Clinique

Smart Night Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment Retinol

Name: Clinique Smart Night Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment Retinol
Brand: Clinique

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Retinol, Hydroxyethyl Urea

OverallThis Clinique treatment features niacinamide (barrier-supporting), retinol (anti-ageing) and hydroxyethyl urea (hydrating). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains a retinoid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

48 of 49 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Retinol Hydroxyethyl Urea

Full ingredient list (49) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Phenyl Trimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Algae Extract Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle

Show the other 39 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Hydroxyethyl Urea Humectant Generally gentle
Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Retinol Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
Caffeine Antioxidant & de-puffing Generally gentle
Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Squalane Lightweight emollient Generally gentle
Trehalose Humectant & protectant Generally gentle
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Linoleic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Sorbitol Humectant Generally gentle
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Behenyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Triacetin Solvent & humectant Generally gentle
Polyquaternium-51 Thickener & gel former All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
BHT Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Sodium Metabisulfite pH adjuster All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative 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 Smart Night Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment Retinol fragrance-free?

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

Does Clinique Smart Night Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment Retinol contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.

Is Clinique Smart Night Clinical MD Multi-Dimensional Repair Treatment Retinol safe for fungal acne?

It contains 6 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (linoleic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (caprylic, peg-100 stearate); plant oils & butters (mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, coffea arabica (coffee) seed oil); and 1 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.