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Clinique
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 28.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Use twice a day, morning and night. Dispense 1 to 2 pumps onto fingertips. Spread serum all over clean face and neck, avoiding eye area. Follow with Clinique Smart™ Custom-Repair moisturizer. Daily sunscreen is imperative. Apply to face and neck in the A.M. after your moisturizer. Limit sun exposure while using and the week after. Do not use with other retinol products.
Caution
Daily sunscreen is imperative. Apply to face and neck in the A.M. after your moisturizer. Limit sun exposure while using and the week after. Do not use with other retinol products.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides3
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-6, PEG-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Glycerin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Squalane, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Firming3
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Squalane
Sun Protection2
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Glycerin, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Polysilicone-11
Film Forming
Polysilicone-11 is a silicone.
Learn more about Polysilicone-11 →Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →
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