Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment

Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment
4.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.8 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment has a moisturizing rating of 4.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.2 out of 10 and a high humectancy of 6.8 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Clinique Acne Solutions All-Over Clearing Treatment has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Caffeine. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
6
Cyclopentasiloxane
4
Butylene Glycol
2.5
Benzoyl Peroxide
2
Cyclohexasiloxane
1.5
Ceteareth-20
1.3
Dimethicone
1
Sucrose
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
0.3
Acetyl Glucosamine
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment
0.3
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
0.3
Polymethyl Methacrylate
0.3
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
0.3
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
0.3
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
0.3
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
0.3
Myristyl Alcohol
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Zeolite
0.3
Algae Extract
0.3
Linoleic Acid
0.3
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
0.3
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Cholesterol
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Bisabolol
0.3
Polysorbate 80
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
0.3
Capryloyl Glycine
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
0.3
Quaternium-22
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Isohexadecane
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Chloroxylenol
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Cyclopentasiloxane
Function:
Origin:
Butylene Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Benzoyl Peroxide
Function:
Origin:
Cyclohexasiloxane
Function:
Origin:
Ceteareth-20
Function:
Origin:
Dimethicone
Function:
Origin:
Sucrose
Function:
Origin:
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
Function:
Origin:
Acetyl Glucosamine
Function:
Origin:
Lactobacillus Ferment
Function:
Origin:
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
Function:
Origin:
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Function:
Origin:
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Function:
Origin:
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Function:
Origin:
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Function:
Origin:
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Function:
Origin:
Myristyl Alcohol
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
Function:
Origin:
Zeolite
Function:
Origin:
Algae Extract
Function:
Origin:
Linoleic Acid
Function:
Origin:
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Function:
Origin:
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Function:
Origin:
Caffeine
Function:
Origin:
Cholesterol
Function:
Origin:
Tocopheryl Acetate
Function:
Origin:
Bisabolol
Function:
Origin:
Polysorbate 80
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Function:
Origin:
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Function:
Origin:
Capryloyl Glycine
Function:
Origin:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
Function:
Origin:
Quaternium-22
Function:
Origin:
Caprylyl Glycol
Function:
Origin:
Isohexadecane
Function:
Origin:
Xanthan Gum
Function:
Origin:
Disodium EDTA
Function:
Origin:
Chloroxylenol
Function:
Origin:
Phenoxyethanol
Function:
Origin:
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
6.8
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6.8 10
6.8
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.5 20
1.2
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 6.8 10
6.8
All humectants
6.8
4
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 2.5 20
1.2
All occlusives
2.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Acetyl Glucosamine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Lactobacillus Ferment
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Algae Extract
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.8 5 No
All soothing
2.8
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Benzoyl PeroxideDescription is coming soon
Cyclohexasiloxane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
CyclohexasiloxaneA clear silicone fluid with very low viscosity that is commonly used as a solvent and emollient. It has excellent spreadability, rubs in quickly, and leaves a silky smooth after-feel on the skin.
Ceteareth-20
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-20A fatty alcohol emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water together, best for oil-in-water emulsions. It is also a cleansing agent. When combined with cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20 forms a mix that, according to acne.org, can be comedogenic.
Dimethicone
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Sucrose
Est. %1
Function
Origin
SucroseThis ingredient is more commonly known as table sugar or saccharose and is derived from sugar beets or sugar cane. It is used as a humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products, as well as a sweetener.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hordeum Vulgare ExtractA soothing and emollient extract derived from barley, a cereal grain commonly used in the breadmaking and beer fermentation process. It contains a beneficial polysaccharide called beta-glucan, as well as flavonoids and organic acids.
Acetyl Glucosamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetyl GlucosamineA body-natural amino-saccharide used in skincare as an anti-pigment ingredient. Some other benefits of acetyl glucosamine include decreased skin flakiness, improved wound healing, and even a slight reduction in facial wrinkles.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Poria Cocos Sclerotium ExtractAn anti-pigment and astringent extract from Poria cocos, an underground fungus. It has a proven skin brightening effect.
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polymethyl MethacrylateA powdered ingredient with an impressive sensory profile that gives off a creamy, sometimes velvety feeling on the skin. It is made up of tiny microspheres that roll smoothly across the skin and create slip and high spreadability.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laminaria Saccharina ExtractA soothing extract derived from a species of edible brown seaweed called sugar kelp or Devil’s apron (due to its shape and large surface). It contains water-binding and soothing polysaccharides, as well as many beneficial minerals.
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gentiana Lutea Root ExtractA fragrant extract from the roots of the great yellow gentian. It contains some of the most bitter compounds (amarogentin and gentiopicrin) and has a spicy, earthy scent with a hint of citrus.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterA butter-like, occlusive moisturizing, and emollient fatty oil extracted from the seeds of Murumuru palm. It consists mainly of lauric and myristic acid, as well as smaller amounts of oleic acid.
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerA synthetic ingredient that forms a gel when mixed with water. It can thus thicken and stabilize a product.
Myristyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristyl AlcoholA naturally derived fatty alcohol that thickens and stabilizes emulsions.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Zeolite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ZeoliteDescription is coming soon
Algae Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Algae ExtractThe name describes any extract made from any kind of algae. Algae extracts are moisturizing humectants – the gelatin-like polysaccharides bind and retain water, thereby hydrating the skin. Algae is a rich source of emollient and antioxidant compounds.
Linoleic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Linoleic AcidA fatty acid isolated from various plant oils (notably evening primrose, safflower, grape seed, and sunflower oil). It is an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that doesn't leave an oily, sticky residue and is especially suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
10-Hydroxydecanoic AcidDescription is coming soon
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
Cholesterol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CholesterolAn emollient and important barrier repairing lipid, effective when combined with fatty acids and ceramides. Around 25% of the skin’s lipid layer is made up of cholesterol and it is found in the membrane of every single cell in our body.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.
Polysorbate 80
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 80A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene Glycol DicaprateA thin, non-viscous emollient that gives shine with a smooth, non-greasy, and slightly powdery after-feel. It is often compared to mineral oil and can be used to replace this heavier oil without feeling overly greasy.
Capryloyl Glycine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Capryloyl GlycineA naturally-derived or synthetically produced multi-functional ingredient. As an anti-microbial it can act as part of a product's preservative system or reduce microbes on the skin that cause certain kinds of acne or dandruff.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed ExtractAn emollient extract from sunflower seeds that is packed with beneficial-for-skin ingredients such as squalene, phytosterols, phospholipids, amino acids, and antioxidant vitamin E.
Quaternium-22
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Quaternium-22Description is coming soon
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Isohexadecane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
IsohexadecaneA clear, colorless liquid that is commonly used as an emollient. It is made up of pure hydrocarbons and leaves a dry feeling on the skin upon application. It also increases the spreadability of a product.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Chloroxylenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChloroxylenolDescription is coming soon
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.