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'''Clinique Laboratories, LLC''' {{IPAc-en|k|l|ɨ|ˈ|n|iː|k}} is a manufacturer of skincare, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, owned by the [[Estée Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]] Corporation.

 

== History ==

In 1967, American [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] magazine published an article called “''Can Great Skin Be Created''?”, written by beauty editor Carol Phillips with Dr. [[Norman Orentreich]], discussing the significance of a skin-care routine. Evelyn Lauder, daughter-in-law of Estée Lauder, read the article,<ref>http://skinbody.glam.com/topics/beauty_brands/clinique/</ref> and brought it to Estée’s attention. Both Carol Phillips and Dr. Orentreich were recruited to help create the brand, and in August, 1968, Clinique premiered as the world’s first allergy tested, dermatologist-driven line at [[Saks Fifth Avenue]].<ref>http://www.ellecanada.com/beauty/clinique-c-est-chic/a/24346</ref>

 

==Clinique Medical==

In 2008, Clinique announced a partnership<ref name="medpress">http://www.cliniquemedical.com/press.html</ref> with [[Allergan]], the maker of Botox and former [[cosmeceutical]] partner of [[Elizabeth Arden]], with the result being a new line called Clinique Medical. The line is only available in physician's offices. The 5-product set is designed for pre- and post-operation skin care, and targets complications such as redness, tightness, burning, irritation, discoloration, among others that "slow the healing process."<ref name="optimizing">http://www.cliniquemedical.com/prof_optimizingRegimen.html</ref> The regimen includes a probiotic cleaner, skin conditioner, recovery complex to treat redness and discoloration, a treatment cream for lines and wrinkles, and a moisturizer with SPF 38.

 

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