Clinique Acne Solutions™ Clarifying Lotion vs Minimalist Vitamin B12 + NMF 03% Face Toner

Clinique

Minimalist

A toner built around Astringent, for hydration and controlling oil.

A toner built around Panthenol and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Toner

17 ingredients

33 ingredients

Brand price

USD 23.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 359.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sucrose
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sucrose

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Glutamic Acid, Panthenol, PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Triheptanoin
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Lecithin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Triheptanoin
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oleyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oleyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Oleyl Alcohol

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
Alcohol
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Nylon-12
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →