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Clinique vs Eminence

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Clinique and Eminence are esteemed skincare lines providing thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, serums, and targeted treatments for diverse complexions. The American brand founded in 1968 utilizes hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to comfortably balance dry sensitive skin and oily skin. Meanwhile, the second line is widely beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and the pure botanical potency of its formulas that suit dry, sensitive, and combination skin types best. While both offer standout solutions for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ in their approach, as the first relies on scientifically formulated compounds and the second centers on organic botanical potency.

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

Popular Clinique vs Eminence products

People Say

CliniqueEminence
  • Skin hydration and plumping Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “buttery and great — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin and soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Lightweight and fast absorbing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
  • High price and value Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “spent a lot of money — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Unpleasant scent or strong fragrance 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+”
    • “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Insufficient moisture and hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “not moisturizing enough — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “feels quite dry when applied — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
  • Causes breakouts and irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “irritated my skin horribly — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Caused pimples — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “Cheeks burn — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”

Clinique vs Eminence moisturizers

Questions and answers

Clinique or Eminence: which is better?

Clinique is better suited for makeup compatibility, while both brands offer equally hydrating and soothing moisturizers for sensitive skin. However, reviewers note that Clinique may sometimes cause breakouts or lack sufficient moisture, and Eminence may cause a strong scent dislike.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Clinique and Eminence?

Clinique and Eminence both offer hydrating and soothing moisturizers, but Clinique features a wider variety of products on this page with a Lovi fit level of High for dry sensitive skin, oily skin, and mature skin. Clinique also provides better makeup compatibility and base, whereas Eminence is sometimes noted to cause breakouts and irritation.

Clinique or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

Clinique is a better choice for hydrating, oil-controlling, and smoothing moisturizers, while Eminence is well-liked for soothing options, though both brands share a high price point. Lovi rates the products on this page across various skin types, noting that Clinique offers options with Superior and High fit levels, such as the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream.

Which is more affordable, Clinique or Eminence?

Both Clinique and Eminence are equally matched on high price and value, as reviewers often note a high price point for the products on this page for each brand.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or Eminence?

Clinique does better than Eminence regarding breakouts, as Eminence has a review theme of causing breakouts and irritation while Clinique does not. Lovi rates several Clinique products with high fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as the for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer and Moisture Surge Overnight Mask.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, Clinique or Eminence?

Both Clinique and Eminence have fragrance-free products, as every single product listed on this page for both brands contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers better options for mature skin, Clinique or Eminence?

Clinique offers better options for mature skin, with Lovi rating its Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream as a Superior fit. Reviewers mention that Clinique products help provide hydration and smoothing benefits.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which brand provides products specifically tailored for oily acne-prone skin, Clinique or Eminence?

Clinique is a better fit for oily acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its Clarifying Do-Over Peel as Superior and its for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer as High for this skin type. Eminence also features Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer, which Lovi rates as High for oily acne-prone skin.

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

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