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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour vs RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 vs Clarins Haute Exigence Jour at 8.2/9.8. RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM wins for active ingredients.

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Haute Exigence Jour

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8.2

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RETINOL

RETINOL SKIN CREAM

moisturiser

8.5

Score comparison

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Clarins wins 1

Tied 2

RETINOL wins 2

41Clarins

10Shared

54RETINOL

Only in Clarins Haute Exigence Jour

31 unique

Aqua/Water/Eau Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Pentylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Cetearyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Glucoside Steareth-21+21 more

Shared ingredients

10 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Dimethicone Phenoxyethanol Carbomer Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Disodium Edta Tocopherol Propanediol

Only in RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

44 unique

Mineral Oil Isopropyl Palmitate Sodium Pca Arginine Aspartic Acid Pca Glycine Alanine Royal Jelly Extract Serine+34 more

Why RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM comes out ahead

Where RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.3 compared to Clarins Haute Exigence Jour's 4.1. Its formula features Arginine, Royal Jelly Extract, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 9.0 here versus 7.5 for RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM brings Arginine, Royal Jelly Extract, 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

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN 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

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.3 lead

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is still a solid pick.

8.2Clarins

8.5RETINOL

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Clarins Haute Exigence Jour or RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

Based on ingredient analysis, RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Clarins Haute Exigence Jour and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN 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 RETINOL RETINOL SKIN 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: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM→

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