Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion Review

It's a exfoliating toner that leaves your skin feeling smooth and squeaky clean. It is an excellent product and prevents future break outs.

I was struggling with acne for a very long time and could not find a product that worked for me. I went to Clinique and was given the small test sample to try out first to see if it would work for me and straight away the redness of my acne went away and my spots cleared up in a couple of week. Once I finished the sample size I wanted to see what would happen once I stopped using it, three days after this I started to get spots again. This is when I knew I found the product that worked for me. I now only use it once a day and it is still keeping my spots away.

I am a very oily skinned gal who is super prone to breakouts, and this is about the only thing that'll help fully clear my skin of dirt and excess oils. Initially it stung my skin a bit, and caused a bit of redness, but after a couple of uses my skin settled and I've had no problems since. I also find my serums and moisturiser absorb much better after I use this on my face first.

I use this every morning when I am having a break out or one is starting to peak it’s head out. I also use at night if I think I need it. This stuff works! It’s like magic! And so easy! I also find it doesn’t leave my skin dry. I can put moisturise over it, then primer and makeup if I want to. But I usually just cleanse then apply it. If I’m in a hurry and just want to go to sleep, and am not wearing makeup, I skip cleansing and just pop some on my problem areas.

I purchased this as part of Clinique's 3-Step system Anti Blemish which as suggested specifically targets acne-prone, oily skin. The 'Clarifying Lotion' is step 2 in the system, the 'toner', which I thought I'd spell out as initially the word 'lotion' to me suggested more of a moisturiser.

The product comes in a simplistic plastic bottle, which is standard format for most toners and I like as it allows you to see how much product you have left. Formula-wise the toner has an alcohol-y, chemical smell but it's not too overpowering or.off-putting.

I apply this after cleansing morning and night using a cotton pad. For an acne-treatment product I like that the formula doesn't sting my skin like others I have tried. While I wouldn't say it necessary 'unclogs pores' or by itself would 'reduce redness', I think it's a good toner for oily skin. After using it my skin felt clean but not overtight. Like all toners though it definately pays to moisturise afterwards.

I've been using this off and on over the last couple of years and so far it's the only toner I have ever repurchased, and I will continue to do so. Thumbs up from me!

I originally was a huge fan of the number 3 toner with clinique. However after my skin started going through a bad patch i decided to switch to the anti-blemish range and i have never looked back. This toner is amazing. I does have quite a harsh smell to it, but most toners seem to. I find that this works well at clearing up my skin however if used too often it can be quite drying. Despite having oily skin i find i can only use this once a day or every second day as it can start to really dry out my skin. I went away for a week and did not take this with me and i did notice that my skin started to break out a little so i would definitely advice to keep using this after you have seen an improvement in your skin.

I used the 3 step anti blemish solution system when I was 14-15 years old. My skin wasn't really bad but my nana was adamant I should try it to be more confident. The clarifying lotion is in my opinion, the most effective solution in the system. At the same time, this product would be nothing without the 1st and final steps as it really dried out my skin and was painful on any open cuts - most of the time I was unaware the skin on my face was broken until I applied the lotion. Apart from it stinging, the product definitely did it's job, it was quick and I have recommended it to a few of my friends already.

This is powerful stuff, first time I used it and the cotton pad was black (after using Garnier Micelluar water) I dont think it was dirt just dead skin.

I use this once or twice a week as a chemical exfoliatant .

It is rather expensive as it seems largely just alcohol. Formula 10.06 seems to be a good dupe

Good product and keeps keep my skin under control.

This is a nice toner, I bought it as part of the 3-step kit fro Clinique. It isn't anything completely fantastic, but it feels nice and doesn't irritate my (extremely) sensitive skin.