Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ is the brand's wrinkle-correcting serum, and they position it as their most advanced anti-ageing formula. Two actives carry it at stated strengths — an advanced retinoid at 1% and peptides at 9.5% — and the aim is lines that look softer, skin that looks firmer, and more radiance. Dermatologist developed and tested.

Concern	Anti-ageing — lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness
Key actives	1% advanced retinoid · 9.5% peptides · hyaluronic acid
Skin types	Oily · combination oily · dry combination · very dry to dry
Testing	Dermatologist developed and tested · allergy tested · safe for sensitive skin
Fragrance	100% fragrance free

What it actually does

• Works on the appearance of wrinkles. Clinique's claim is that wrinkles look reduced and lines are visibly repaired — an appearance claim, which is how serums should honestly be described.
• Firms and lifts visually. The brand lists visible lifting, smoothing and firming among the results, alongside a boost in radiance.
• Uses a retinoid at a declared strength. 1% advanced retinoid is the active doing the renewal work, which is unusual to see stated so plainly.
• Pairs peptides with hydration. Peptides at 9.5% sit alongside hyaluronic acid in what Clinique calls a dermal-active formula, so support and water-binding happen in one step.
• Brand study result. Clinique reports that 100% showed visibly reduced lines and wrinkles in their testing. That is the brand's own study, and individual results vary.
• Built with sensitive skin in mind. Allergy tested, fragrance free and stated as safe for sensitive skin — which matters a lot in a retinoid product.

How to use

1. Apply to clean skin. Serum goes on after cleansing, before heavier creams.
2. Use a small amount. A few drops is enough for the whole face — retinoid formulas do not reward over-application.
3. Follow with moisturiser. Seal it in, and in the morning finish with SPF. Daily sunscreen is standard practice with any retinoid.
4. Build up slowly if you are new to retinoids. Start a few nights a week and work upward as your skin settles.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is it strong enough to irritate sensitive skin?

Clinique states the serum is safe for sensitive skin and allergy tested, and it contains no fragrance. It still contains a 1% advanced retinoid, so easing in gradually is the sensible approach.

Will it feel heavy on oily skin?

The listed skin types run from very dry through to oily, so it is not formulated only for dry skin. As a serum it goes under your moisturiser rather than replacing it.

What does the hyaluronic acid add?

It is part of the same dermal-active formula and brings the hydration side. In a retinoid serum that pairing is useful, because well-hydrated skin tolerates renewal actives better.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stock on hand ships at the shorter end of that window.

How do I pay, and what if it arrives damaged?

Payment is by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. If the bottle arrives defective, damaged or expired, report it within 1 day of delivery; approved refunds go to your original payment method within 15–30 days. Those are the only cases we can take back.