clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel
clinique Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel lists 20 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycolic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Salicylic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Butylene Glycol
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
- Lactobionic Acid
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Tartaric Acid
- Pyruvic Acid
- Glycerin
- Citric Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Disodium EDTA
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\EauAlcohol Denat
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidLactic AcidSodium Hydroxide
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTI-SEBUM
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Other ingredients
Padina Pavonica Thallus ExtractLactobionic AcidYeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De LevureAcetyl GlucosamineTartaric AcidPyruvic AcidGlycerinCitric AcidCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTABenzalkonium ChloridePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactobionic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Acetyl Glucosamine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tartaric Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Pyruvic Acid | FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING · 限制 V/54 III/65 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.
- Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lactobionic Acid
- Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
- Yeast ferment filtrate rich in amino acids and peptides; used for repair and moisture, may cause sensitivity in some.
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.
- Tartaric Acid
- Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin
- Pyruvic Acid
- Pyruvic acid, AHA-like keratolytic; higher irritation at low levels.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Cationic preservative/disinfectant. Restricted in EU to 0.1% (0.6% ocular). Irritant; incompatible with anionic surfactants.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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