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Summary
Highlights
Clinique's Clarifying Face Lotion 4 is a dermatologist-developed exfoliating lotion for oily skin. It sweeps away excess oil that can lead to breakouts.
Benefits
- Skin Types: Oily
- Sweeps away pollution, grime, dulling flakes, and excess oil to reveal smoother, clearer-looking skin.
- Preps skin for moisturizer - exfoliated skin is more receptive to hydration and treatment products.
- For oilier skin types, twice-daily exfoliation helps minimize excess oil and keep pores clear.
- Dermatologist developed and tested
- Allergy tested
- How does Clarifying Lotion fit into your skincare routine? Clarifying Lotion is Step 2 in Clinique’s 3-Step skincare system. Cleanse with Facial Soap, exfoliate with Clarifying Lotion, moisturize with Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, oil-free Gel, lightweight Jelly, or rich Cream.
- Clarifying Lotion 1.0: Extra-gentle, alcohol-free formula is safe for sensitive skin.
- Clarifying Lotion 1: Mild for very dry skin.
- Clarifying Lotion 2: Gentle for dry combination skin.
- Clarifying Lotion 4: Formulated for oily skin.
- Did you know Clinique’s exfoliating lotion is different from a toner?
- Toners are primarily used to help rebalance skin after cleansing. Clinique Clarifying Lotion is formulated with exfoliating ingredients to help remove dead cells on skin’s surface. Clearing away that debris with Clarifying Lotion makes skin more receptive to moisturizer and treatment products.
Key Ingredients
- BHA (salicylic acid): Helps clear and unclog pores.
- Witch hazel: Helps refine skin.
Research Results
- Clinique's Clarifying Lotion face exfoliator instantly delivers clinically proven benefits* for skin that:
- Looks more radiant.
- Looks smoother.
- With less-noticeable pores.
- *Clinical testing on 31 men and women.
Item 2153922
Use exfoliator 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.
Water / Aqua / Eau, Alcohol Denat., Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA-Copper, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Benzophenone-4, Green 5 (CI 61570).
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
Shipping Restrictions : This item cannot be shipped via air.
This brand is excluded from most Ulta Beauty coupons.
Free gift with purchase
Free gift with purchase
Online only receive a complimentary Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum with $35 Clinique purchase (valid thru 7/26/25 on shipped purchases only. Full or partial pickup or same day delivery purchases do not qualify. While quantities last)
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Questions
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- Q
What is the % Salicylic acid?
- Asked by Laura
- Official Answer By Clinique USYour questions are important, and we want to connect you with the right team. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to our Consumer Care team at at 1-866-707-2100 to share your questions.Was this answer helpful to you
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Could this be used either before/after Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% Salicylic Acid BHA Liquid Exfoliate?... or would that be redundant?
- Asked by PJ
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you so much for asking. You would not need to use both. Enjoy!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can I use this on my body for hyperpigmentation? I have been using it on my face for a week and it's is wonderful.
- Asked by ProsperJ
- Official Answer By Clinique USGreat question! Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 is tested for use on the face only. Apply with a 100% cotton ball and sweep over your face only once avoiding your eye and lip area. Use twice daily as step 2 in your 3-Step Skin Care System. This product is a gentle liquid exfoliator that sweeps away dead skin cells and minimizes excess oil and keeps pores clear. Learn more at Ulta.com or for more application tips connect with a Beauty Associate in-store.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What is the difference between the clarifying lotion 3 and clarifying lotion 4 ? I read the ingredients and they are pretty much the same just different colors
- Asked by jacna
- Official Answer By Clinique USGreat question. Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 is designed for an oily combination skin type, comfortable in the cheeks and oily in the t-zone. Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 is perfect for an oily skin type, oily in the cheeks and oily in the t-zone. Both help to sweep away dead skin cells, dirt and surface shine to prep for hydration with Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel to control surface shine and hydrate. Enjoy!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this the same as the clinique acne solutions clarifying lotion or is it different?
- Asked by N/A
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for your question! Clinique Clarifying Lotion 4 is a liquid exfoliator that will help clear excess debris from pores, giving skin a deeper cleanse, help balance oilier skin types, and prep skin for treatment, without the powder that is used for additional mattefying power in our Clinique Acne Solutions formula. Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 63Oily Skin
- 32Acne-Prone Skin
- 31Daily Use
- 22Combination Skin
- 8Sensitive Skin
Describe Yourself
- 39Brand Buyer
- 26Budget Shopper
- 1Senior with oily skin
- 1A 62 year old woman who feels much younger
- 1An mature woman with teenage combination skin
Most Helpful Positive Review
LOVE IT! Best ever toner for Oily Skin
I love this product! I have VERY oily skin and have used several toning products. All claim to minimize the appearance of oily skin, but only Clinique has lived up to it's claim. It's the only product that has kept my skin looking oil free throughout the day. I will use this toner forever. It really...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Love and Hate
Im a red head with fair, sun damaged and sensitive skin. I used this in conjunction with the facial soap and gel lotion. I bought them at ULTA from a rep. for my extremely oily skin. I ended up having my nose peel quite a bit. After talking to Katie online she suggested level 3 instead. I might go t...
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I would buy again
Age 45-59
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I do not recommend to use daily
I love the clinique brand and i always go back to the clarifying toner. But unfortunately using it daily twice a day drys my skin out, it causes a burning to my skin. Its just not for me. I have been using this product on and off for years.
so effective
Verified Reviewer
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this toner is must have product in your skin care routine! it removes all the dead cells and make up and leaves the skin very soft and hydrated!
This is truly the game changer of the skincare line .
Age 60+
Verified Buyer
Have been using this product since 1980 . It is the difference maker. You can use it with any skincare line if you prefer another and you will most certainly see a difference. If you get a chance ask a Clinique consultant to show you a demo of this product. Seeing is believing.
Harsh on skin
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This does not feel nice nor smell nice. More so it also feels very harsh on the skin. My 4th product that's is a disappointment in the last 12 months. Webchat and phone agents are not helping in terms of service to assist long ter, customers work out why it's not working and suggest an alternative, the self serve model at the price point doesn't work for me. I waste time trying to locate the right product online, make the purchase and get disappointed with the product. I do appreciate the return policy but geez it's a hassle and I've just thrown items out to not waste time returning. Why doesn't anyone at Clinique take the t8me to help a customer that is trying to find suitable alternatives? This is a flaw of cliniques current model for online shoppers.