Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3 Review

I got samples of the three step system and I wasn't thrilled about the  yellow soap or the "dramatically different moisturizer", but I loved the toner.  I always felt refreshed and clean after I used it. 

I just purchased the toner on its own and I use it after a mild cleanser (cetaphil) twice a day followed by an SPF neutrogena moisturizer and retin-A at night. 

This regime seems to be the trick and I credit the clinique toner for the difference because my skin used to get incredibly flakey from the retin-A, and now it's smooth and blemish-free.