CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid vs Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream scores 8.8/9.8 vs CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid at 8.5/9.8. Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
Score comparison
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
CLINIQUE WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
19% overlapOnly in CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
38 unique
Shared ingredients
9 in common
Only in Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream
28 unique
Why Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream comes out ahead
Where Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 3.2 compared to CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid's 7.2. Its formula features Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream brings Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 as actives, while cLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid relies on Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid 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
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Ascorbyl Glucoside does the heavy lifting
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream 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
Value comparison
At luxury pricing with a score of 8.5, CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid is a decent pick. Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream sits at the mid-range level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid or Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream?
Based on ingredient analysis, Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid and Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel 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 CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid and Dieux Air Angel Peptide Plumping Gel Cream?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.