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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.7/9.8 vs Clarins Haute Exigence Jour at 8.2/9.8. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule wins for active ingredients.

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Haute Exigence Jour

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8.2

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Innisfree

Retinol Cica Ampoule

serumbudget

8.7

Score comparison

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Clarins wins 0

Tied 3

Innisfree wins 2

41Clarins

11Shared

24Innisfree

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

30 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Cetearyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Cetearyl Glucoside Dimethicone Phenoxyethanol Ascorbyl Glucoside+20 more

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Tromethamine Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Disodium Edta Tocopherol+1 more

Only in Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule

13 unique

Water 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Hydrogenated Lecithin Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Retinol Allantoin Adenosine Panthenol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate+3 more

Why Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule comes out ahead

Where Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to Clarins Haute Exigence Jour's 4.1. Its formula features Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Clarins Haute Exigence Jour. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol 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

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule 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

Value comparison

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule comes in at budget pricing with a 8.7 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.5 lead

Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is still a solid pick.

8.2Clarins

8.7Innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?

Based on ingredient analysis, Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule 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 Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?

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: Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule→

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