Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides — Efficacy 3.4/5.0, Safety 4.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides

MoisturizerWrinkles and fine lines
Efficacy
Basic
3.4 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Peptide-packed moisturizer with solid hydration but mediocre wrinkle correction due to low concentrations and weak actives. Efficacy score of 3.4 reflects multiple peptides (Matrixyl 3000 duo, Argireline) present but likely under 1% total as they're mid-to-late list, no encapsulation or synergies like C+E+Ferulic; Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate is stable but inferior to pure ascorbic acid; jar-compatible but no pH issues in cream base; safety 4.8 as fragrance-free, no alcohol, minimal irritants.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Sodium HyaluronateButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterGlycerinTocopheryl AcetateAcetyl Glucosamine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
What Each Ingredient Does
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Signaling peptide for collagen
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Neuropeptide reduces expression lines
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Reduces inflammation boosts firmness
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Self-assembly peptide for structure
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrates plumps skin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Barrier repair emollient
Glycerin
Humectant draws moisture
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Stable Vitamin C derivative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin E antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Brightens exfoliates mildly
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water\Aqua\Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sucrose, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) Extract, Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Linoleic Acid, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Polybutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-8, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, ILN50528.

Frequently Asked

Is Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides worth it?

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides scores 3.4 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Peptide-packed moisturizer with solid hydration but mediocre wrinkle correction due to low concentrations and weak actives. Efficacy score of 3.4 reflects multiple peptides (Matrixyl 3000 duo, Argireline) present but lik

What are the key active ingredients in Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides?

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides. It scores 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Rich Cream with Peptides scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-24. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.