Brand

Clinique

Known for the 3-Step System, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, and the Moisture Surge moisturizers.

Clinique launched in September 1968 at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York as a new brand from The Estee Lauder Companies, built on dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich's cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize method. It debuted with 117 products, including the 3-Step System. Clinique describes its skincare and makeup as allergy tested and 100% fragrance free.

Founded

1968

Founder

The Estee Lauder Companies (Leonard Lauder and Estee Lauder) with Vogue beauty editor Carol Phillips and dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich

Headquarters

New York City, USA

Ownership

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL)

Ownership and scale

Clinique says it is sold in about 140 countries and territories.

Brand timeline

1967
Vogue runs Carol Phillips' feature "Can Great Skin Be Created?" with Dr. Norman Orentreich
1968
Clinique launches at Saks Fifth Avenue with 117 products, including the 3-Step System

Where to buy

Brand siteUlta BeautyMacy's

Where to get the best offers

clinique.com offers 10% off subscription orders and runs periodic sitewide sale events.

Clinique products we have reviewed

luxury

Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Clinique

Key Ingredient

Aloe bioferment

Key ingredients named by the brand: Aloe bioferment, Hyaluronic acid and Blend of vitamins C and ENo fragrance listed in the ingredient listGel-cream moisturizer, 1 fl oz (30ml)

$31.00/ 1 fl oz (30ml)($1.03/ml)

Review Product

luxury

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum

Clinique

Key Ingredient

CL1870 Peptide Complex

Key ingredients named by the brand: CL1870 Peptide Complex, Advanced retinoid and Hyaluronic acidNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listPump serum, 1.7 fl oz (50ml)

$109.00/ 1.7 fl oz (50ml)($2.18/ml)

Review Product

luxury

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

Clinique

Key Ingredient

Pure urea

Key ingredients named by the brand: Pure urea, Pure glycerin and Pro-lipidsNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listLotion moisturizer, 4.2 fl oz (125ml)

$34.00/ 4.2 fl oz (125ml)($0.27/ml)

Review Product

luxury

All About Eyes Eye Cream with Vitamin C

Clinique

Key Ingredient

Vitamin C

Key ingredients named by the brand: Vitamin C, Caffeine and Whey proteinNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listEye cream, 0.5 fl oz (15ml)

$39.00/ 0.5 fl oz (15ml)($2.60/ml)

Review Product

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