Clinique

Dermatologist-tested cosmetics company

Clinique is a cosmetics and skincare brand known for its dermatologist-developed products and clinical, fragrance-free approach.

The name borrows French medical associations—*clinique* means clinic—to suggest scientific rigor.

The brand pioneered the department store skincare counter consultation: She picked up some Clinique moisturizer at the mall.

skincare

moisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

  • cleanserSubstance for removing grime
  • tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
  • serumBlood's watery portion

exfoliant · hydration · acne · dermatologist · facial · mask · sunscreen · anti-aging · wrinkles · collagen

hypoallergenic

fragrance-free

Without added smell

safe · tolerance · tested · non-comedogenic · paraben-free · unscented · dermatology

brand

department store

Large multi-section retail establishment

Happy · bonus time · gift with purchase · cosmetics counter · Sephora · Ulta · duty-free

makeup

foundation

Underlying support structure

blush · concealer · powder · liner · primer · highlighter · bronzer · palette · gloss · contour

Categories
Opposites
brand positioning/market tier

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Aquatic amusement destination

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brand aesthetic/philosophy

CliniqueMAC

Network card identifier

Too Faced

formulation approach

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British handmade cosmetics company

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Family

clinic, clinical, clinics, clinician, clinically, clinicians, preclinical, subclinical, nonclinical

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G