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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum

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

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Haute Exigence Jour

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8.2

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Ceramidin Serum

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8.6

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Score comparison

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Clarins wins 1

Tied 2

Dr. Jart+ wins 2

41Clarins

7Shared

20Dr. Jart+

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

34 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Pentylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Cetearyl Glucoside Dimethicone+24 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Disodium Edta Propanediol

Only in Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum

13 unique

Water Niacinamide Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Hydrogenated Lecithin Panthenol+3 more

Why Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum comes out ahead

Where Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.1 compared to Clarins Haute Exigence Jour's 4.1. Its formula features Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 9.4 here versus 8.3 for Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum brings Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap 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 Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum 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 Serum 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 Serum?

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

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Serum 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 Serum?

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 Serum→

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