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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.2/9.8 and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
33 unique
9 in common
25 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. Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 9.5 here versus 7.9 for Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum. 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 summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum relies on Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Clarins Haute Exigence Jour is better if you have
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum is better if you have
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum comes in at premium pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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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