Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Substiane versus Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream .
Last updated on March 04, 2024. Published on April 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Substiane 37 ingredients
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream 49 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 😥
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
- Beeswax
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Copernicia Cerifera Wax
- Stearic Acid
- Polysorbate 60
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Polysorbate 20
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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La Roche-Posay Substiane 37 ingredients
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream 49 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay Substiane 37 ingredients
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream 49 ingredients
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Isocetyl Stearate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cera Alba • Beeswax • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Cera Microcristallina • Microcrystalline Wax • Paraffin • Sorbitan Tristearate • Dimethiconol • Isohexadecane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Arginine PCA • Serine • Disodium EDTA • Propylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Xanthan Gum • Polysorbate 80 • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Acrylates Copolymer • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Parfum
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract • Caffeine • Dimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Beeswax • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Peg-8 • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Acrylates/Va Copolymer • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Stearic Acid • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Carbomer • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 20 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Mica • CI 77891
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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 WaterLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream 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 GlycerinLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
La Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 6.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 12.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 StearateLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 14.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
La Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 16.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 HyaluronateLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 HydroxideLa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 EDTALa Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 28.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
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.
La Roche-Posay Substiane contains this as ingredient number 39.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
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La Roche-Posay Substiane 37 ingredients
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream 49 ingredients
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