Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water
Clarifying Lotion 1

Kiehl's

Clearly Corrective Brightening & Soothing Treatment Water

Clinique

Clarifying Lotion 1

A toner built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Toner
Toner
24 ingredients
16 ingredients

Brand price

INR 4000.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1

    Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

    Hamamelis Virginiana

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Acetyl Glucosamine

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Butylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Hamamelis Virginiana

    • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
    • Oil Control

  • Trehalose

    Humectant

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Acetyl Glucosamine

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Dark Spots
    • Hydrating
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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