Clinique Skincare

[xiahe]

i use Clinique and i love it! i use their Acne Solutions line - the foaming cleanser and toner [both do a really good job at controlling my breakouts - but of course i always get those hormonal/stress-related breakouts] and then their Dramatically Different Moisturizing gel. =]

 

[FantaZ]

I've used Clinique when I was in my teens for my acne but it didn't work. I was introduced to Biotherm in Asia and I'm sold on their products. I still use Clinique's exfoliator though but that's about the only thing I would buy there.

 

[pumpkincat210]

I don't like their skincare at all. The clarifying lotions/toners have too much alcohol in them IMO. the rest of the line just breaks me out.

 

[Hikaru-chan]

I hate Clinique skincare, I tried it about 8 years ago and it made my skin worse.
The toner is great for getting fake tan off if you've put to much on or as emergency polish remover, or to clean grime of your kitchen counters.

 

[eye_pr0mise]

how long do the full size systems last?

 

[CandeeNova]

i've tried clinque's 3 step systems many times in the last 10 years or so, but they never worked for me. they would always just dry me out very badly. i'm still on a mission to find the right skin care routine for me

 

[GlamQueen21]

Since I've purchased the Liquid Facial Soap Oily Skin Formula and Clarifying Lotion #4, my skin has never been great! I've used it for a week so far and I love it!! I haven't purchased the Dramatically Different Gel and will when I get paid so that I can complete my skincare regimen.

 

[cupcake_x]

I have sensitive skin and LOVE the clarifying lotion #2.. In fact, my boyfriend and I are constantly fighting over who gets to use it first!

I believe they have "mild" and "extra mild" versions, right?

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

I've tried a few clinique products before in the past and found that most of them were a bit too strong and irritating for my skin. I found the face wash and toners to be really drying. I also heard that you could take off nail polish with their toners before too which kind of freaks me out lol.

The Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion has some comedogenic ingredients in it but as with anything out there, some things may break other's out while other people may have no issues. I found it to be a bit too heavy too and never seemed to fully absorb into my combination dry skin either.

Now the Gel is quite nice and makes your face feel super smooth afterwards! But unfortunately if you have skin that's on the dryer side it may not be enough moisturization for you. But it's a good product if you want to layer it with other moisturizing products like a serum or something.

They're Moisturize Surge gel in the jar is very nice though. They say it's not meant to be used as a moisturizer and again dryer skin's will find that it's not enough but it adds a good bit of hydration to the skin. Another product that you can layer with if you would like.

For makeup remover's they're cleansing oil in balm form in the jar (sorry I forgot the name of it) is quite good too. It's pretty good for traveling as long as you're not going to leave it somewhere really hot or else it'll probably melt lol!

 

[bluedevilkitty]

I've used quite a few of Clinique's skincare products. The 3-step and Acne 3-step failed to do anything for my terribly acne-prone skin (however, the only thing that helped was accutane). I'm not a fan of any of their moisturizers, but I do LOVE the Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm (oil based but rinses off so cleanly, gets off waterproof mascara and sunscreen too!), and the Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser (I use it after the balm just to get my skin extra clean).

 

[Chelseaa]

I use clinique! I've used it before and switched back just over a year ago. This forum is making me regret my pricey choices for some reason - although I know that it works for me. I don't find that clinique works any miracles but my skin definitely stays in a very neutral state with occasional breakouts and minimal problems otherwise I guess. People talking about the toner being too harsh makes me nervous ... I don't want it to ruin my skin. It seems to be going well so far though. Definitely love the lotion, and the mildness of the facewash. I'm sure there are many other great products that trump clinique's, but my experiences have not been terrible. Since everybody's skin is very different it definitely doesn't hurt to give it a shot.
Also, clinique has another set of toners that are much more mild. You could try those out.

Hope you have good experiences with these products


oh and p.s. .... I use Clarifying Lotion II and my skin is pretty sensitive, dry-combination. No immediate negativities so far...

 

[RedRibbon]

I bought the three step skincare for normal to oily skins.

It worked really well at first, my skin felt lovely, then it started to feel as if the moisturiser wasn't really sinking in. I asked the Clinique lady about this and she said that I should use more of the toner/exfoliator. So I did..then I found out that the DDML contained no SPF and that I had to use City Block with it. You don't really want to use two moisturisers when you have combo skin.

I finished the products and didn't want to buy them again. I remembered that I liked the liquid soap so I got two bottles of that from Duty Free. I like it as a face wash and it lasts a long time but there are far cheaper ones which do a better job (e.g. Tesco Vitamin E face wash which costs less than £1 and works far better).

Then I came across the "30 things to do before you're 30" where you could send off for a sample sized set of the 3 step programme. I entered my details and they said I had dry skin so I received the set for dry skin.

The toner stung me like mad, I applied a little bit and literally, my face was burning for a good 5 minutes before I took it off and chucked it in the bin.

 

[AshleyTatton]

I use the Acne Solutions 3-step from them and love it. The clearing moisturizer is the only thing that could get rid of all the bumps on my forehead. Recently I've formed a couple cystic ance spots but they're not red or painful!

 

[shimmershadow]

I actually just got started on clinique's three step skincare. I have been loving it so far, and I highy reccomend it to anyone. It keeps my skin super clean and clear. They also have an extremely good selection so that no matter what skin type you are, they have something for you! I hope you decide to start clinique, it is amazing!!

 

[kchan99]

The Clarifying lotion have alcohol in for evopation only! It not the traditional alcohol in it. If the clarifying lotion stings or burns it is the wrong one. It should tingle not burn. The DDM lotion is for dry skin. the gel should be used by oily skin. The skin care is very good but you should be skin typed correctly not going by guessing. There are 8 questions that the consultant should ask to figure out the right products for you. It is not one type for all. Please feel free to ask me any questions.

The alcohol in the Clarifying Lotions is "traditional" alcohol. It's called SD alcohol, or denatured alcohol, which is mostly ethyl alcohol/ethanol, the drinking alcohol, with small amounts of rubbing alcohol or a bitter substance to prevent people from wanting to drink it. Mild Clarifiying Lotion doesn't have alcohol (ethanol).

Clarifying Lotion 1 ingredients: WATER, ALCOHOL DENAT, GLYCERIN, WITCH HAZEL, ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, CREATINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TREHALOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BLUE 1 (CL 42090), YELLOW 5 (CL19140), [ILN29287]

 

[naturallyfab]

I started using the 3 step skin care (type 3) in January, and my skin looks so much better. I noticed a difference within a few days of trying out the product, and now that I've been using it or a month and a half, I've noticed a huge difference in my skin. My pores are clearer, and if I do get a pimple, it's super small and goes away after a day. I don't have huge breakouts anymore