Save your skin and do not use…

I don’t frequently write reviews, but felt compelled to do so with this toner given how horrible the effects were on my skin. I used to use the acne solutions line a lot back in my late 20s; I don’t have horribly bad acne-prone skin or really sensitive skin, but have very mild cystic acne around my jaw line and neck from stress. Two of my favorite toners have been discontinued over the years, so I gave this a shot again at 40. I’m pretty positive the formula has changed tremendously, and for the worst, over the years. The smell alone should have been a warning. Because of the amount of alcohol and irritants, I attempted to use this every other day to start and moisturize in between so it wasn’t too drying. I used it Monday and then Wednesday night after cleansing and by Thursday morning had the worst chemical burns over my entire face - I am talking ear to ear from my jawline, up to my cheeks and under my eyes. Painful, burning and itchy skin that is out of control, blotchy and red. The texture of my face is ruined and nothing has been working to calm my skin in the last 48 hours. I initially tried this toner a few months back and returned it thinking maybe it was a bad bottle or batch, but nope - it’s the product. I really should have trusted my gut and never went back to this knowing the amount of alcohol that’s in it based on the ingredient list and the fact that they use silica as a selling point when it’s a mild abrasive! Since learning that Clinique also tests on animals, these are going straight into the trash. Save your money and your beauty; this company should be paying my dermatology bill after ruining my once fairly beautiful skin.

Originally posted on sephora.com

I have acne-prone combination skin. I used this when I was in high school over 10 years ago. Since then, I've experimented with many different toners. But I still gravitate back to this one! Helps with my acne in the summer and winter. Like other reviewers mentioned, it can be drying but I found that using a thicker moisturizer in the winter is an easy fix.

Originally posted on sephora.com