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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.2/9.8 and Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
31 unique
10 in common
42 unique
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. Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer 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 indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is better if you have
Indy Beauty Arbutin & liquorice glow up moisturizer is better if you have
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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