46%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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ingredients

Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (witch hazel), Menthol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Soudium Hyaluronate, Butyene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 33 (CI 17200), EXT. Violet 2 (CI 60730)

Reviews

Reviews


1.0
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20 years ago

Stung like hell b/c of the high alcohol content. Switched to Clarifying lotion #3 with better results and it didn't sting as much.

About reviewer (367 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown



3.0
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20 years ago

I use this product occassionally because it's in my mom's bathroom. It's a little stinging, and blemishes redden a lot as a result. It does, however, exfoliate dry patches very well and makes my...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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20 years ago

The lady at the Clinique counter recommended this in spite of my dry/sensitive skin and the result was a stingy, tight skin. It does clear the pores (as it is advertised) but i don't think it is...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry

HairRed

EyesGreen


4.0
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20 years ago

I started using this when I was 17, it has always been an okay product for me. My skin has changed from oily to more normal so I only use this when I feel that my face is particularly oily/dirty. ...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

This toner does exfoliate and freshen, but it contains too much alcohol! I even had to close my eyes after applying it on my face! UPDATE: I have bought it again and will continue buying. After...

About reviewer (244 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


1.0
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20 years ago

Agh! It burns. This stuff is nasty. I bought a giant bottle at duty free and forced myself to finish it a few years back. My skin did NOT thank me. Clinique 3 step just doesn't work for me at...

About reviewer (201 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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20 years ago

I can understand that it might be irritating to some people, but it isn't to me. This toner does what it says it will: exfoliate and freshen. Does it ever. It will take off the dead skin cells...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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20 years ago

LOVE this! This really makes my face feel clean. Love the tingle that it gives me as well. I will purchase this again and again.

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesHazel


3.0
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20 years ago

Update: I believe on good authority that this isn't good for anyone's skin long term so I've said I will not repurchase. What follows is my short-term experience with it, which wasn't all bad. It...

About reviewer (200 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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20 years ago

I had bought the 3-step program, and it was one of my biggest purchasing mistakes. This completely dried out my skin and made me need tons of moisturizer.

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

I used this product for about 3 years, I stopped when I started going to college because it cost a tad too much for me. :( But I did love this stuff. It really helped clear my acne in high school.

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

I think this toner gets a bad rap. There is no skin care product on the market today that works for every skin type, but Clinique Clarifying Lotion #2 is a grail product for me. I've been using...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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20 years ago

I find this toner is too harsh on my skin too, same with the soap. The SA said i am a type 2, and since i had been using it, it causes even more problem, now my skin is dry and i have acne along...

About reviewer (181 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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20 years ago

Its moisturising effect is better than its clarifying effect. Although it's free of alcohol, I prefer to use the old clarifying toner which is able to remove my dead skin.

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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20 years ago

I would not recommend this product because it is so harsh! The alcohol in the toner completley dried my face out and normally I have oily skin, so I give a big thumbs down to this toner! Save...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesHazel


1.0
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20 years ago

After hearing soooo much about the clinique 3 step system-i decided to part with my cash once more and give it a go,changing from my usual clarins products.It was my attempt to attain the 'clinique...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

When I first starting using the 3 step range I started out using clarifying lotion #3. I finished the bottle but did find it a bit harsh for my combination skin and stripped it of moisture....

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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20 years ago

This is far less harsh than the regular Clinique toners. Unlike the original, this doesn’t sting and doesn’t seem to strip my skin of much-needed moisture. Like the original, the #2 is designed for...

About reviewer (724 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

When I first started wearing makeup and such (113 or so years old), my mum bought the whole 3-Step deal for me, and I used to use it religiously, and lo and behold, I had gorgeous skin. As I got...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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20 years ago

I use this after I celanse my facer and before I moisturize. This has been sitting on my bathroom counter for sometime, but I was nervous to try it because of the horrbile reviews. Finally, I tried...

About reviewer (182 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesHazel