You’re probably already familiar with Clinique, the iconic science-first skincare brand which has pioneered a dermalogical approach to skincare for over fifty years and racked up fans in beauty editors, influencers, and skincare obsessives alike. With a focus on using potent ingredients that actually make a difference, Clinique has produced some of the world’s most recognisable skincare staples, like the bestselling Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm and trusty Moisture Surge™ 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator. But how to cut through the noise and figure out exactly which products are best for you?
Below, we’ve broken down the ins and outs of every Clinique skincare range, so you can easily find out which products will be best for your skin type and skin concerns.
Take The Day Off
What does it do?
As its name suggests, this range is all about makeup removal. Featuring the iconic balm as well as its oil counterpart, an eye makeup remover, and even miniature wipes, there’s something for everyone, no matter what your preferred method of makeup removal.
Who’s it for?
Anyone who wears makeup, sunscreen, or wants to give their skin a deep and efficient cleanse at the end of the day.
Beauty editor’s pick: Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
Melting from a solid balm to a lightweight oil, this cleanser is a real pleasure to use, and makes makeup removal a joy, not a chore. It dissolves even heavy face makeup and stubborn eye makeup fast.
Moisture Surge
What does it do?
The products in this range are designed to provide skin with long-lasting moisture and to improve the skin’s own internal water source to prevent dryness and dehydration. The oil-free, fragrance-free formulas contain ingredients like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and green tea to replenish and maintain skin’s moisture levels.
Who’s it for?
Anyone whose skin is prone to dryness and dehydration. Since the products are oil-free and fragrance-free, they’re also great for those who seek light, gentle textures.
Beauty editor’s pick: Moisture Surge™ 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
This ultra-hydrating moisturiser helps to infuse hydration 10 layers deep into the skin, even after washing your face. It’s a beautifully lightweight oil gel-cream formula, with patented Aloe Bio-Ferment and hyaluronic acid, which helps to ensure maximum hydration can penetrate and recycle throughout the skin. Expect your skin to be left dewy, plump, and glowing skin.
Anti Blemish
What does it do?
The Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions range is designed to help clear the look of blemishes. From purifying masks, to lightweight and non-clogging foundations, this range is non-drying and gentle. Formulated with targeted ingredients like salicylic acid, it helps prevent future breakouts forming and ease the look of existing blemishes.
Who’s it for?
Dry and oily skin types and those experiencing blemish-prone skin.
Beauty editor’s pick: Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel
This foaming cleanser helps treat and prevent breakouts by gently and effectively removing dirt, excess oil, and impurities. The result? Pores that are free from build-up. Powered by 2% salicylic acid, the refreshing oil-free formula helps to control oil production, as well as banishing blemishes and preventing further breakouts.
Dramatically Different
What does it do?
Offering up a range of moisturising options, the Dramatically Different collection includes the iconic yellow-bottled Dramatically Different Lotion as well as newer gel and jelly versions. These basic-in-a-good-way moisturisers can be used day and/or night for round the clock hydration.
Who’s it for?
The three options are designed to suit different skin types. If your skin is dry or mature, go for the cream version. If it’s oily or combination, choose the gel, and if you’re prone to breakouts or dehydration, opt for the jelly.
Beauty editor’s pick: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™ with Pump
Perfect for dry to combination skin, this hydrating moisturiser is infused with a blend of barley, sunflower, and cucumber that provides effective moisture and nourishment to leave a fresh, glowing complexion. Formulated with glycerin and hyaluronic acid it sinks into skin quickly and delivers eight hours of moisture into the skin, helping to balance and strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Redness Solutions
What does it do?
Anti-redness relief delivered via three skincare products – a cleanser, moisturiser, and SPF. If your skin is prone to redness and blotchiness these products will help to calm skin’s appearance as well as strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier to keep irritants out and prevent future flare ups.
Who’s it for?
Dry skin types and anyone experiencing redness.
Beauty editor’s pick: Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream
An extra-gentle, oil-free cream that helps to instantly calm the skin, reducing the appearance of redness. This moisturiser helps to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, leaving your skin feeling calm, soothed, and less irritated.
Turnaround
What does it do?
Clinique Turnaround™ is designed to exfoliate, plump with hydration, and revitalise skin. It gets to work overnight to reveal more luminous skin in the morning by boosting cell turnover. It targets dullness, restores radiance, smooths the look of fine dry lines, and helps to retexturise and smooth the look of skin.
Who’s it for?
Dry skin and combination oily skin.
Beauty editor’s pick: Clinique Turnaround™ Overnight Revitalizing Moisturiser
Meet beauty sleep in a bottle. Designed to visibly plump and smooth your skin whilst you sleep, the Turnaround™ Overnight Revitalising Moisturiser rejuvenates your skin’s appearance to help your brightest, most youthful-looking skin emerge.
Even Better
What does it do?
The Even Better range seeks to target stubborn imperfections and achieve brighter, clearer skin with the help of ascorbyl glucoside (vitamin C) and power botanical extracts like turmeric, algae, and salicylic acid.
Who’s it for?
Got dark circles? Pigmentation? Uneven skin tone? There’s an Even Better product for you.
Beauty editor’s pick: Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
This powerful serum has an impressive and potent ingredients lineup formulated to tackle dark spots, age spots, and lingering post-blemish marks.
