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What is your skin barrier?

Clinique Derm Pro Dr. Adriane Pompa explains why your skin barrier is the foundation of healthy-looking skin and how to keep it happy.

Ingredient to Know

Whey Protein

Whey protein is the de-aging skin care ingredient to smooth out your skin and plump it up.

Cult Classic

It’s the rock goddess of hydrators. Moisture Surge creates a veritable frenzy with its addictive gel-cream texture that rivals the moisturization powers of a rich cream. Here’s the inside scoop on what makes it so iconic.

Insider's Picks

Amelia Liana’s Sunday Skin Pampering Ritual

Easy, replenishing skin care for better, brighter Mondays.

Pretty Easy

How To Remove Long-Wearing Mascara

Everything you love about a long-wearing mascara (No smudging! No budging! No flaking!) is also what can make it trickier to remove at the end of the day. Here’s the safest, simplest way to melt away even the most tenacious makeup.

Insider's Picks

My Moisture Surge Must-Have

With five addictive Moisture Surge formulas to choose from, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Check out what these insiders have to say about their #1 desert island-worthy picks.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion was Clinique’s first-ever moisturizer and has been the foundation of great skin ever since. It’s a genius. Here’s why.

Game Changer

5 Reasons to Exfoliate Daily

Once or twice a week is great, but everyday exfoliation is even better. Clinique Derm Pro Dr. Michelle Henry gives us her top five reasons to exfoliate daily.

Cult Classic

3-Step Skin Care System

3-Step revolutionized the beauty industry in 1968, being the first 100% fragrance-free, dermatologist-developed and customizable skin care system. Here’s a look at the making of an icon—and how it creates great skin in 10 days.

Ingredient To Know

Retinol

Everything you need to know about retinol, the gold standard anti-aging ingredient dermatologists swear by.

Game Changer

How to Find the Best Facial Moisturizer

Moisturizing is one of most important steps in any skin care routine—it’s essential to healthy skin. But, one hydrator doesn’t work for all skin types. That’s why it’s so important to find the best moisturizer for your unique skin needs.

Game Changer

The Best Morning and
Nighttime Skin Care Routines

Clinique Derm Pro Dr. Emma Wedgeworth shares her morning and evening skin care routines.

Game Changer

Your Skin-Saving Guide To Winter

We’re not going to let blustery weather keep you from feeling beautiful. Our winter skin care guide has all the tips you need to stay comfortably hydrated (and positively radiant) all season.