Clinique 7 Day Gentle Face Exfoliator Lightweight Silica Cream Scrub, 8.5 fl oz — Fragrance-Free, Allergy-Tested

Clinique 7 Day Daily Gentle Face Exfoliator is a lightweight, silica-based cream scrub that smooths and refines skin texture for daily use on all skin types.

This dermatologist-developed exfoliating cream gently buffs away dry, rough patches and surface flakiness so moisturizers absorb better and makeup lays down more evenly. The water-based formula is lightweight, allergy-tested, and fragrance-free, designed to be gentle enough for everyday use while delivering visible smoothing of skin texture and helping reduce the look of fine, dry lines.

How does this exfoliator work without irritating skin?

The formula uses finely milled silica particles suspended in a water-based cream to provide mild mechanical exfoliation rather than harsh abrasion. Clinique’s dermatological guidance ensures the concentration and particle size balance efficacy with gentleness, and the product is allergy tested and fragrance-free to lower the risk of irritation.

• Silica particles polish away dead skin cells for a smoother surface.
• Water-based cream base reduces drag and prevents over-drying.
• Allergy-tested, 100% fragrance-free to minimize sensitivity triggers.

When and how often should I use this scrub?

Despite the name implying daily use, frequency depends on your skin’s tolerance; many people use it several times a week or daily if their skin responds well. Apply to damp skin, massage gently in circular motions, then rinse thoroughly; follow with a hydrating moisturizer for best results.

• Use on damp skin to improve glide and even exfoliation.
• Massage briefly—no need for heavy scrubbing—to avoid irritation.
• Rinse completely and follow with your usual serum or moisturizer.

Will this help my make-up look smoother?

Smoother skin surface from removing flaky patches and dead cells creates a more even canvas for foundation and concealer, helping makeup apply more uniformly and last longer. The lightweight finish of the exfoliator doesn’t leave residue that could interfere with base products.

• Refines texture so foundation lays down more evenly.
• Minimizes appearance of dry lines for a smoother finish.
• Leaves skin prepped to absorb moisturizers and primers effectively.

What skin types is this suitable for and what should I avoid?

The product is formulated for all skin types and is especially useful for those with dry, dull, or uneven-textured skin wanting a gentle daily polish. Avoid use on actively broken or inflamed skin, and if you have very sensitive or reactive skin, patch test first or reduce frequency until tolerance is established.

• Suitable: normal, oily, combination, and dry skin seeking texture improvement.
• Not recommended for open wounds, fresh rashes, or recently resurfaced skin.
• Patch test if extremely sensitive; reduce frequency if redness appears.

Who is this for: Clinique 7 Day Daily Gentle Face Exfoliator is aimed at anyone wanting a mild, daily-friendly physical exfoliant that refines texture without fragrance or heavy drying. It’s a good fit for people who want improved product absorption, smoother makeup application, and a clinically guided, allergy-tested formula from a dermatologist-founded brand.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, 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 41757Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.