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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs Clarins Haute Exigence Jour at 8.2/9.8. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream wins for active ingredients.

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8.2

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Dr. Jart+

Ceramidin Cream

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8.6

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Score comparison

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Clarins wins 0

Tied 2

Dr. Jart+ wins 3

41Clarins

11Shared

26Dr. Jart+

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

30 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Pentylene Glycol Peg-100 Stearate Cetearyl Glucoside Phenoxyethanol Ascorbyl Glucoside Steareth-21 Parfum/Fragrance+20 more

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Dimethicone Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Disodium Edta+1 more

Only in Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

15 unique

Water Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Hydrogenated Lecithin+5 more

Why Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream comes out ahead

Where Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.4 compared to Clarins Haute Exigence Jour's 4.1. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream scores 9.8 here versus 9.4 for Clarins Haute Exigence Jour. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while clarins Haute Exigence Jour relies on Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 8.6 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

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Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is still a solid pick.

8.2Clarins

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8.6Dr. Jart+

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour→Full analysis: Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream→

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