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Bioderma vs Clinique

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Bioderma and Clinique are renowned skincare brands offering thoughtful selections of moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, and cleansers. The French brand centers its high-tolerance formulations on nourishing glycerin to best suit sensitive and acne-prone skin, while the American brand incorporates hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine to best suit dry sensitive and oily skin. While both restore barrier function, they differ in their heritage, specific ingredient combinations, and targeted solutions for diverse skin needs.

Bioderma is a French skincare brand founded in 1977 and owned by Jean-Noël Thorel Foundation since 2018.

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

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

Popular Bioderma vs Clinique products

People Say

BiodermaClinique
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting my eyes — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “doesn't cause any irritation — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
    • “mildest face wash I've tried — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
  • Hydration and Moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “healed my dry skin — Bioderma Sébium Hydra”
    • “skin feels plump — Bioderma Atoderm Crème Ultra”
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “skin feels soft and smooth — Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask”
  • Texture and Absorption Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “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 instantly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
  • Makeup Base and Compatibility Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Foundation didn't settle into pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “Noticeable difference in size of pores — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
  • Cleansing and Makeup Removal Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Skin feels squeaky clean — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “squeaky clean — Clinique all about clean”
    • “melts every bit of make up and SPF off — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”
  • Exfoliation and Skin Smoothing Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “gentle enough for everyday — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “You will see the dirt with one wipe — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
  • Price and Value Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pricier than other brands — Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant”
    • “finished too quickly — Bioderma Hydrabio Serum”
    • “pricey for water — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Drying and Dehydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin looks like sandpaper — Bioderma Sébium Pore Refiner”
    • “It isn't a cleanser I can use every day... it can be very drying. — Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant”
    • “dried out my skin — Bioderma Sensibio H2O”
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • Residue and Finish Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “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+”
    • “requires a thorough follow-up — Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil”

Bioderma vs Clinique routines for dry skin

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Bioderma vs Clinique routines for oily skin

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Bioderma vs Clinique routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Bioderma or Clinique: which is better?

Bioderma is better for sensitive and acne-prone skin, achieving High Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types on the products on this page compared to Clinique. Reviewers note that Bioderma offers gentler, non-irritating formulas, while Clinique stands out for texture and absorption.

What is the difference between Bioderma and Clinique?

Bioderma and Clinique differ mainly in fragrance use, routine fits, and review themes, where Bioderma's products on this page list some fragrance options while every Clinique product lists no fragrance. Lovi rates Bioderma's routine fit as High for dry skin, whereas Clinique's routine fit for dry skin is Average. Clinique does better for texture and absorption, cleansing and makeup removal, and exfoliation and skin smoothing, while Bioderma does better for being gentle and non-irritating.

Bioderma or Clinique for dry skin?

Bioderma is a better fit for dry skin, achieving a High routine fit compared to Clinique's Average level. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers that help dry skin, though the products on this page sometimes note drying effects.

Bioderma or Clinique: which cleanser is better?

Bioderma cleansers earn a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, whereas Clinique cleansers on this page range from Low to High fit levels. Reviewers mention that Bioderma offers gentle, effective cleansers and makeup removers.

Which is more affordable, Bioderma or Clinique?

Bioderma does better on price and value according to the review themes on this page, while Clinique is often noted for having a high price point.

Do Bioderma and Clinique products contain fragrance?

Bioderma includes fragrance in some of the products on this page, while every Clinique product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for exfoliation and skin smoothing?

Clinique performs better for exfoliation and skin smoothing based on the products on this page. Lovi shows that Clinique has top-tier exfoliating options like the Clarifying Do-Over Peel, which helps smooth texture effectively.

What are the key ingredients found across Bioderma and Clinique products?

Glycerin is a key ingredient found across the products on this page for both Bioderma and Clinique. Bioderma also features golden seaweed, while Clinique includes hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and salicylic acid.

Bioderma or Clinique for oily skin?

Both Bioderma and Clinique are a High fit for oily skin. Lovi shows that Clinique lists no fragrance across the products on this page, while Bioderma includes fragrance in some of its formulas.

Bioderma or Clinique: which moisturizer is better?

Bioderma offers soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers that are generally well-rated, while Clinique is known for lightweight and fast-absorbing options. Lovi rates Bioderma's routine fit for dry skin as High and Clinique's as Average.

Bioderma or Clinique for sensitive skin?

Lovi shows that Bioderma has a High routine fit for sensitive skin, while Clinique has an Average fit. Bioderma is known for gentle and non-irritating formulas, whereas every product on Clinique's page lists no fragrance.

Bioderma or Clinique for acne-prone skin?

Bioderma is a better fit than Clinique for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its routine as High compared to Clinique's Average. Bioderma features soothing and barrier-repairing moisturizers along with gentle cleansers that help manage 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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