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clinique |
| Size | 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) |
| SPF | Broad spectrum SPF 21 |
| Key ingredients | Barley, sunflower and cucumber extracts |
| Free from | Fragrance, oil, parabens, phthalates |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | No scent or sensitivity flags recorded |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Peg-100 Stearate, Silica, Hordeum Vulgare (barley) Extract Extrait D'orge, Algae Extract, Cucumis Sativus (cucumber) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seedcake, Cholesterol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearyl Alcohol, Zeolite, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tridecyl Stearate, Isododecane, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, Pvp, Oleth-10, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Yellow 5 (ci 19140), Yellow 6 (ci 15985), Red 33 (ci 17200) No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Is SPF 21 enough for daily use?
Dermatologists generally recommend SPF 30 or higher, so use a stronger sunscreen for extended time outside.
Is it oil free?
Yes, according to Clinique.