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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum versus Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum .

Published on May 27, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 33 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.

Learn more about Methyl Trimethicone

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Polysorbate 20

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.

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Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Liked

Methyl Gluceth-20 is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin.

It is created by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Antiseborrhoeic, Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

We don't have a description for Salvia Sclarea Extract.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.

Acetyl Glucosamine helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals, molecules that may damage skin cells.

When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Whey Protein.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.

Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Glycine Soja Protein comes from the soybean. It is an emulsifer and helps to condition skin. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oils.

Learn more about Glycine Soja Oil.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Micrococcus Lysate.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate (AAP) is a form of Vitamin C. AAP was made as a more stable alternative to Ascorbic Acid by combining Ascorbic Acid (pure Vitamin C) with 3-aminoproply dehydrogen phosphate.

As a type of Vitamin C, it has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin cells.

AAP has been shown to help reduce signs of hyperigmentation and age-spots.

AAP is water soluble.

Vitamin C can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

Learn more about Cholesterol

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

Learn more about Lecithin

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.

This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.

It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.

Learn more about Peg-8

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

Clinique Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.

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34% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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