CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides scores 8.9/9.8 vs CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid at 8.5/9.8. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
Score comparison
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIngredient Transparency
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
40 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
41 unique
Why INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides comes out ahead
Where INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.6 compared to CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid's 7.2. Its formula features Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Ceramide Np, and Niacinamide in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides brings Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Ceramide Np, and Niacinamide 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
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides 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 — Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides 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 INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides?
Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides 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 INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides 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 INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.