🇨🇦Canada

Clinique vs Aēsop

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

Clinique and Aēsop are two skincare lines known for their distinct approaches to daily care, with the American brand featuring hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine, while the latter relies on botanical and scientifically validated ingredients. The first suits dry sensitive skin and oily skin best, whereas the second accommodates balanced, combination, and sensitive skin. While both offer targeted solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ fundamentally as their carefully crafted compositions work harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience.

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 Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Clinique vs Aēsop products

People Say

CliniqueAēsop
  • Effective hydration Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Fragrance-free and gentle formula Often MentionedNot noted
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “gentle enough for everyday — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “No strong scent — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
  • Controls oil Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “keeps me matte — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • Effective cleansing Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaves my face feeling soft after cleansing. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
    • “squeaky clean — Clinique all about clean”
  • Good under makeup Often MentionedNot noted
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “perfect primer base — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • High price point Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Sticky or greasy finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to rinse off — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “feels sticky to the touch — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “Left an oily film on my T-zone — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Pump and dispensing issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pump dispenses too much — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “pump broke — Clinique all about clean”
    • “The downside is the pump. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Smells like old oil — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Has a weird plastic-like smell — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “smells like plastic — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Tricky application and makeup pilling Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Clinique or Aēsop: which is better?

Clinique is better for lightweight, fragrance-free hydration and good performance under makeup, whereas Aēsop stands out for deeper hydration, oil control, and effective cleansing. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Clinique and Aēsop?

Clinique is known for lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas as well as effective makeup bases, whereas Aēsop stands out for providing deep hydration and better oil control. Additionally, reviewers note that Clinique has a fragrance-free and gentle formula, while Aēsop is praised for its luxurious and refreshing scents.

Clinique or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Aēsop provides better-rated cleansers on this page, as its Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser achieves an Average Lovi fit across acne-prone, combination, and oily skin types, whereas Clinique's cleansers show mostly Low or Warning fit levels for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or Aēsop?

Both Clinique and Aēsop feature a high price point among the products on this page according to reviewers, so neither brand stands out as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or Aēsop?

Reviewers note that Clinique sometimes causes breakouts, while Aēsop reviewers do not report this issue.

Between Clinique and Aēsop, which brand offers a better serum for skin with dark spots?

Between Clinique and Aēsop, Aēsop offers a better serum for skin with dark spots, as the Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum achieves a High Lovi fit level for this skin concern. Clinique's serums on this page generally achieve an Average Lovi fit level for skin with dark spots.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Clinique and Aēsop compare?

Clinique was founded in 1968 in the United States and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., whereas Aēsop was founded in 1987 and has been owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2023.

Which brand has more fragrance-free options according to the product ingredient lists?

Clinique has more fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Aesop has only four products listed on the page.

Clinique or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, Aēsop does better for deep hydration and non-greasy balancing, while Clinique stands out for lightweight and fast-absorbing formulas. Reviewers mostly mention Aēsop for deep hydration and Clinique for lightweight, fast-absorbing options.

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