CLINIQUE 7 Day Gentle Face Scrub Cream Exfoliator 3.4 oz/100 mL
by CLINIQUE · skin_care
Editor's Take
A thick, emollient scrub that suspends Silica in synthetic esters and coconut oil; effective mechanical exfoliation, but the base chemistry reads like 1990s Clinique.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 6.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 4.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 5.4 / 10
- Sustainability: 6.9 / 10
The Verdict
This is a reliable physical exfoliator built around mineral Silica and a rich, cushioning cream base of Tridecyl Stearate and coconut oil. The formula delivers smooth mechanical resurfacing without harsh abrasion, and Bisabolol adds a soothing finish. The trade-off: the emulsion relies on ethoxylated emulsifiers (Ceteareth-20, Oleth-10 Phosphate) and Triethanolamine, ingredients that have aged out of modern clean formulation. Worth it if you want a gentle, effective scrub and don't mind conventional chemistry.
Full INCI list
Water, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitol, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Bisabolol, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Triethanolamine, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin