Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Anti Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationAcetyl glucosamine, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Gentle, liquid exfoliator powered by salicylic acid helps reduce the look of excess oil and shine, and mattify the look of skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Acetyl glucosamine: Encourages the natural production of hyaluronic acid in the skin, for long-lasting hydration and fine line reduction.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sucrose.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine
Anti-agingAcetyl glucosamine, Laminaria saccharina extractWorks well
“Acetyl glucosamine: Encourages the natural production of hyaluronic acid in the skin, for long-lasting hydration and fine line reduction.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains acetyl glucosamine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Acetyl glucosamine, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Pores, dullness and uneven texture, acne, and blemishes Formulation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.9–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Hamamelis virginiana water~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAlcohol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholNylon-12~2.1–3.1%
Salicylic acid~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidButylene glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAcetyl glucosamine~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosamineGlycerin~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLaminaria saccharina extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractCaffeine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSorbitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Sorbitol10-hydroxydecanoic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss from its surface
More about 10-hydroxydecanoic acidSilica~0.3–0.75%
Barium sulfate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseDisodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol, Nylon-12, Salicylic acid, Butylene glycol, Acetyl glucosamine, Glycerin, Laminaria saccharina extract, Caffeine, Sorbitol, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, Silica, Barium sulfate, Sucrose, Disodium edta, Benzalkonium chloride
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CliniqueAnti Blemish Solutions Clarifying LotionYOUR PRODUCT | BeautyStatUniversal Triple Action Daily Peel with Glucosamine & AHAs/BHAs | DarphinResurfacing Peel by Darphin | StriVectinMulti Action Clear Gentle Daily Brightening & Retexturizing Toner for Acne and Breakouts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 78% | 77% |
| Price | $26.00 | — | $34.90+$8.90 | $39.00+$13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactobionic Acid | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Clinique - Anti Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 29.26CA$ in Canada, from 30.60A$ up to 36.00A$ in Australia, from 18.50$ up to 26.00$ in the United States, from 18.50£ up to 23.99£ in the United Kingdom, for 210.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 46.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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- 6Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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