Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3
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WORKS FOR
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Cleansing
KEY INGREDIENTS
- salicylic acid
- benzophenone-4
- glycerin
- +3 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
FULFILLED
66
/100

IRRITANCY
HIGH
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What does the product description say? "cleanse with Facial Soap , exfoliate with Clarifying Lotion , moisturize with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ or oil-free Gel ."
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This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
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What does the product description say? "Keep your skin clean and clear with the Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 ."
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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.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
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What does the product description say? "Its exfoliating ingredients will help control excess oil production whilst its ability to free the skin from stubborn surface flakes will aid the moisturisation process."
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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.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
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IRRITANCY
HIGH
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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alcohol denat. | ||
salicylic acid | ||
hamamelis virginiana extract |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
| 7.4% - 11.1% |
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)
| 1.6% - 2.3% |
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Scientific Sources
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- 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
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care