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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.2/9.8 and Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores 8.4/9.8 — 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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Kate Somerville

DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

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8.4

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Score comparison

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

Clarins wins 1

Tied 3

9.0

Clarins

Kate Somerville

Ingredient face-off

20% overlap

41Clarins

8Shared

41Kate Somerville

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

33 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Pentylene Glycol Peg-100 Stearate Cetearyl Glucoside Dimethicone Phenoxyethanol Ascorbyl Glucoside Steareth-21+23 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Carbomer Tocopherol Citric Acid Propanediol

Only in Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

33 unique

Aqua/Water/ Eau Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Xylitylglucoside Betaine Phospholipids Linoleic Acid Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop+23 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two cleansers 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. Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 9.4 here versus 9.1 for Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop 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

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser 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

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

8.4Kate Somerville

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser?

Based on ingredient analysis, Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser 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 Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser?

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: Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser→

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