5
Shared Ingredients
Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 vs Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40
Comparing Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 versus Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40 — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
Product 1
Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20
vs
Product 2
Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40
24
Unique to Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20
66
Unique to Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40 scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 5 ingredients in common. Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 has 24 unique ingredients while Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40 has 66.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
4 rated
31%
Safe
26 rated
76%
Irritant
21 rated
Based on 26 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
21 rated
96%
Safe
48 rated
14%
Irritant
42 rated
Based on 48 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (5)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20
ParfumCSIRBenzyl SalicylateCSIRButylphenyl MethylpropionalCSIRBenzophenone-3CSIRLimoneneCSIRHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeCSIRLinaloolCSIRAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCSIRGeraniolCSIRCoumarinCSIRPropylene GlycolCSIRCitralCSIRIsoeugenolCSIRMethyl 2-OctynoateCSIRBenzyl AlcoholCSIRAcrylates/Octylacrylamide CopolymerCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersCSIRCi 60730CSIRCi 42090CSIRCi 19140CSIRCi 17200CSIRCi 42053CSIROxybenzoneCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40
DimethiconeCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRGlycerinCSIRDisodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole TetrasulfonateCSIRPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidCSIRPropanediolCSIRTriethanolamineCSIRTrisiloxaneCSIRCetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 DimethiconeCSIRNiacinamideCSIRDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractCSIRVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractCSIRBrassica Oleracea Gemmifera ExtractCSIRVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractCSIRBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractCSIRSpinacia Oleracea Leaf ExtractCSIRPlankton ExtractCSIRBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractCSIRErgothioneineCSIRLactobacillus FermentCSIRCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCSIRCreatineCSIRAdenosine PhosphateCSIRAcetyl Carnitine HclCSIRMicrococcus LysateCSIRLaminaria Saccharina ExtractCSIR7-DehydrocholesterolCSIRBiosaccharide Gum-4CSIRHypnea Musciformis ExtractCSIRAlbizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractCSIRSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractCSIRGelidiella Acerosa ExtractCSIRCaffeineCSIRSodium RnaCSIRPropylene Glycol DicaprateCSIRArabidopsis Thaliana ExtractCSIROryza Sativa Bran ExtractCSIRSea Whip ExtractCSIRYeast ExtractCSIRFaexCSIRHordeum Vulgare ExtractCSIRHelianthus Annuus SeedcakeCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRDimethiconol arginineCSIRPolyethyleneCSIRTrehaloseCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRCitric AcidCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCapryloyl GlycineCSIRPhytic AcidCSIRLecithinCSIRTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRMicaCSIRTitanium DioxideCSIRCi 77891CSIRNeo Heliopan APCSIREnsulizoleCSIRCarrot root extractCSIRKale extractCSIRSilk tree bark extractCSIRRice bran extractCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clinique Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 better than Clinique Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40 for sensitive skin?
By comparing Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 and Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40 side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 or Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 and Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 and Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40 share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Superdefense Daily Defense Moisturizer Very Dry To Dry Combination by Clinique for Unisex SPF 20 or Superdefense Moisturizer Gel SPF 40.
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