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jameswelsh mentioning Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm at 03:47 in their YouTube videoTake the Day Off Cleansing Balm"It's iconic. It's very, very nice. It's very simple. It's fragrance-free and it gets the job done."$70.00@vanitarattan reviewing Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam at 11:52 in a YouTube Shorts videoAcne Solutions Cleansing Foam"The second ingredient of the anti-blemish cleansing foam is denatured alcohol."$28.00

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Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
3.8Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
James WelshJames Welsh1.6M subscribers
Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam
MENTIONSAcne Solutions Cleansing Foam
  • “The second ingredient of the anti-blemish cleansing foam is denatured alcohol”11:47–11:52
  • “Denatured alcohol, sorry, is a solvent. That's the reason for existing. But actually, in skin care, it's just not a good thing to use because the second it hits your skin, it starts to destroy the top layer of skin”11:52–11:57
  • “The sixth ingredient is witch hazel”13:42–13:43
  • “Witch hazel is a bit of a cheap trick. What it does is it's got tannins in it which is an antioxidant. Those tannins lead to a drying effect of the skin”13:45–13:48
  • “You're actually encouraging your skin to produce more oil. And so, you end up in this vicious cycle”14:10–14:11
  • “I like the third ingredient is salicylic acid which means it's probably at about 2%”
  • “Salicylic is great because it basically unclogs the pores. It's good for acne-prone skin”
  • Source: Best & Worst Cleansers for Oily Acne Prone Skin - Apr 28, 2026
Dr. Vanita RattanDr. Vanita Rattan1.2M subscribers
Brand note

Clinique is a legacy brand that splits its reputation between reliable, gentle skincare and sheer, wearable color — think the Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, a barely-there tint that feels hydrating and looks subtly different on everyone. Their moisturizers and cleansers are consistently described as simple, effective, and fragrance-free, making them a safe bet for sensitive or reactive skin. The trade-off: their complexion products can lean too dewy for oilier types, and some creators find the formulas basic compared to newer competitors.

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