Clinique

Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm

$36
Paraben-Free
Sulfate-Free
Fragrance-Free
Silicone-Free
PEG-Free

This stick-format balm delivers Clinique's 1% advanced retinoid (hydroxypinacolone retinoate) in a cushiony, waterless base of shea butter, squalane and jojoba esters, so it's gentle enough for twice-daily use. Clinique's own testing found it visibly softened lines in as little as two weeks, and sodium hyaluronate in the formula helps offset any dryness. Glide it directly onto forehead lines, crow's feet, or lines around the mouth, just avoid the eyes and lips, and wear SPF during the day.

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What this product does

Benefits

Why it works

Ingredient Highlights

R Retinol Alternative Skin Conditioning A gentle retinoid that smooths texture and evens out skin tone. H Hyaluronic Acid Humectant A humectant that pulls moisture into the skin which helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, plumpen skin, and reduce dryness.

The full formula

Full Ingredient List

Glyceryl Triacetyl RicinoleateBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneSynthetic BeeswaxSqualane OilDiisostearyl MalateJojoba Esters (Beads)C10-18 TriglyceridesHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed WaxOryza Sativa (Rice) Bran WaxButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterSilicaMangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterHyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)Tocopherol (Vitamin E)Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilHydrogenated Castor Oil (Beads)Caprylyl GlycolHydroxypinacolone RetinoateGlyceryl DistearateDimethyl IsosorbideMica (CI 77019)