Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
- Anti-oxidation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Sun protection
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
"Clinique - Repairwear Laser Focus Line Smoothing Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 60.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Line Smoothing Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 helps plump skin, diminishing lines and wrinkles with collagen and elastin.
Source: Ulta
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: methicone, algae extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, linoleic acid, phytosphingosine
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Line Smoothing Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 helps plump skin, diminishing lines and wrinkles with collagen and elastin.
Source: Ulta
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, adenosine phosphate, creatine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin
Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
Is claimed to have anti-aging properties, but research about its effect in topical application is missing
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (creatine, decarboxy carnosine hcl) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
A likely irritant. Might have some anti-oxidant activity, but is mostly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Clinique Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Custom-Repair Moisturizer helps visibly smooth lines and wrinkles, brighten and strengthen skin's moisture barrier with smart hydration technology helps skin attract and retain moisture while brightening for a fresh, firm, radiant look.
Source: Ulta
This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
A more stable but less potent derivative of vitamin C. It can help neautralize free radicals and even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration (required levels are likely to be much higher than for pure vitamin C, and solid studies are lacking at the moment)
Sun protection
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 68/100.
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyethylene, Pentylene glycol, Silica, Citrus reticulata peel extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Algae extract, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Coffea robusta seed extract, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Betula alba bark extract, Creatine, Adenosine phosphate, Laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein, Linoleic acid, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Hydroxyproline, Olea europaea fruit extract, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Coleus barbatus root extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium dna, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Ethylhexyl stearate, Sorbitol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Phytosphingosine, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Disodium nadh, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates copolymer, Trehalose, Sodium rna, Cetyl alcohol, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Proline, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Behenyl alcohol, Methicone, Hexylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium hydroxide, Potassium sulfate, Glycine, Potassium sorbate, Aluminum hydroxide, Lecithin, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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