This is a makeup remover. I know it says it is a cleanser but if you read the directions on the container(Which is in my hand right now) it says to use it "before" your Clinique 3-step system. So yeah it is a little confusing, I wish Clinique would give better information on some of their products.

It's more of a makeup remover in "cleanser" form. But you'll definitely need to use an additional cleanser for keeping the skin clean and toned. It gets rid of surface "stuff" like makeup, dirt and oil, prepping it for "real" cleansers that go deeper.

I use this at night for both cleaning my skin and removing make-up. It works great! I use it in the shower and my skin is left feeling very clean but not dry. I also am acne prone and have not had any problems with this cleanser causing break outs.

This is a cleanser and a makeup remover at the same time, but after using it I use the liquid facial soap to clean it all out.

This is a cleanser

No, this is not part of the acne solutions system. It definitely does have similar packaging though!

Yes, the Clinique lady at Macy's told me to use this before the 3 steps of the Acne Solutions system, and yes, you should use both this gel and the Acne solutions cleansing foam.

I believe it is ok to use with acne solutions...I have oily, sensitive, acne prone skin and this pre cleanser works perfectly with my day or night skin regimen which by the way is all from clinique. Hope this helps!!

Clinique says you can mix&match thier products. Especially the ones with similarly colored containers.

I use the same system for some cystic acne along the jaw line and yes it works great for make-up removal. It never irritates my skin and leaves it feeling clean and non irritated. Hope this helps!

I am just like you. I am oily around the nose, but pretty much normal everywhere else. This is a great product. It will draw the oils out from your nose, while smoothing everything out as well. You should give it a shot.

Hi, here's how to determine what type of skin you have: at the morning , start with your regular routine, after wash your face , don't apply toner or moisturizer yet. pat your face dry. and check your face after 30minutes or 1hour. If you feel tight or dry over all face , you probably have dry type of skin; if your feel dry on cheeks, but comfortable on your forehead and nose,than you have combination dry skin; if you feel comfortable all over, but a little more greasy on the forehead and nose, then you have combination oily; if you feel oily all over your face , or you see your face is glowy, you might have oily skin.

If you only get oily around your nose, but your cheeks are comfortable and oil-free, then you have combination skin. Cleansers and other products made for oily skin may be too harsh for you, and can end up drying out your skin. You should look for products designed for combination skin.
Hope this helps!

Most people get a little oily throughout the day, but if you only get oily around your nose I wouldn't worry about getting a cleanser made specifically for oily skin. I have very oily skin throughout my t-zone and I find that I need something a little more to really cut through the oil, make-up and dirt that has built up on my skin throughout the day. If you're interested in a Clinique product, I would recommend you try the cleansing milk first. I tried that when I was experimenting with different facial cleansers, and I found that it was gentle and worked well. If you still find that your skin gets oily, then maybe move up to an oily skin-specific cleanser

I have acne prone skin and I think this cleanser is great! It removes dirt and oil but, without over drying. It did not make my acne worse at all.

I would honestly say that it would not or shouldnt cause you to break out. I would suggest this for people with sensitive skin or who dont want "over-drying " effect cause by some products. This is a simple and basic wash and does its job. Hope this helps.

I have oily, sensitive, acne prone skin and this pre cleanser that I have been using for months has not broken me out or irritated my skin not once. Good luck!

My skin is SUPER acne prone, and according to my experience this cleanser has not aggravated my skin at all, in fact my skin feels cleaner with it before I use my regular acne facial cleanser.

Yes, it is oil-free and it's perfect for removing the SPF. I too have oily skin and use the City Block and it's really heavy. This cleanser takes all that stuff away, leaving nothing behind but clean skin!

Yep, this cleanser will definitely take off the city of your face, but after removing makeup you'll need to use a regular face cleanser, I use the Clinique liquid facial soap.