Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Developed as part of a three-step skincare routine, the Clinique Deco Clarifying Lotion 2 is used after cleansing to help prepare the skin for moisturiser.”
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
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Deco Clarifying Lotion 2”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~6.9–10.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAcetyl glucosamine~1.3–2%
- 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~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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~0.3–0.7%
Ci 15850~0.05–0.3%
Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ci 60730~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana extract, 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.
| CliniqueDeco Clarifying Lotion 2YOUR PRODUCT | Estée LauderNutritious Super-Pomegranate Radient Energy Moisturiser Lotion Intense | DHCCoQ10 Lotion | Lab Series For MenAge Rescue Water-Charged Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 51% |
| Price | $27.76 | $54.73+$26.97 | $7.70−$20.06 | $55.00+$27.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Palmitoyl Oligopeptide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Clinique - Deco Clarifying Lotion 2" can work well for skin moisturization.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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 21.00£ 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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