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Clinique vs Weleda

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

Clinique and Weleda are established skincare brands known for offering thoughtful ranges of moisturizers, serums, and meticulously crafted formulas that incorporate hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine. The American brand suits dry sensitive skin and oily skin best, while the Swiss brand suits sensitive skin best because of its gentle botanical bases. Ultimately, both differ as the former relies on a harmonious blend of active ingredients, whereas the latter emphasizes rich, natural formulations.

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

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Weleda is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1921 and owned by Weleda AG.

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

Popular Clinique vs Weleda products

Clinique vs Weleda moisturizers

Questions and answers

Clinique or Weleda: which is better?

Clinique is better for a wider variety of skin types because Lovi rates many of its products as High or Superior for specific needs, whereas Weleda has a much smaller selection. Additionally, every Clinique product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between Clinique and Weleda?

Clinique offers a wide range of fragrance-free products on this page with varying Lovi fit levels for different skin types, whereas Weleda features only two moisturizers, both containing fragrance. Reviewers often mention Clinique's high price point and hydrating formulas, while key ingredients across Clinique's products include hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

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Clinique or Weleda: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, Clinique offers a wide range with High or Average Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, featuring fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. In contrast, Weleda features products like Skin Food that include fragrance, and Lovi rates its fit for dry and dry sensitive skin as High, but gives lower ratings for other skin types.

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Which is more affordable, Clinique or Weleda?

Reviewers note that Clinique has a high price point, whereas Weleda offers lower-cost options on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or Weleda?

Clinique may cause fewer breakouts than Weleda for some users, as the products on this page list no fragrance and include oil-controlling options, whereas Weleda products contain fragrance which can irritate blemish-prone skin.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products according to the ingredient lists?

Clinique offers fragrance-free products, as every product on the page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Clinique and Weleda?

Clinique was founded in the United States in 1968, while Weleda was founded earlier in Switzerland in 1921.

What are the key ingredients shared across Clinique's product line?

Clinique features several key ingredients across the products on this page, including hyaluronic acid, glycerin, caffeine, and salicylic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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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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