Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer versus Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme .
Published on April 17, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Night Moisturizer
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 80 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
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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
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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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 80 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 80 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Petrolatum • Glycerin • Hexyldecyl Stearate • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycereth-26 • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Centaurium Erythraea Extract • Algae Extract • Micrococcus Lysate • Glycine Soja Protein • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Yeast Extract • Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Caffeine • Biotin • Ergothioneine • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Soy Amino Acids • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter • Tocopheryl Acetate • Whey Protein • Cetearyl Glucoside • Isohexadecane • Caprylyl Glycol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Acetyl Glucosamine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Myristyl Alcohol • Tromethamine • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Citric Acid • Hexylene Glycol • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Calcium Chloride • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Polysorbate 60 • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Propanediol • Squalane • Sorbitan Stearate • Cetyl Palmitate • Tridecyl Stearate • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract • Hydrolyzed Rice Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride • Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Artemia Extract • Cholesterol • Algae Extract • Linoleic Acid • Dimethiconol • Isohexadecane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Lauryl Alcohol • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Trehalose • Sucrose • Ergothioneine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Acetyl Glucosamine • Ethylhexylglycerin • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Caffeine • Palmitic Acid • Sodium PCA • Stearic Acid • Urea • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Cetyl Alcohol • Myristyl Alcohol • Polyquaternium-51 • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 80 • Sodium Benzoate • Fumaric Acid • Cyclodextrin • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 42090 • CI 19140
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 50.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 52.
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant.
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 59.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 36.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 37.
Myristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid and insoluble in water.
As an emollient, it hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
Learn more about Myristyl AlcoholClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 62.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 66.
We don't have a description for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.
Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 58.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 64.
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 Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 41.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 38.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateClinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 67.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 45.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 71.
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 Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme contains this as ingredient number 73.
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Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 80 ingredients
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Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 80 ingredients
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Clinique Smart Night™ Custom-Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients
Estée Lauder NightWear Plus Moisturizer Anti-Oxidant Night Detox Creme 80 ingredients
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