Clarifying Do-Over Peel

Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel is a leave-on acid peel you use at home, two or three nights a week. Its headline is a 32 percent Micro-Acid+ Complex — a seven-acid blend spanning AHAs, BHA and PHA — which Clinique designed to exfoliate at more than one level at once. No rinsing, no neutralising; you sweep it on and move straight to your serum.

What it actually does

• Exfoliates on multiple levels. The seven-acid blend of AHAs, BHA and PHA strips away the dead cells that pile up on the surface, and Clinique says it also works to catch imperfections early.
• Algae extract and yeast extract support cell turnover. Per Clinique, the algae extract encourages fresh cells to reach the surface, while the fermented yeast extract is nutrient-rich and targets visible imperfections at an early stage.
• Clears out pore-clogging debris. It lifts dirt and surplus oil — the two things Clinique names as the route from blocked pores to breakouts.
• Smooths texture. The brand describes visibly improved skin texture, with skin left feeling soft and looking more radiant.
• Clinical test, 30 women — Clinique's own figures. Reported outcomes were radiance after a single use, a visible improvement in fine lines at one week, and less noticeable pores at four weeks. These are the brand's trial results on a small panel, not a guarantee.
• Aimed at dry, combination and oily skin. Listed concerns: dullness, pores, and fine lines and wrinkles. Normal skin is not among the types listed.
• No parabens, no phthalates.

How to use

1. Two or three nights weekly, on clean skin. Soak a cotton pad and sweep it across the face.
2. Leave it on. There's no rinse step.
3. Serum, then moisturiser. Carry on with the rest of your evening routine as normal.
4. Skip Clarifying Lotion on peel nights. Clinique is explicit about this — if you use their twice-daily Clarifying Lotion (sold separately), drop it on the nights you use the peel.
5. Stay away from the eye area. And if irritation shows up, cut back the frequency; if it continues, stop and see a doctor.
6. Sunscreen is not optional. Use SPF and limit sun exposure while you're using the peel and for a week afterwards.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How often is too often?

Clinique caps it at two or three nights weekly. More than that isn't faster progress — it's how you end up with a compromised barrier. If even three nights stings, drop to one and build up.

Do I rinse it off?

No. It's a leave-on peel — apply with a cotton pad and go straight into serum and moisturiser.

Can I use it alongside Clarifying Lotion?

In the same routine, yes — they're described as complements — but not on the same night. Clinique says to skip the lotion whenever you use the peel.

Why the warning about sun exposure?

Acid exfoliation leaves fresher skin at the surface, which is more vulnerable to UV. Clinique's instruction is to wear sunscreen and limit sun both during use and for a week after — worth taking seriously in Egypt's sun.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery runs 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability.

How do I pay, and what if it arrives damaged?

We accept credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets, with no cash on delivery. For defective, damaged or expired items only, tell us within 1 day of delivery and we'll refund the original payment method within 15–30 days.