Jack Black and Clinique are two brands famous for exclusive, high-end products. Both are US based. Clinique is a world-famous brand. It’s known for women’s cosmetics, but they’ve introduced men’s cosmetics early on.
Jack Black was made as an exclusive man’s cosmetic line. Paradoxically, some women say to enjoy using Black Jack’s products. They rave about their quality.
It’s tough competition between the two as both have top-notch cosmetics. In this blog post, we will compare some of the basic shaving products and cleansers, so you can get a picture of both brands.
Ingredients
Jack Black is famous for its Pure Science formula, which means that they use only the best ingredients, mostly of natural origin.
The same goes for Clinique. They avoid using allergens or any other irritating or harmful substances.
Neither of them has exclusively vegan products. To find out, one needs to check a particular product.
Packaging
Clinique offers one size medium package. Jack Black typically has three options. The smallest one is convenient for travelers, and frequent flyers. Jack Blak’s extra-large packages are a great option for those men who simply don’t have time to go shopping so often.
Fragrance
Neither of the brands uses artificial fragrances or colorants. Products have no scent or they have a faint one.
Pricing
Both brands are quite expensive – being labeled as luxury cosmetics. The price range is more or less the same. Due to the extra large package options, Jack Black can turn out to be more convenient.
Jack Black vs Clinique Cleanser
Cleansers are a very important part of men’s daily routine. To keep skin fresh and clean, and also to prepare it for shaving.
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser is a 2-in-1 product, which is a face wash and a toner at the same time. It has ingredients like aloe and sage leaf that help hydrate and tone the skin.
This cleanser is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. You can expect that it lathers up nicely. It cleans the skin and hydrates it, thanks to the toner component it will keep your complexion in a good shape.
It covers most skin types. Only for oily skin with acne it probably won’t be strong enough.
It has a very subtle scent. Like any other Jack Black product, it’s free of artificial fragrances and colorants.
Clinique for man face wash is a great choice for dry skin. It’s very gentle and mild. Leaves the skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
Men who experience dry, sensitive skin will find relief with Clinique. That’s why they have faithful customers, even though they have to pay some dollars more.
The scent is neutral and it helps to soften the beard before shaving.
While Jack Black is also suitable for combo skin, Clinique has made a very gentle cleanser. This could mean that it won’t be effective enough in removing deep dirt, sunscreen lotion or other makeups you may put on your face.
Clinique has another heavier cleanser with charcoal, that is designed specifically for detoxication and deep-clean. A good option for oily skin types.
Jack Black vs Clinique Shaving Cream
The products we’ll compare here have quite different structures and formulas. Let’s dive in.
Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Shave is 3 in 1 formula. Works as a pre-shave oil, shave cream, and skin conditioner.
It’s rich in ingredients like macadamia nut oil, jojoba oil, glycerin, etc. Oils do a great job to soften and hydrate skin, even a tough beard. The risk of irritation is at a minimum with Beard Lube.
It makes a protective barrier and lubricates the skin. The main pro is that keeps the skin deeply moisturized while shaving.
The cons of these blend-in products are that you can’t have all. Jack Black’s Beard Lube doesn’t lather and it doesn’t go with an electric razor.
Clinique for men Cream Shave, on the other hand, offers a rich, lathering, classic cream. It’s a thick cream, not a “puffy type”. It’s pricey, true, but a little goes a long way thanks to the thickness of the formula.
Overall, it’s a great shaving cream for sensitive skin, and it’s hyppo-allegenic. Richness in lubricants makes shaving smooth and keeps the skin moisturized. This shaving cream will also be helpful to eliminate cuts and razor burns.
Jack Black vs Clinique After Shave
Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel smooths the skin, reducing post-shave cuts and razor burns.
Aloe Leaf Juice and Chamomile are known for calming down properties, while rosemary and sage fight bacteria and breakouts.
A combination of all-natural ingredients has a light scent that dissipates quickly. Like any other Jack Black product, it doesn’t have artificial fragrances and colorants.
The alcohol-free formula prevents drying out and leaves no residue.
Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel is also used to calm down sunburned skin. That’s a cool feature if you’re light-toned and sensitive to the sun. Aloe and Chamomile are powerful ingredients to combat discomfort and redness caused by the sun.
Clinique Post-Shave Soother is designed to heal minor cuts and prevent breakouts. It’s suitable for all skin types.
This product contains alcohol in small amounts, just enough to help disinfection. Over the last decade, alcohol got a bad reputation and some people strictly avoid this ingredient in cosmetics. Combined with aloe, a strong hydrating ingredient, it is a safe option.
People with sensitive skin report positive experiences with Clinique Post-Shave Soother. They reported that it has helped them with ingrown too.
Conclusion
Both brands have top products, suitable for all skin types. They are carefully formulated as hypo-allergenic, great for sensitive skin.
Jack Black tends to have multifunctional products, 2-in-1, and even 3-in-1. Their facial wash is exquisite because works as a toner and a cleanser at the same time. Their after-shave gel is being used not only as a post-shave but also to restore sunburnt skin. Plus for JB!
However, some of Jack Blak’s blend-in products are hit or miss. For example, some men just aren’t comfortable with non-leathering shaving cream. Jack Black Beard Lube is not the best fit for them.
Clinique has all-around good products for dry, easily-irritated skin. On the downside, they usually have one-size packages. Jack Black wins here as it fits all needs with three-size options.