Skin Concerns
· Deep cleansing
What You’ll See On The Ingredient List
Charcoal Powder
Why Your Skin Needs It
This purifying ingredient helps to deeply cleanse skin and unclogs pores.
The Clinique Expertise
We’ve infused our best-selling cleansing balm formula with this detoxifying ingredient to create Take The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm. It gently removes even the toughest face and eye makeup, and the charcoal makes it great for oilier skin types.
Good To Know
We use a finely milled Japanese charcoal known as Kishu Bincho-tan.
Japanese Charcoal
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Japanese Charcoal
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Japanese Charcoal
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More Key Ingredients
Aloe Bioferment + HA Complex
Aloe bioferment + HA complex helps hydrate in two ways—attracts moisture and helps retain it.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxy acids gently slough away dead skin cells, revealing smoother and brighter skin.
CL302 Complex
Clinique’s exclusive CL302 Complex helps visibly reduce dark spots and discoloration.
Glycerin
Glycerin supports your skin’s natural moisture barrier by attracting moisture from the air and retaining water in skin to help keep the skin hydrated.
Gyokuro Green Tea
Gyokuro green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm upset skin, reduce irritation, and protect against future damage.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid plumps skin with hydration, helping it look and feel better instantly.
Lactobacillus Probiotic Ferment
Lactobacillus probiotic ferment helps calm the look of irritation and promotes stronger skin.
Retinoid
Retinoids are derived from vitamin A, which helps accelerate cell turnover and refine skin’s texture.
Safflower Seed
Safflower Seed Oil is rich in linoleic acid and helps leave skin feeling soft and nourished.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid helps clear up clogged pores, blackheads, stubborn acne, and blemishes.
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Sigesbecia Extract is a powerful procollagen extract, prized for helping skin maintain its natural density.
Performance, Safety, Science
Clinique launched the first-ever line of dermatologist-developed skincare in 1968. The promise: to deliver effective, safe, clinically proven formulas that create great skin. We avoid using allergens, irritants and ingredients in ways that could potentially harm your skin.
Proven results are from how multiple ingredients are combined using the latest scientific breakthroughs to achieve maximum results without irritation. As science evolves, we continuously re-examine ingredients with our researchers, formulators, clinicians, and guiding board-certified dermatologists.
No parabens. No phthalates. No fragrance. Just happy skin.