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Clinique vs NEOCUTIS

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

Clinique and NEOCUTIS are skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to complexion care through targeted moisturizers and serums. The American company founded in 1968 utilizes hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine to suit dry and oily skin best, while the Swiss line established in 2003 relies on deeply restorative properties to favor mature, dry, and stressed skin. Ultimately, the former brand balances moisture and controls oil effectively, whereas the latter delivers gentle care to help restore natural radiance.

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

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NEOCUTIS is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

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

Popular Clinique vs NEOCUTIS products

Questions and answers

Clinique or NEOCUTIS: which is better?

Clinique is better suited for broad skincare routines as the products on this page fit dry, oily, and combination skin best. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and reduce signs of aging.

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What is the difference between Clinique and NEOCUTIS?

Clinique features a large range of products suited for dry, oily, and combination skin, while NEOCUTIS offers a smaller selection with high fits for mature, dry, and sensitive skin. Both brands formulate their products on this page without fragrance.

Clinique or NEOCUTIS: which moisturizer is better?

Clinique features a wide range of moisturizers like Moisture Surge with a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin and DDM+ for dry skin, whereas NEOCUTIS offers lumière, which has an Average fit for dry and mature skin. Reviewers often note that Clinique's moisturizers are hydrating and fast-absorbing.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clinique or NEOCUTIS?

The products on this page for Clinique have reviewers noting a high price point, while affordability details for NEOCUTIS are not available on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or NEOCUTIS?

Clinique features products on this page that sometimes note causing breakouts as a drawback according to reviewers, while NEOCUTIS has no such reports listed. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient in Clinique products, helps improve overall skin quality and hydration.

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When was each brand founded and which companies own them?

Clinique was founded in 1968 in the United States and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. NEOCUTIS was founded in 2003 in Switzerland and has been owned by Merz Holding GmbH & Co. KG since 2013.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between Clinique's Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream and NEOCUTIS's Bio Serum Firm?

Clinique's Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, and NEOCUTIS's Bio Serum Firm also has a High Lovi fit level for dry skin.

Do products from Clinique and NEOCUTIS contain fragrance?

Every product on the Clinique and NEOCUTIS pages lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Shoppers can expect fragrance-free formulas across both brands.

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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