Clarifying Lotion 3

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Clinique

Clarifying Lotion 3

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

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Brand price

USD 23.00 · 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

  • Oily skin
  • Combination skin
  • Dullness

How to use

Use exfoliating lotion twice a day, morning and night. Apply with a cotton ball, sweeping gently over face and neck. For external use only. Avoid eye area and lips. Follow with Step 3: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, Gel or Jelly.

Caution

Avoid eye area. 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

1 trigger at least one check · 16 trigger none

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AquaSolvent
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Alcohol Denat.Fragrance
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  • Denatured alcohol
  • May Worsen Dryness
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Irritation
  • May Worsen Rosacea
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Salicylic AcidPreservative
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  • BHA
  • Salicylic acid
  • Acne Fighting
  • Exfoliating
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
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Hamamelis Virginiana
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  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
  • Oil Control
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Butylene GlycolHumectant
1 / 0
  • Hydrating
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GlycerinHumectant
0 / 0
  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
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TrehaloseHumectant
0-1 / —
  • Hydrating
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Sodium HyaluronateHumectant
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  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Hydrating
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Citric AcidBuffering
0 / —
  • AHA
  • Exfoliating
  • Smoothing
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Sodium HydroxideBuffering
0 / —

Key Ingredients

  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1

    Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

    Hamamelis Virginiana

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • 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 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.

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol Denat.

Ingredients Explained

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