Clinique

For Men The Age Defense System

Name: Clinique For Men The Age Defense System
Brand: Clinique

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsSqualane, Peptides, Caffeine

OverallThis set from Clinique includes squalane (nourishing), peptides (firming) and caffeine (antioxidant) across its combined ingredient list. No fragrance is listed in its ingredients.

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Ingredient Analysis

35 of 35 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Squalane Peptides Caffeine

Full ingredient list (35) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Squalane Lightweight emollient Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Isostearyl Neopentanoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Butyrospermum Parkii (shea) Oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Polyethylene Texture & smoothing agents All skin types

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Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Cucumis Sativus (cucumber) Fruit Extract Soothing botanical Generally gentle
Hordeum Vulgare (barley) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Sigesbeckia Orientalis (st. Paul's Wort) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Whey Protein Lactis Protein Conditioning protein Generally gentle
Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Sucrose Humectant Generally gentle
Petrolatum Occlusive moisturiser Generally gentle
Sodium Polyacrylate Thickener & gel former All skin types
Acetyl Glucosamine Brightening & hydrating amino sugar Generally gentle
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Extract Emollient plant oil Generally gentle
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Texture & smoothing agents All skin types
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
PEG-8 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Potassium Sorbate Preservative All skin types
Phenoxyethanol 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 For Men The Age Defense System fragrance-free?

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

Does Clinique For Men The Age Defense System contain alcohol?

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

Is Clinique For Men The Age Defense System safe for fungal acne?

It contains 3 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate); plant oils & butters (butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil). 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 For Men The Age Defense System 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.