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Clinique vs Sudocrem

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

Clinique and Sudocrem are distinct skincare lines, with the American brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. offering thoughtful moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, and eye products containing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine, while Sudocrem is beloved for classic healing formulations and protective antiseptic creams. Both brands feature options suited for dry skin, though the former also suits oily skin through formulations that balance moisture and control oil effectively, and the latter additionally suits sensitive and irritated skin best. Furthermore, for targeted concerns, the former offers the Clarifying Do-Over Peel for acne-prone skin, the for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer for skin with dark spots, and the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream for mature skin, whereas the latter relies on time-tested ingredients to deliver gentle care and reliable relief, with its standout product being the Antiseptic Healing Cream, which is ideal for acne-prone skin.

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

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Questions and answers

Clinique or Sudocrem: which is better?

Clinique is better for most skin types, as Lovi rates the products on this page with higher fit levels for dry, oily, and combination skin compared to Sudocrem. Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and improve skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between Clinique and Sudocrem?

Clinique features a wide range of hydrating moisturizers, makeup removers, and cleansers that list no fragrance and rely on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, whereas Sudocrem offers only its Antiseptic Healing Cream. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Clinique or Sudocrem?

Sudocrem tends to be more affordable, whereas shoppers often mention that Clinique has a high price point. The products on this page for Clinique include a wide range of moisturizers, cleansers, and treatments, while Sudocrem is represented solely by its Antiseptic Healing Cream.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Clinique or Sudocrem?

Clinique causes fewer breakouts, as its products on this page are rated with fit levels ranging from Average to High for acne-prone skin, whereas Sudocrem's Antiseptic Healing Cream is rated with a Caution fit level for acne-prone skin.

When was Clinique founded compared to Sudocrem, and who owns each company?

Clinique was founded in 1968 and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., while Sudocrem was founded earlier in 1931 and has been owned by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. since 2016.

Which Clinique products are rated as Superior or High for mature skin?

For mature skin, Lovi rates the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream as Superior. Additionally, the products on this page including All About Eyes, Moisture Surge Overnight Mask, Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream, Clarifying Do-Over Peel, for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer, and Pep-Start Eye Cream are rated as High for mature skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013

Do any products from Clinique or Sudocrem contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page for both Clinique and Sudocrem lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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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