Clinique

Clarifying Do-Over Peel 30ml

Name: Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel 30ml
Brand: Clinique

30ml

Quick Summary

Best forDry, combination and oily skin

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsGlycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid

OverallClinique's Clarifying Do-Over Peel is an exfoliator whose standout ingredients are glycolic acid (exfoliating), lactic acid (exfoliating) and salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients, but it contains drying alcohol high in the list. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day. Clinique recommends it for dry, combination and oily skin.

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Ingredient Analysis

17 of 20 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listedContains drying alcohol

Key ingredients

Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid Salicylic Acid

Full ingredient list (20) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
Glycolic Acid Exfoliant & resurfacing Sensitive skin caution
Lactic Acid Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract Hydrating marine extracts Generally gentle
Lactobionic Acid Gentle exfoliation Generally gentle

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Yeast Extract Conditioning ferment extracts Generally gentle
Acetyl Glucosamine Brightening & hydrating amino sugar Generally gentle
Tartaric Acid
Pyruvic Acid
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Benzalkonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types

The retailer's listing for this product was wrong, so this ingredient list was entered from the published label (checked 19 Oct 2026). Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients. Clinique also describes it as fragrance-free.

Does Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel contain alcohol?

Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 2nd of 20 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin.

Is Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: ferments (yeast extract). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is Clinique Clarifying Do-Over Peel suitable for sensitive skin?

It contains drying alcohol high in the list and glycolic acid, an exfoliating acid, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.