Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3

Name: Clinique - Clarifying Lotion 3
Brand: Clinique

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Cleansing

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
benzophenone-4
glycerin
hamamelis virginiana extract
sodium hyaluronate
trehalose
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

66 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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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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WIMJ summary

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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WIMJ summary

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
salicylic acid	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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WIMJ summary

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
salicylic acid	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
salicylic acid
hamamelis virginiana extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	7.4% - 11.1%
salicylic acid 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%
hamamelis virginiana extract A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	2.6% - 3.9%
butylene glycol 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	1.8% - 2.7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	1.5% - 2.2%
trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin	1.1% - 1.7%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.9% - 1.35%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.55% - 1.25%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.5% - 1.2%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.4% - 0.9%
bht A preservative	0.35% - 0.8%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.65%
benzophenone-4 Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating	0.35% - 0.8%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
ci 60730	0.05% - 0.3%
ci 15850 A red colorant	0.05% - 0.15%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
ci 15510	0.01% - 0.05%
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