CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid vs Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid scores 8.5/9.8 vs Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging at 8.2/9.8. CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid wins for hydration.
Head to head
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging
Score comparison
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
CLINIQUE WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
CLINIQUE WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
14% overlapOnly in CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
40 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging
42 unique
Why CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid comes out ahead
Where CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging's 7.9. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid scores 7.2 here versus 5.5 for Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract as actives, while sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging relies on Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Nelumbo Nucifera Flower 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
Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging 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
Value comparison
At luxury pricing with a score of 8.5, CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid delivers strong value. Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging sits at the premium level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid or Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging?
Based on ingredient analysis, CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid 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 Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging 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 Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.