CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores 9.7/9.8 vs CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid at 8.5/9.8. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid wins for hydration.
Head to head
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
Score comparison
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
CLINIQUE WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
11% overlapOnly in CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
42 unique
Only in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
37 unique
Why INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid comes out ahead
Where INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.3 compared to CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid's 9.8. With Propanediol, Mannitol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores 9.8 here versus 7.2 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 Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid brings Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, and Ascorbic Acid 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 Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate does the heavy lifting
- 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. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid sits at the premium level with a 9.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid or INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid?
Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid 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 Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid 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 Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.