Clinique

smart: Age Defense Routine Skincare Set

Name: Clinique smart: Age Defense Routine Skincare Set
Brand: Clinique

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsHyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Peptides

OverallThis set from Clinique includes hyaluronic acid (hydrating), cholesterol (barrier-supporting) and peptides (firming) across its combined ingredient list. No fragrance is listed in its ingredients.

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Ingredient Analysis

55 of 56 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid Cholesterol Peptides

Full ingredient list (56) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Homosalate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Ethylhexyl Salicylate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Coco-caprylate/caprate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Polyester-8
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Sunscreen UV filters All skin types

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Butyloctyl Salicylate Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Acrylates Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Dextrin Palmitate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Lecithin Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
Biosaccharide Gum-1 Thickener & gel former All skin types
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Lauroyl Lysine Silky texture powder Generally gentle
7-dehydrocholesterol Skin-identical lipid Generally gentle
Whey Protein Lactis Protein Conditioning protein Generally gentle
Algae Extract Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
Plankton Extract Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
Sigesbeckia Orientalis (st. Paul's Wort) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
Saccharomyces Ferment Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Stearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Dehydroxanthan Gum Thickener & gel former All skin types
Dipropylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Acrylates/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
PPG-8-ceteth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
PEG-8 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
BHT Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
Potassium Sorbate Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 20 Jun 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Clinique smart: Age Defense Routine Skincare Set fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does Clinique smart: Age Defense Routine Skincare Set contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain stearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is Clinique smart: Age Defense Routine Skincare Set safe for fungal acne?

It contains 8 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (dextrin palmitate, peg-100 stearate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate); ferments (saccharomyces ferment); and 3 more. How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is Clinique smart: Age Defense Routine Skincare Set suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.