Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 Combination Oily (400ml)

1. Overview

• Finish & Target: Fresh, refined, and shine-controlled skin finish engineered to sweep away dulling surface flakes, excess sebum, and pore-clogging debris; targets Combination Oily to Oily skin types (Clinique Skin Type 3) struggling with persistent T-zone shine, enlarged pores, and rough micro-texture.

• Texture & Format: Water-light, cooling liquid exfoliating lotion matrix that evaporates rapidly upon application; packaged in a generous 400ml clear cylindrical bottle with an oversized pour spout for easy cotton pad saturation.

• Wear & Performance: Functions as Step 2 of Clinique’s iconic 3-Step System, dissolving sticky intercellular bonds to accelerate cell turnover, clear oil congestion, and optimize skin permeability for subsequent treatments and moisturizers.

• Key Benefits: Formulated with Salicylic Acid, Witch Hazel Water, Denatured Alcohol, and Acetyl Glucosamine. 100% Fragrance-free, allergy-tested, non-comedogenic, oil-free, and dermatologist-developed.

2. Key Ingredients & Components

• Salicylic Acid (BHA): Lipophilic beta-hydroxy acid that penetrates deep into lipid-rich pore walls to exfoliate dead skin cells, dissolve trapped sebum, and prevent comedone formation.

• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water: Natural astringent active that reduces excess surface oiliness, tightens visible pore structures, and tones the skin matrix.

• Acetyl Glucosamine: Amino-sugar molecule that works synergistically with Salicylic Acid to encourage gentle desquamation and smooth uneven epidermal texture.

• Alcohol Denat.: Fast-evaporating solvent mechanism that solubilizes surface sebum instantly, providing a crisp, deep-cleansing sensation and enhanced active delivery.

3. How to Use

1. Prep: Cleanse face thoroughly with your daily facial soap or cleanser and pat dry.

2. Dispense: Saturate a fresh cotton pad with Clarifying Lotion 3 (do not over-soak).

3. Apply: Sweep gently across the face and neck in one fluid motion, avoiding the immediate eye area and lips. Do not rub or scrub.

4. Frequency: Use twice daily, morning and night, immediately followed by your moisturizer (e.g., Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel).