# Clinique For Men skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clinique-for-men

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

Clinique For Men is an American skincare brand founded in 1976 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinique)

Clinique For Men is widely loved for its thoughtful range of exfoliants and other targeted formulas. Its products suit normal-to-dry and combination-to-oily skin types best, offering straightforward care for daily routines. Among the standout items for particular concerns, the Face Scrub addresses acne-prone skin with reliable precision. Each preparation is designed to support healthy-looking skin through proven, gentle methods.

This page covers some of the most popular Clinique For Men products; for the whole Clinique For Men range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg42748e8002).

### Clinique For Men exfoliants

#### Exfoliants

- [Face Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/clinique-for-men/face-scrub/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [€27.60 at Lookfantastic](https://www.lookfantastic.nl/p/clinique-for-men-face-scrub-100ml/10362882/)

## Questions and answers

### Is Clinique For Men worth it?

Clinique For Men is worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Clinique For Men's best products?

The Clinique For Men products on this page are limited to the Face Scrub, which has an Average fit for oily, combination, mature skin and dark spots, and a Low fit for dry, sensitive and acne-prone skin.

### Does Clinique For Men cause breakouts?

Clinique For Men is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Clinique For Men products on this page help keep skin clear. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin routine Superior for this brand.

### Is Clinique For Men fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Clinique For Men products on this page is formulated without fragrance.

### What are the key ingredients in Clinique For Men products?

The Clinique For Men products on this page include Face Scrub, which uses [salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/salicylic-acid). Salicylic acid helps clear pores and is unlikely to irritate when used properly. Lovi rates the Clinique For Men-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

[BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/)

### How do I build a Clinique For Men skincare routine?

To build a Clinique For Men skincare routine, follow the brand-focused routines on Lovi that rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types. Lovi rates the Clinique For Men-focused routine Superior for dry skin, compared to High for CeraVe.

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

Clinique For Men products on this page are sold in stores in the Netherlands. Prices range from €27.60 to €27.60, with most falling between €27.60 and €27.60.

### What are good alternatives to Clinique For Men?

Good alternatives to Clinique For Men include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.

### Clinique For Men vs CeraVe: which is better?

Clinique For Men and CeraVe both perform very well, but Lovi rates the Clinique For Men-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to High for CeraVe. Both brands reach a Superior fit level for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Who owns Clinique For Men, and where is it from?

Clinique For Men is an American brand founded in 1976, owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinique)

### Is Clinique For Men cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind Clinique For Men's key ingredients

- [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020
- [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023

## Similar brands

- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s)
- American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dermalogica)
- American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/good-molecules)
- American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clinique)
- American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skinceuticals)
- American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/estee-lauder)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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