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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs Murad Renewing Eye Cream

Murad Renewing Eye Cream scores 8.5/9.8 vs Clarins Haute Exigence Jour at 8.2/9.8. Murad Renewing Eye Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Haute Exigence Jour

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8.2

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Renewing Eye Cream

eye-careluxury

8.5

Score comparison

Murad Renewing Eye Cream edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Clarins wins 0

Tied 2

Murad wins 3

42Clarins

12Shared

48Murad

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

30 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Cetearyl Alcohol Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Cetearyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Glucoside Steareth-21 Parfum/Fragrance Tromethamine Tocopheryl Acetate+20 more

Shared ingredients

12 in common

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Pentylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Dimethicone Phenoxyethanol Carbomer Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate+2 more

Only in Murad Renewing Eye Cream

36 unique

Water Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Jojoba Esters Boron Nitride Cetyl Alcohol Stearic Acid Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter Urea Yeast Amino Acids Trehalose+26 more

Why Murad Renewing Eye Cream comes out ahead

Where Murad Renewing Eye Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 4.7 compared to Clarins Haute Exigence Jour's 4.1. Its formula features Inositol, Taurine, and Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Renewing Eye Cream scores 9.8 here versus 9.5 for Clarins Haute Exigence Jour. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Murad Renewing Eye Cream brings Inositol, Taurine, and Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract 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

Murad Renewing Eye Cream 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

Murad Renewing Eye Cream comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.3 lead

Murad Renewing Eye Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is still a solid pick.

8.2Clarins

8.5Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or Murad Renewing Eye Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Renewing Eye Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and Murad Renewing Eye 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 Murad Renewing Eye 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: Murad Renewing Eye Cream→

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