🇦🇺Australia

Clinique vs Skintific

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Clinique and Skintific are established skincare labels offering dependable daily formulas. The American brand founded in 1968 features moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, and eye products powered by hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine, whereas Skintific provides thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens. The former suits sensitive and dry skin best, while the latter is ideal for oily and oily acne-prone skin. Both differ primarily in their core ingredient profiles and the specific skin types they target.

Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

en.wikipedia.orgelcompanies.combusinesswire.comglossy.co

This page compares some of the most popular Clinique and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Clinique vs Skintific products

People Say

CliniqueSkintific
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Sensitive skin care and gentle formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No strong scent — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • Good makeup base Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “perfect primer base — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
  • Hydration and plumping effects Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “glass skin look — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Luxurious texture and feel Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
    • “Skin feels squeaky clean — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Controls oil and shine Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “controls shine for 8 hours — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “oil control is good — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “keeps me matte — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • Insufficient hydration or dryness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “Made my skin super dry — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “cracks if not hydrated — Skintific MATE FIT”
  • High price and value issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “isinya sedikit — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “runs out very quickly — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Unpleasant or strong scent Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Smells like old oil — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Has a weird plastic-like smell — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”

Clinique vs Skintific routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$206.20 · 87% fitBuy Clinique routine · A$365.39 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Clinique vs Skintific routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$426.67 · 91% fitBuy Clinique routine · A$490.43 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clinique vs Skintific routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · A$370.15 · 89% fitBuy Clinique routine · A$469.78 · 72% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

Clinique or Skintific: which is better?

Clinique is better for sensitive skin care and hydration, while Skintific provides a Superior fit for oily acne-prone skin with better oil-controlling results.

What is the difference between Clinique and Skintific?

Clinique is founded in the United States and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., whereas Skintific is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd. Reviewers say that the products on this page help with sensitive skin care and hydration, while Skintific does better with lightweight texture and oil control.

Clinique or Skintific for dry skin?

Clinique and Skintific are both a High fit for dry skin on this page. Reviewers note that the products on this page help provide hydrating moisturizers.

Clinique or Skintific: which moisturizer is better?

Both Clinique and Skintific offer popular moisturizers, with Clinique fitting dry, sensitive, and oily skin best, while Skintific provides a Superior routine fit for oily and oily acne-prone skin. Clinique is often praised for its hydrating and lightweight formulas, though reviewers note a higher price point.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or Skintific?

Reviewers note that Skintific has high price and value issues, while reviewers mention a high price point for Clinique.

Clinique or Skintific for treating dark spots?

Skintific is a better fit for treating dark spots because the products on this page have a High routine fit for skin with dark spots, while Clinique has an Average fit.

Which brand has a better routine for combination skin?

Skintific has a better routine for combination skin, achieving a High routine fit level compared to Clinique's Average routine fit level.

Clinique or Skintific for oily skin?

For oily skin, Skintific has a Superior Lovi fit level, whereas Clinique is rated High. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for controlling oil and shine, and the products on this page list no fragrance.

Clinique or Skintific for sensitive skin?

Both Clinique and Skintific achieve a High routine fit level for sensitive skin based on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Clinique does better with sensitive skin care and gentle formulas.

Clinique or Skintific for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Skintific is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as High, whereas Clinique's routine fit is Average.

Clinique or Skintific for mature skin?

Skintific is a better fit for mature skin, achieving a High routine fit level compared to Clinique's Average level. Skintific also performs better overall in review themes for mature skin care.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play