Our Key Ingredients

All Clinique formulas are full of powerful ingredients proven to create great skin. We avoid using any known allergens or irritants used in ways that could harm skin. No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Just happy skin.

Activated Aloe Water

Activated Aloe Water
Activated Aloe Water

Activated aloe water helps your skin absorb and retain moisture.
 

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Alpha hydroxy acids gently slough away dead skin cells, revealing smoother and brighter skin.
 

Gyokuro Green Tea

Gyokuro Green Tea
Gyokuro Green Tea

Gyokuro green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm upset skin, reduce irritation, and protect against future damage.
 

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid plumps skin with hydration, helping it look and feel better instantly.
 

Retinol

Retinol
Retinol

Retinol helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
 

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid helps clear up clogged pores, blackheads, stubborn acne, and blemishes.
 

Vitamin C

Vitamin C
Vitamin C

Vitamin C brightens your skin while fighting daily environmental aggressors.
 

Peptides

Peptides
Peptides

Peptides are amino acids that help smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
 

CL302 Complex

CL302 Complex
CL302 Complex

Clinique’s exclusive CL302 Complex helps visibly reduce dark spots and discoloration.
 

Cica

Cica
Cica

Cica has natural soothing benefits to help calm red, irritated skin.
 

Lactobacillus Probiotic Ferment

Lactobacillus Probiotic Ferment
Lactobacillus Probiotic Ferment

Lactobacillus probiotic ferment helps calm the look of irritation and promotes stronger skin.
 

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract is a powerful procollagen extract, prized for helping skin maintain it's natural density.


Japanese Charcoal

Japanese Charcoal
Japanese Charcoal

Japanese Charcoal helps to deeply cleanse skin and unclogs pores.
 

Retinoid

Retinoid
Retinoid

Retinoids are derived from vitamin A, which helps accelerate cell turnover and refine skin’s texture.
 

Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil
Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil is rich in linoleic acid and helps leave skin feeling soft and nourished.
 

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The Clinique Formula: Performance, Safety, Science

Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skincare in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.

Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.

No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Just happy skin.