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Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
A peel built around Astringent and AHA, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Combination skin
- Dullness
How to use
2 to 3 nights a week, saturate a cotton pad and sweep over clean skin, avoiding eye area. No need to rinse. Follow with serum and moisturizer. If you use Clarifying Lotion, skip it the nights you use Clarifying Do-Over Peel.
Caution
Use as directed. If irritation occurs, limit frequency of use and if it persists, discontinue use and consult a physician. Avoid eye area. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and the week after. Please be aware that safety information may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the safety information on the product package you receive for the most up-to-date information.
What's inside
Ingredients List
2 trigger at least one check · 18 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Exfoliating5
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an astringent.
Learn more about Hamamelis Virginiana Water →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →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 →Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract is an extract of the thalluses of Padina pavonica, Dictyotaceae
Learn more about Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract →Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid is a PHA.
Learn more about Lactobionic Acid →
Dupes
- The Derma Co 15% AHA+1% BHA Beginner Face Peeling Solution64% match
- The Derma Co 30% AHA + 2% BHA Peeling Solution61% match
- Pilgrim 25% AHA, 2% BHA, 5% PHA Peeling Solution61% match