Clinique Clarifying Lotion Step 2 Morning and Evening Dry to Combination Skin
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAcetyl glucosamine, Glycerin + 3 moreStrong evidence
“Clarifying Lotion Step 2 Morning and Evening Dry to Combination Skin”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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
ExfoliationAcetyl glucosamineLimited evidence
“Clinique Clarifying Lotion Step 2 Morning and Evening Dry to Combination Skin 200ml is a gentle, non-drying exfoliator that removes dead skin cells to reveal a soft, glowing skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamineStrong evidence
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · Acetyl glucosamineStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: acetyl glucosamine
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 extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinHamamelis virginiana extract~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractMenthol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acetyl glucosamine~1.5–2.3%
- 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 glucosamineTrehalose~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.55–1.25%
- 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 glycolSodium bicarbonate~0.55–1.25%
Ci 15850~0.2–0.8%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.55%
Ci 60730~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
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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.
| CliniqueClarifying Lotion Step 2 Morning and Evening Dry to Combination SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderNutritious Super-Pomegranate Radient Energy Moisturiser Lotion Intense | Lab Series For MenAge Rescue Water-Charged Gel Cream | Lab Series Skincare for MenAge Rescue+ Water-Charged Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $30.42 | $54.73+$24.31 | $55.00+$24.58 | $55.00+$24.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Clinique - Clarifying Lotion Step 2 Morning and Evening Dry to Combination Skin" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Price
The product retails for 22.70£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefitsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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