Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Smooths, Restores, Corrects
Works for
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Arabidopsis thaliana extract + 4 moreWorks well
“Powerhouse de-aging serum gives skin a second chance against lines, wrinkles and sun damage.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, arabidopsis thaliana extract, palmitoyl oligopeptide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Palmitoyl oligopeptide + 20 moreWorks well
“Rejuvenating formula smooths skin’s texture and helps plump skin so expression lines are visibly reduced.”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl oligopeptide
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl glucosamine, Glycine soja protein + 1 moreWorks well
“Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness and Uneven TextureFormulation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja protein.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Salvia sclarea extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMethyl trimethicone~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a silky product finish and dissolve other ingredients
More about Methyl trimethiconeVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerPolysorbate 20~2.1–2.6%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSilica~1.6–1.9%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeMethyl gluceth-20~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Polysilicone-11~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Sigesbeckia orientalis extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
More about Sigesbeckia orientalis extractSalvia sclarea extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Salvia sclarea extractAcetyl glucosamine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosaminePlankton extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractWhey protein~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Whey proteinSea whip extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sea whip extractArabidopsis thaliana extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might be helpful in repairing sun damage but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Arabidopsis thaliana extractCaffeine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineAcetyl hexapeptide-8~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Glycine soja protein~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMicrococcus lysate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysatePalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptideErgothioneine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineAminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphateCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCholesterol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPeg-8~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Xanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Methyl trimethicone, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Glycerin, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Methyl gluceth-20, Polysilicone-11, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Salvia sclarea extract, Acetyl glucosamine, Plankton extract, Whey protein, Sea whip extract, Arabidopsis thaliana extract, Caffeine, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Glycine soja protein, Sodium hyaluronate, Micrococcus lysate, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Ergothioneine, Aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Sodium hydroxide, Lecithin, Carbomer, Peg-8, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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| CliniqueRepairwear Laser Focus Smooths, Restores, CorrectsYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderRe-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Brilliance Serum | Lab Series Skincare for MenMax LS Power V Lifting Serum | Tom FordResearch Serum Concentrate | |
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| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | — | $259.49 | — | $18.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 16 | 7 of 16 | 8 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Salicylic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Clinique - Repairwear Laser Focus Smooths, Restores, Corrects" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Clinique - Repairwear Laser Focus Smooths, Restores, Corrects ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl glucosamine, acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and glycine soja protein) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Cholesterol, dimethicone, glycine soja protein, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.30% - 0.60% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
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 from 82.00$ up to 199.66$ in the United States and for 41.90£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Purified Pland Extractskalidees.com
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- 6Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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