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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Environ Moisturiser

Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.2/9.8 and Environ Moisturiser scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Haute Exigence Jour

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8.2

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Environ

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moisturiser

8.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

Clarins wins 1

Tied 3

41Clarins

12Shared

33Environ

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

29 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Cetearyl Glucoside Dimethicone Ascorbyl Glucoside Steareth-21 Parfum/Fragrance Tromethamine+19 more

Shared ingredients

12 in common

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Pentylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Tocopheryl Acetate Ethylhexylglycerin Butylene Glycol Disodium Edta+2 more

Only in Environ Moisturiser

21 unique

Aqua (Water)Polysorbate 40 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate Ethylhexyl Palmitate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Saccharide Isomerate Lanolin Glyceryl Stearate Se Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil+11 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Environ Moisturiser 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.

Clarins Haute Exigence Jour brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Tocopherol as actives, while environ Moisturiser relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, 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

Environ Moisturiser is better if you have

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

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.2Clarins

8.0Environ

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or Environ Moisturiser?

Based on ingredient analysis, Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Environ Moisturiser 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 Environ Moisturiser?

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: Environ Moisturiser→

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