Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 Review

As part of the Clinique 3 steps, I used it Lotion. I love it, it leaves my skin clean and fresh. I use it before the moisturiser, it does make my skin fresher and brighter. The smell might be a little bit strong, but you get used to it. Love Clinique products.

Ive always liked Clinique products, and this one is no exception. Not overly smelly which is a bonus, and leaves your skin with a nice "zing", . I do however find that although it is for dry/combination skin, my skin can still feel dry after using it, even when used in combination with the rest of the three step products.

I love this toner, its amazing and I always use after my Clinique facial soap liquid. I use a cotton pad as I hate the feeling of cotton balls! I put this on the cotton pad and lightly sweep this over my face. It is amazing for your blemishes/acne, you have fresh clean skin after. I also find the toner is amazing for picking up and excess dirt or make up that may not have came off with a cleanser. I have also noticed that my skin feels firmer and really helps with cleaning pores.

When I was younger and my skin was a lot oilier I used to use the number 3 and even 4 toner which did what I needed at the time. Now that I am older and my skin is a lot drier, albeit with the occasional hormone-induced pimple, I am loving this Clinique Toner. I find that it gets rid of dried bits of skin without drying out the skin. My skin looks and feels much fresher after I use it and my pores appear smaller.

I'm not a big fan of this toner as I don't like toners that feel like you're dousing yourself in alcohol and this does for me. It has quite a strong alcohol scent and seemed to dry my skin out even more. I also found my skin was quite sensitive as it stung a bit around the nose and eye area. I prefer more gentle and natural toners so won't be purchasing this again but will finish the bottle by using when I feel my skin is getting rather oily or I get break outs.

I have oily skin and find that Clinique's Clarifying Lotion 2 helps deep clean my skin and remove all dirt and make up leaving it smelling fresh and helping close my pores. It does help prevent break outs and as it doesn't have an overpowering smell my hubby also uses it when he gets the odd spot! For me, this is a luxury purchase as I think it is quite expensive so don't use it with other Clinique products.

This toner is the best I have tried. It leaves my skin feeling so smooth. Other toners leave my skin feeling really dry but this is just perfect. It slightly tingles when it has been applied but I have been told this means it is working. !

I had this as part of a 3 step system. If you are wanting to try this use the testers first or gwp if you happen to get a sample of this. The girls at the Clinique counter are pretty helpful and will set you on your way trying it also.

I unfortunately brought a set that probably wasn’t best tailored to my skin. There are different versions and combinations of the 3 step system so make sure you get the right one for your skin type.

My toner was very drying on my skin. It felt amazing to use and like it really cleaned my skin. Cleaning, cooling and tingling as it’s used. But my skin was very tight and dry after using. I have sensitive skin so I think that was another reason why this didn’t work for me.. I found it quite scented and a bit stingy on certain areas. My eyes would water when using and a few patches on my skin would go quite red and sting also.

Another sting is the price you pay in the pocket. It is quite expensive. All I can say is try before you buy so you can make sure it’s the right system for your skin.

I love this product!! It leaves my skin refreshed and smooth. I bought I part of a three step system, of the three products I bought the Moisturer and this again but not the cleanser. I love how clean and smooth my skin feels after using this. I don’t use it everyday, just when my skin feels “textured”. It definitely improves the texture instantly leaving a smooth surface for moisturiser than makeup. The only cons- It smells quite strong which can be off putting and I could imagine it wouldn’t be too suitable for dry skin.