The Clinique skincare products started in 1968 with a 3-Step Skin Care System. This beauty routine philosophy was created to encourage women to invest in restoring their skins natural balance and health. With a no parabens, no phthalates and no fragrance policy, the soaps, lotions and moisturizers by Clinique are ideal for sensitive, dry to combination oily skin types.

3-Step Skin Care System

Through the Clinique questionnaire, a client can assess their skin type and problems. There are type I, II, III, and IV that is then used to determine the perfect 3-step care kit. Step 1 is called Cleanse done using Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild for dry combination skin that prepared the skin for the next step which is exfoliating. The second step is done using the Clarifying Lotions followed with Step 3 which is to use the Clinique Moisturizes. The Dermatologist-developed products are gentle on the skin and use mild ingredients without any harsh chemicals. 

Custom-fit Moisturizers.

Popular face moisturizers include Moisture Surge™ that has hyaluronic acid and aloe vera great for hydration of very dry skin, Clinique Smart™ that is a focused anti-ageing product and Clinique iD™ a custom-blend moisturizer with a gentle hydrating agent like glycolic acid.

There are special medicated formulas for skin with acne and blemishes. There are lightweight formulas made for oily skin types that lessen excessive build-up and prevent a skin breakout. The brightening skin correction moisturizers improve overall complexion. The Clinique range is usually oil-free and water-based creams with added SPF sun protection screen. The night masks and creams have a rich quantity of Vitamin C that helps brighten the skin. 

Ingredients

The moisturizers are easy to apply as they absorb quickly deep into the skin. The results are instant as it rejuvenates the moisture barrier of the skin making them silky soft. The sunflower seed cake, barley extract and cucumber fruit extract create a powerful moisture lock inside the skin. The Hyaluronic acid helps boost the skins natural moisture ensuring it holds in the moisture even in harsh cold weather. 

Dramatically Different

The best selling product line is called Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Lotion that is available in various sizes, gel form and BB cream version. This is a dermatologist-developed face moisturizer that boosts the skins natural softens, smooths and improves dry skin keeping it hydrated in a seal lock protective layer. Said to be for Very Dry to Dry, Dry Combination, Combination Oily it can be bought in a simple cap or hand pump feature making it a hassle-free daily application in your skincare routine. This silky lotion can keep the skin hydrated for over 8-hours. 

Moisture Surge

The Moisture Surge™ series has a 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator that triggers the skin to create its water balance ensuring it can hydrate itself for several days. After the first application, it will lock in the moisture even after washing the face. Lightweight and nongreasy it has a smooth consistency that will keep the skin looking plump, dewy and glowing.

Acne Solutions

The Acne Solutions range has a Clinical Clearing Gel that is recommended for daily beauty treatment for clearing blemishes. It can be used to improve overall complexion or focused treatment of scars and spots.