Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 Gentle Exfoliating Toner for Oily/Combination Skin, Travel 2 fl oz — Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel

This mini 2 fl oz bottle is Step 2 of Clinique’s three-step system and is designed for twice-daily use after cleansing and before moisturizing. Unlike a simple toner, Clarifying Lotion 3 contains targeted exfoliating actives—such as salicylic acid and witch hazel—formulated to help keep pores clear and skin texture smoother while remaining gentle enough for routine use. The formula is dermatologist-developed, fragrance-free, and comes in a skin-type specific strength to fit oily or combination complexions.

How does Clarifying Lotion 3 improve oily and combination skin?

Clarifying Lotion 3 removes surface oil, dead skin, and environmental residue that can make skin look dull and contribute to clogged pores. By gently exfoliating twice a day, it helps reveal fresher-looking skin and gives moisturizers and treatments a cleaner surface to penetrate.

• Contains BHA (salicylic acid) to help clear pore build-up.
• Witch hazel and skin-buffering agents help manage excess oil without stripping.
• Eradicates dulling flakes so skin reflects light more evenly.

How should I use this travel-size Clarifying Lotion in my routine?

Use after cleansing and before moisturizing as part of Clinique’s 3-Step system. Apply with a cotton pad, sweeping across face and neck—avoid the immediate eye area—and follow immediately with your serum or moisturizer to lock in hydration.

• Twice daily: morning and evening after washing your face.
• Saturate a cotton pad and swipe; no rinsing needed.
• Follow with Step 3 moisturizer to complete the regimen.

Will this lotion be too harsh for sensitive areas or daily use?

Clarifying Lotion 3 is formulated to balance effective exfoliation with skin comfort: it’s allergy-tested and fragrance-free. Because it’s a skin-type specific formula, it provides a controlled level of exfoliation suitable for oily to combination skin when used as directed.

• Dermatologist tested and designed to reduce irritation risk.
• Gentle buffering agents help maintain skin comfort.
• Start with once daily if you have reactive skin, then increase to twice daily as tolerated.

What results can I expect and when?

Many users notice improved skin texture and reduced shine in days, and clearer pores with consistent twice-daily use. Exfoliation helps serums and moisturizers absorb better, so enhancements to radiance and smoothness are cumulative over weeks.

• Immediate: fresher surface appearance after first uses.
• Short term: reduced excess oil and smoother texture within days to weeks.
• Long term: clearer pores and enhanced efficacy of other skincare steps.

Who is this for: Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 (2 fl oz travel size) is tailored for people with oily or combination skin who want a gentle, reliable exfoliating step that fits into a short daily routine and travels easily. It’s ideal for those following Clinique’s three-step system, anyone seeking to reduce surface oil and dullness, or travelers who need a compact, dermatologist-developed exfoliator to maintain clear-looking skin on the go.

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Alcohol Denat., Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Benzophenone-4, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Orange 4 (Ci 15510) 37038 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.