Clarifying Lotion 3

Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 is the version of the brand's step-two toner assigned to combination and oily skin. It's a liquid exfoliant you sweep on with cotton after cleansing, and the point of it is simple: take the dull, oily, clogged layer off the surface so everything after it behaves better.

What it actually does

• Exfoliates in liquid form. Dermatologist-developed by Clinique as an exfoliating lotion — no grains, no manual scrubbing, just a pass with a cotton ball.
• Keeps oil and pores in check. On oilier skin, Clinique says exfoliating twice a day helps hold back excess oil and stop pores from clogging.
• Uses salicylic acid to shed surface skin and push cell turnover along.
• Uses witch hazel to visibly refine how the skin's surface reads.
• Takes off the day's build-up — pollution, grime and dulling flakes go with the cotton pad.
• Improves what comes next. With the surface cleared, moisturiser and treatments absorb instead of pooling on top.
• Softens fine, dry lines in appearance, according to the brand.
• No sulfates (SLS or SLES), no phthalates, no parabens — and gluten-free.

How to use

1. Morning and night, right after you cleanse.
2. Sweep it over the face and neck with a cotton ball, gently — no scrubbing needed.
3. Avoid the eye area and lips. External use only.
4. Finish with moisturiser. Clinique points to Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ as step three, with Gel and Jelly textures as alternatives — all sold separately.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How is number 3 different from number 2?

The strength of the exfoliation and the active. Number 3 carries salicylic acid and is aimed at combination and oily skin, with pores and oiliness as its concerns. Number 2 uses acetyl glucosamine and is set up for dry and combination skin.

Will twice a day be too much?

Clinique's instruction is morning and night, and on oilier skin that rhythm is what keeps oil and clogging under control. If you feel stinging or tightness, drop to once daily and build back up.

Can I use it on my neck and chest?

The face and neck are what Clinique's directions cover. Keep it off the eye area and lips, and treat it as external use only.

How long does delivery take?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Bottles already in stock arrive sooner; ones we bring in for you take the longer end. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. There is no cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged or expired?

Report it to us within 1 day of delivery with a photo. Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only; once verified, we refund to your original payment method within 15–30 days.