Clinique
Clinique For Men Exfoliating Tonic
A fragrance-free daily salicylic acid tonic for combination and dry skin that Clinique says smooths texture and preps for shaving.
- Salicylic acid, witch hazel, sodium hyaluronate, trehalose
- Marketed as fragrance free
- combination skin
- dry skin
Who it's for: Combination and dry skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
Skip it if you avoid drying alcohol: it lists Alcohol Denat..
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: Alcohol Denat.
Label answers before you buy
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Is Clinique For Men Exfoliating Tonic fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Does the formula list alcohol?
Yes. The label lists Alcohol Denat..
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
Ingredient-origin reference and limitations · How we record vegan evidence
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 15 of the 22 products in Dermatological Acne & Chemical Exfoliating Liquids with a recorded ingredient list.
- At 200 ml, it's tied for the largest size among the 9 products in Dermatological Acne & Chemical Exfoliating Liquids with a recorded size.
What it is
Clinique For Men Exfoliating Tonic is a daily liquid exfoliant for combination and dry skin, applied with a cotton pad after cleansing.
Key ingredients
- Salicylic acid: The exfoliating ingredient.
- Witch hazel, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin and trehalose: Also on the label.
How to use
After cleansing, apply to your face and neck with a cotton pad, then follow with moisturizer. Avoid the eye area.
Who should be careful
Clinique says it’s free of fragrance and phthalates, but denatured alcohol is the second ingredient. Unlike most of the line, this page doesn’t call it allergy tested.
What the brand claims
Clinique says it removes dead skin buildup, unclogs pores, smooths the surface and preps skin for shaving while helping maintain hydration.
Sources
- https://www.clinique.com/products/clinique-for-men-exfoliating-tonic (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Dermatological Acne & Chemical Exfoliating Liquids |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clinique |
| Size | 6.7 fl oz (200 mL) |
| Exfoliant | Salicylic acid |
| When to use | Daily after cleansing |
| Key ingredients | Salicylic acid, witch hazel, sodium hyaluronate, trehalose |
| Brand says it suits | combination, dry skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Alcohol Denat. |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat. (Sensitivity consideration), Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (witch Hazel), Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Benzophenone-4, Red 6 (ci 15850), Orange 4 (ci 15510), Yellow 5 (ci 19140) No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Which skin types is it for?
Clinique lists combination and dry skin.
Does it contain alcohol?
Yes. Denatured alcohol is the second ingredient.
How is it different from the Oil Control version?
The Oil Control Exfoliating Tonic is aimed at oily skin; this one at combination and dry skin.