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Clinique skincare

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Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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Clinique is widely loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, eye products, and more, which thoughtfully incorporate hydrating hyaluronic acid, nourishing glycerin, and invigorating caffeine. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and oily skin best because of these comforting, balancing ingredients. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Clarifying Do-Over Peel for acne-prone skin, the for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer for skin with dark spots, and the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream for mature skin. Ultimately, its key ingredients work harmoniously together, as hyaluronic acid lengthens the duration of wrinkle reduction, glycerin significantly increases hydration and restores barrier function, and caffeine prevents excessive fat accumulation and protects against UV radiation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013

This page covers some of the most popular Clinique products; for the whole Clinique range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 76.1k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Clinique for deep hydration, gentle formulas, and lightweight textures. The most common complaints are breakouts and insufficient moisture for dry skin.

Highlights

  • Hydrating moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “cushiony cream texture — Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream”
    • “glass skin look — moisture surge”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “sinks in immediately — moisture surge”
    • “sinks in instantly — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “Absorbs quickly without feeling sticky — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
  • Deeply dissolving makeup removers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Immediately dissolves even tenacious face makeup, oil and impurities. — Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil”
    • “Rinses off easily with water, leaving no residue behind. — Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil”
  • Gentle and effective cleansers Mostly Mentioned
    • “squeaky clean — all about clean”
    • “doesn't dry out — all about clean”
    • “extra-gentle — Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser”
  • Oil-controlling and smoothing moisturizers Often Mentioned
    • “keeps me matte — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “neck feels smoother — Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream”
  • Effective makeup bases Sometimes Noted
    • “foundation glides on — moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — All About Eyes”
    • “perfect primer base — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “jar is too small for the cost — moisture surge”
    • “quite pricey — Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “Expensive for cleanser — Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “Woke up with whiteheads on my chin — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
    • “gave me tiny bumps — moisture surge”
    • “Caused cystic acne — Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
  • Insufficient hydration or moisture Sometimes Noted
    • “skin felt tight — Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — moisture surge”
    • “not moisturizing enough — All About Eyes”

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Questions and answers

Is Clinique good for oily skin?

Clinique is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Clinique-focused routine High for oily skin. The Clinique products on this page list no fragrance, and reviewers note that the moisturizers are lightweight, fast-absorbing, and oil-controlling.

Is Clinique worth it?

Clinique may be worth it for shoppers looking for gentle care, as Lovi rates sensitive skin and oily skin High for the brand. Reviewers often mention lightweight moisturizers and deeply dissolving makeup removers, though some note a high price point. Additionally, the Clinique products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Clinique's best products?

Clinique's best products depend on your skin type, with Lovi rating Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream Superior for mature skin and Clarifying Do-Over Peel Superior for oily skin. Reviewers also frequently mention its hydrating moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and deeply dissolving makeup removers. Additionally, the Clinique products on this page are entirely fragrance-free.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Dermatological Science, 2017

Which Clinique moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream High for dry skin, making it the best option among the moisturizers on this page. Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ both receive an Average fit level for dry skin.

Does Clinique cause breakouts?

Clinique is unlikely to cause breakouts as reviewer feedback notes that breakouts sometimes occur, while key items like for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer and Moisture Surge Overnight Mask fit acne-prone skin well.

Is Clinique fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Clinique products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Clinique products?

The key ingredients in the Clinique products on this page include hyaluronic acid, glycerin, caffeine, and salicylic acid. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging. Caffeine also provides cosmetic benefits for the skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2013

How do I build a Clinique skincare routine?

To build a Clinique routine for dry skin, start your morning by washing with all about clean, followed by a hydrating toner, the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream, and an SPF lotion. In the evening, use the Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm as a pre-cleanse, wash again with all about clean, apply the Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum, and finish with the Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream. Once a week, add the Moisture Surge Overnight Mask into your evening routine for extra hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Where can I buy Clinique, and how much does it cost?

Clinique can be purchased at stores in Germany, with prices on the page ranging from €16.66 to €77.95 and most falling between €24.46 and €43.90.

What are good alternatives to Clinique?

Good alternatives to Clinique with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Reviewers note that Clinique has a high price point, which may lead shoppers to these similar brands.

Clinique vs CeraVe: which is better?

Clinique is better for some needs, but CeraVe scores higher overall with Lovi routines rated High for dry skin and Superior for oily and sensitive skin, compared to Clinique routines rated Average for dry skin and High for oily and sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention a high price point for Clinique products, while the Clinique products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Who owns Clinique, and where is it from?

Clinique is an American brand founded in 1968, owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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Is Clinique cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Clinique as cruelty-free.

Is Clinique good for dry skin?

Clinique is a fair match for dry skin, with Lovi rating the Clinique-focused routine Average for dry skin. Reviewers often mention the hydrating moisturizers and deeply dissolving makeup removers, though some note insufficient moisture at times.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Clinique cleanser is best for oily skin?

Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser is the best choice, as Lovi rates it Average for oily skin, whereas all about clean receives a Caution rating. The Clinique products on this page help provide gentle and effective cleansing without added fragrance.

Is Clinique good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Clinique rates High for sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Clinique-focused routine High for sensitive skin as well, and every product among the Clinique products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Is Clinique good for acne-prone skin?

Lovi rates Clinique as Average for acne-prone skin overall, though select products like for Men Oil-Free Moisturizer and Moisture Surge Overnight Mask fit acne-prone skin well. Topical treatments with ingredients like hyaluronic acid help hydrate the skin without clogging pores.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Is Clinique good for skin with dark spots?

Clinique has several products that help with skin with dark spots, such as Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector and Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer. Lovi rates Even Better Clinical Brightening Moisturizer High for skin with dark spots, and the Clinique products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Clinique good for mature skin?

Clinique is a good choice for mature skin, particularly with targeted products like Smart Clinical Repair Lifting Face + Neck Cream where Lovi rates the fit as Superior. Reviewers often mention the hydrating and smoothing benefits of these moisturizers, and topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Research behind Clinique's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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