Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum versus Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum .
Published on March 13, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 28 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum 66 ingredients
Alcohol Free
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum 66 ingredients
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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum 66 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Methyl Trimethicone • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Glycerin • Silica • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Polysilicone-11 • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Salvia Sclarea Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Plankton Extract • Whey Protein • Sea Whip Extract • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Caffeine • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Glycine Soja Protein • Sodium Hyaluronate • Micrococcus Lysate • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Ergothioneine • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cholesterol • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Sodium Hydroxide • Lecithin • Carbomer • Peg-8 • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Isododecane • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polysilicone-11 • Butylene Glycol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Peg-6 • Citrus Grandis Peel Extract • Morus Nigra Root Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Algae Extract • Plankton Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Glycerin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Yeast Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Oligopeptide • Ergothioneine • Whey Protein • Polysorbate 20 • Micrococcus Lysate • Cholesterol • Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride • Salicylic Acid • Isohexadecane • Propylene Glycol Dicaprate • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Caffeine • Glycine Soja Protein • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Tromethamine • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Rna • Squalane • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg-8 • Lecithin • Hexylene Glycol • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Tin Oxide • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • CI 77891 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Calcium Chloride • Sea Whip Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 20Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 GlycerinClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlucosamineClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Sea Whip Extract.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 116.
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 CaffeineClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
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-8Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 HyaluronateClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is a form of peptide. It is created by blending peptides with palmitic acid. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Due to the palmitic acid base, it may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
This ingredients 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 Palmitoyl OligopeptideClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 PhosphateClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 51.
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 GlycolClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 AcetateClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
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 CholesterolClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 HydroxideClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 57.
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 LecithinClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.
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-8Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 EDTAClinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 59.
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 Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 60.
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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair Serum 66 ingredients
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