Skin School Blog
Education.
Learn all about the science behind Clinique with our expert guides to ingredients, specific skin concerns and more.
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The best lightweight foundation for summer.
We bring you the the best lightweight foundations for summer, from barely-there bases to photo-ready full coverage.
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The ultimate Clinique perfume guide.
From fresh and fruity to rich and decadent, find your Clinique fragrance match with our expert guide.
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What are peptides in skincare?
Read on for our beginner’s guide to the anti-ageing powerhouse the experts are raving about.
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Can long-wear foundation be good for skin?
Looking for a long-wear foundation with skincare benefits? We've got you covered.
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Charcoal 101.
We break down everything you need to know about this detoxifying skincare hero.
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The anti-ageing skincare routine you need.
Target ageing round the clock with our AM and PM routines for plumper, younger-looking skin.
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What's Really Dehydrating Your Skin.
We spotlight three surprising reasons your skin feels dry, and one easy way to get glowing again.
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Do you know your skin type?
At Clinique, we’ve always believed that identifying your skin type is the first step on the road to great skin.
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The best skincare routine for oily & blemish-prone skin.
Our experts have worked out how to incorporate powerful, blemish-fighting ingredients into a super gentle, yet effective, anti-blemish routine.
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Andrea McLean on being skin confident at every age
The broadcaster, author and presenter talks us through her personal skin journey and gives us an insight into the skincare and self-care rituals that have helped her look and feel her best, every step of the way.
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Urea for skin
Read on to find out everything you need to know about the humble hydration hero your dry skin will love.
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Why we care about eye makeup safety.
The Clinique Eye Safety Promise ensures that every single eye makeup product created by the brand is ophthalmologist-tested, safe for sensitive eyes and safe for contact lens wearers.
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The ideal winter skincare routine
Read on for our expert guide to skincare in winter, including a few simple switches that’ll help protect and strengthen your skin barrier for healthy, happy skin – whatever winter throws at you.
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The ABCs of skincare active ingredients
Modern skincare routines seem to demand a whole alphabet of vitamins. But hard-working skincare products don’t have to be hard to understand.
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The ultimate in hydration and protection
Meet the dermatologist-developed moisturiser that does both: NEW Clinique Moisture Surge™ SPF 25 Sheer Hydrator.
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The Dermatologist’s Guide To Retinol
Everyone’s talking about retinol, but with so much information out there it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. So, who better to cut through the noise than London-based dermatologist Dr Emma Wedgeworth?
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The Beginner’s Guide To Retinoids
Dermatologists often refer to retinoids as the gold-standard in anti-ageing, and with very good reason.