First Aid Beauty Hydrating Toner with Squalane + Oats vs Clinique Acne Solutions™ Clarifying Lotion

First Aid Beauty

Clinique

A toner built around Chemical sunscreen and Colloidal oatmeal, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Toner

28 ingredients

17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Alcohol-free, Pore-clogger-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Colloidal oatmeal2
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Colloidal Oatmeal

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

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

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propolis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

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.

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Squalane
Emollient
1 / 0
- Face oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
3 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Colloidal Oatmeal
Skin Protecting
- Colloidal oatmeal
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
Mel
Emollient
- Animal-derived

Aqua
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
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
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.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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