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Summary
Highlights
A concentrated retinoid treatment, Clinique Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm instantly softens and plumps fine, dry lines and targets deeper ones over time too.
Benefits
- All Skin Types
- Instantly plumps fine, dry lines
- Helps visibly correct even the most stubborn lines, including forehead lines, frown lines (a.k.a. ''11'' lines), crow's feet, vertical lines around the lips, and smile lines
- Helps smooth the look of skin's texture
- Gentle enough to use morning and night
- Provides precise application in an easy-to-use stick format
Key Ingredients
- 1% advanced retinoid: The same retinoid used in the advanced Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Serum, formulated for high-performance and gentle enough to use twice a day. Helps accelerate skin's natural cell renewal to visibly reduce wrinkles.
- Hyaluronic acid: Delivers soothing hydration to help visibly smooth fine, dry lines
Features
- Dermatologist tested
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Allergy tested
- Fragrance free
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Apply to lines AM and PM.
Avoid getting in eyes and avoid direct contact with lips.
Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and the week after.
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Synthetic Beeswax, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, C10-18 Triglycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Silica, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Glyceryl Distearate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Mica.
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Questions
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- Q
What is the concentration of HPR? Is saw somewhere it was 1% but is that 1% granactive retinoid (0.1% HPR) or 1% HPR?
- Asked by RM
- Official Answer By Clinique USYour comments are important, and we want to connect you with the right team. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to our Consumer Care team at 866-707-2100 to share your concerns.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this also be applied anywhere on the body? Backs of Hands, etc?
- Asked by Jane
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe suggest applying to lines AM and PM. Avoid getting in eyes and avoid direct contact with lips. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and the week after. The Smart Clinical Repair AM PM Retinoid Balm has not been tested for use on the body.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you put this on your eyelids?
- Asked by Twittl
- Official Answer By Clinique USClinique Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm is not recommended for the eyelids, but a great choice for crow's feet, "11" lines between brows, as well as smile lines and vertical lip lines.Was this answer helpful to you
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What layer do you apply Before or after moisturizer or serum
- Asked by Bond
- Official Answer By Clinique USHello! We suggest that you apply Clinique Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm after serum. Follow with moisturizer.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this product Cruelty Free?? I have a feeling it is not, as all of Clinique's products are not. Such a shame because I'd really like to try this product. And, by the way, shame on YOU for not getting into the 21st Century with Cruelty Free products.
- Asked by Lynn
- Official Answer By Clinique USClinique has a strong belief that cosmetic animal testing is not necessary and should be eliminated worldwide. We do not test on animals and our company is helping to bring about change in countries where animal testing is conducted on cosmetics as required by law. Read more: https://bit.ly/animalcrueltyELCWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use the Smart Clinical Repair Overnight Recovery cream after using the balm?
- Asked by Karyn
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for reaching out! Correct, you certainly can. For optimal results, we highly suggest it.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
The retinol sources seem very weak and not enought has shown in terms lf efficacy for these sources. Wayyy to weak for my skin. But, could I use on my lips instead?
- Asked by L
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for reaching out. When using Clinique Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm, please avoid direct contact with lips. It's best used for forehead lines, frown lines (a.k.a. “11” lines), crow’s feet, vertical lines around the lips, and smile lines.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Refreshed Look
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm I received this Clinique Retinoid Balm from #Clinique and #Influenster, in return for my honest and unbiased review. It comes in this pretty metallic purple tube. The balm twists up like a lipstick, and is small enough to carry in your pocket or h...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Silky on my skin, easily glides on and sinks in
I applied AM/PM Retinol Balm every time I washed my face on the crows feet and between brows (frown and bunny lines….it's not as cute as it sounds). The stick is the size of a lip balm. It makes a perfect retinol for traveling. There was no scent, and I did not experience any reactions. The solid ...
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Love it
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I love this product. I take it with me everywhere. So convenient! It smooths lines temporarily, but lasts for hours
Dual-Action Retinoid Treatment for Day and Night!
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Clinique's Smart Clinical Repair™ AM/PM Retinoid Balm revolutionizes anti-aging care with a gentle yet potent formula suitable for daily use. The AM balm protects and preps skin with lightweight hydration and antioxidants, while the PM balm delivers concentrated retinoids to accelerate cell renewal and reduce wrinkles overnight. Both versions absorb instantly without irritation or dryness, making retinoids accessible even for sensitive skin. After consistent use, my skin appears firmer, smoother, and more even-toned. Ideal for anyone seeking professional-grade results with minimal effort!
Just starting to use
I need a little more time to use the product to determine the results.
Erased fine lines, but lasts less than 3 weeks
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This product is excellent. It immediately erases fine lines between my eyebrows, and on my forehead. I'm waiting to see if it helps deeper set wrinkles. I gave it only 4 stars because there is so little product. I can't get it to last even three weeks.
Works but stingy packaging
This Clinique retinoid balm works surprisingly quickly. I started to see improvement on my lines within a couple of weeks, especially on a vertical sleep line on my upper brow/forehead. I'm on my second tube, and about to buy a third. My big complaint is that the packaging forces you to dig out over a third (36 percent) of the included product with your pinkie or a Qtip. I measured my emptied tube and it holds 1.375 inches of product total but when it's fully twisted up, there's still .5 inches left inside! It's especially frustrating considering how pricey this is. I'll never not buy it on sale.
