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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.2/9.8 and Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream scores 8.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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8.2

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Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

Clarins wins 2

Tied 2

41Clarins

7Shared

19Holika Holika

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

34 unique

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

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate

Only in Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

12 unique

Water Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate 2-Hexanediol Panthenol+2 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.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.5 here versus 7.8 for Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream. 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 holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. 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

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide 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

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.

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

8.2Holika Holika

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream?

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 Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide 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 Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide 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: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream→

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