Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream versus Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum .
Published on August 14, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 19 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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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Serum
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream 44 ingredients
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream 44 ingredients
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream 44 ingredients
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Octapeptide-3 • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Algae Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Whey Protein • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caffeine • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Cetearyl Glucoside • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isohexadecane • Petrolatum • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycereth-26 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Tromethamine • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Peg-8 • Polysorbate 20 • Hexylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Carbomer • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Sorbitan Oleate • Cetyl Alcohol • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
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
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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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Whey Protein.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polymethacrylate.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 41.
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream 44 ingredients
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus™ Smooths, Restores, Corrects Face Serum 41 ingredients
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream 44 ingredients
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