83%
would repurchase
3.2/5
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ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Bis-PEG 18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Tamarindus Indicia Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D’Orge, Artemia Extract, Algae Extract, Biotin, Ergothioneine, Caffeine, Sucrose, Sodium Lactate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Squalane, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Esters, PEG-32, Caprylyl Glycol, PEF-6, Polysorbate 20, Dextrin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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6 years ago

In the first weeks, honestly it had broken me out but after tolerantly using it for 1 month, it started showing good results on my skin because of the high concentration of vitamin C. It exfoliated...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack



5.0
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6 years ago

Mine is "Clinique Even Better Essence Lotion" for dry to very dry combination. There's no Brighter written on it LOVE this essence so much that I can't remember how could I live without it in...

About reviewer (254 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

A very nice product, the third step to my skincare routine after toner, the essence goes on so easily and absorbs quickly. It preps my skin before I apply Clinique’s moisture surge extended thirst...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

I absolutely love this product; it's been a game-changer for me. Even though what it does might seem very basic/small, it lays a strong foundation for the rest of my routine. I have very oily skin...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Been using this for 3, 4 years now? Great stuff. It left my skin supple, smooth and hydrated from the first moment I used it. Never looked back. I use the dry/ very dry version, which is more...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This essence is really good! I have the combination-oily variant and it is so light, so watery but still does a decent job at hydrating my skin. I use it after i apply my exfoliant and the effect...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

I realize that this product is fragrance free, but for some reason it has a faint odd smell to me that I really don't like. There was a ton of product in the bottle I got, so I ended up slathering...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

I need to review this! A couple of months ago I bought the Essence for Oily/Combo skin from Sephora online as no dept. store counter or Ulta/Sephora carried in my area. I think of this as a light...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This essence seems to fall right in between a serum and a toner. I use this after cleansing my face in the morning. This essence really makes my skin feel like a baby's butt. My skin eats this...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I really like this essence lotion because it helps with my uneven skin tone. My pigmentation is lighter but I also use Vitamin c serum after. I follow up with a mist of Avene thermal spray after...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Other

EyesHazel


1.0
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9 years ago

Nothing: That's what this product did for my dehydration, uneven skin tone, and blotchiness.

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

I found this Clinique Essence after I find ‘miracle water’ the essence of sk-ii is sooooo expensive and not affordable anymore for me. Based on beautypedia that I read about this essence, some...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I use the version for dry skin, and I absolutely love it! It is moisturizing and calming, and the price is right. I have sensitive skin that leans dry and is easily irritated. I also am prone to...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Wavy, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Clinique is obviously trying to ride the Asian skin care wave and this stuff is actually quite impressive. It doesn't irritate my sensitive rosacea skin and my skin does feel softer when I use...

About reviewer (681 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I'm so glad I picked this up. It's way under-hyped! I've always been a combo/oily, acne prone girl, and I've spent the better part of my life trying to fight my skin's tendencies with harsh...

About reviewer (184 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Clinique's Essence is like putting unicorn tears on my skin. I have been suffering from some breakouts lately and this has really helped clear my face up. The product doesn't have a scent and it...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I purchased a bottle of this for Oily/Combo skin last summer, and since then I've used both formulas. I can't imagine why this isn't sold at Ulta and some department store counters. After asking...

About reviewer (826 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Coarse

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

Light watery transparent, it's almost like water. I use it as a toner. It's moisturizing without feeling greasy. I use a regular moisturizer on top of this.

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I recently started using this and it's made my skin so much softer and radiant. I had a pretty bad breakout for the last couple of weeks and this is definitely one of the products that's been...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I bought this based on the reviews but I am very disappointed. This left my face with a sticky residue no matter how little I used. I hated the bottle dispenser too. For the price I expected more....

About reviewer (1680 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel