I use this as a toner after I wash my face and before I use moisturiser/serum etc and I love it!
I probably have normal skin, not dry but this still works great for me. I hate using strong alcohol toners as I feel they'll dry my skin out and can't be good for me! This toner removes any dirt/makeup that the cleanser missed without stinging or irritating my skin.
The packaging is simple and it comes in a very generous sized bottle. I try to use this daily and its lasted me forever!
Would definitely recommend for someone looking for an effective toner that doesn't feel like its just pure rubbing alcohol!
I am probably one of Clinique's biggest fans, I love Clinique skincare and makeup as it seems to be made for my sensitive dry skin.
I have been using this clarifying lotion, and clarifying lotion 2 for years, as well as the dramatically different moisturising lotion. The three step skincare is such a classic.
My skin tends to get very dry in some places and flakey, and this clarifying lotion works so well, to even out my skintone and give it hydration- ready for the third step in my skincare.
After cleansing my face I then use this lotion on a cotton pad and gently swipe this over my face. It removes the excess makeup that my cleanser doesn't quite get.
The lotion has the consistency of water, I find that a little goes a long way. The smell can be a little strong, but its something I've definitely got used to!
I find using this does sweep away the old, dead skin. My moisturiser then skins in well and helps my makeup look better as well, by evening out my skin tone.
Clinique have made yet another winner here, I will never be without this clarifying lotion.
I will continue to repurchase this, it's such a great product.
Tips: Depending on how my skin is, I sometimes buy clarifying l lotion or 2. This lotion is for very dry skin, whereas 2 is for slighty dry/combination.