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What can the product work for?
Does not work for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Lightweight cleansing balm quickly dissolves stubbon eye and face makeup, including those with sunscreen.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Clarifying Lotion 2 is a gentle exfoliating lotion developed by Clinique's dermatologists that de-flakes to reveal clearer skin. Smoothes the way for moisture. Ingredients
acetyl glucosamine
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation | |
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Size: 0.3417165061 Pounds
3-Step Skin Care Introduction Kit - Dry Combination Skin Type by Clinique for Unisex - 3 Pc Kit 1oz Liquid Facial Soap Mild, 1oz Clarifying Lotion # 2, 4.2oz Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion +
Price as of 9/16/2024 3:58 GMT.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
11.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana extract
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
acetyl glucosamine
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation
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
glycerin
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
11.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
hamamelis virginiana extract
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
alcohol denat.
7.9% -
11.8%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
glycerin
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Menthol, Acetyl glucosamine, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Sodium bicarbonate, Ci 15850, Ci 17200, Unknown, Ci 60730
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Test
- Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin
- ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM
- The effect of N-acetyl-glucosamine on stratum corneum desquamation and water content in human skin
- Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits
- Genomic expression changes induced by topical N-acetyl glucosamine in skin equivalent cultures in vitro
- Incorporation of D-(^H)glucosamine into normal and psoriatic epidermal glycoconjugates
- Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-acetyl glucosamine
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging