Glycolic Acid Toner
Acne Solutions™ Clarifying Lotion

The Inkey List

Glycolic Acid Toner

Clinique

Acne Solutions™ Clarifying Lotion

A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Toner
Toner
14 ingredients
17 ingredients

Brand price

USD 18.00 · 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

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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 (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
    • Oil Control

  • Alcohol (in both products)

    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

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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