Clinique In-depth Review

So, it's been around three weeks since I started the Clinique three step system. I went trough a lot of different elimination processes as well , so to see what really works best, and I think I finally figured out what works best for me.

So I started using the three products a suggested, the Clinique facial soap, the clarifying lotion and the moisturizer.

The Liquid Facial Soap

I tried both the facial soap bar and the liquid soap. There basically the same but I like the liquid better as its less messier. All this requires is that you lather it up and distribute it all over the face and then wash off. Trough the first times I used this I would get a menthol freshness which made me feel way cleaner. However, now I do get a fresh feeling but I can't really feel the menthol. This is by far the most product which has helped in making my skin smooth. In fact my skin has never felt this smooth. I've come to be so accustomed to this smooth feeling each time I use this, that whenever I skip this step I get the feeling my skin gets 'rough'.

The Clinique Clarifying Lotion

As in regards to the clarifying lotion, I've seen way to much negative reviews. I think that in order for this to work for you, first off you do not have to have too much oily skin. I have combination skin with a dry T-zone and normal cheeks and it works just fine. Moreover its best to apply it using cotton balls not cotton pads, as this helps for a better distribution of the product. I reckon that this is more of an exfoliater than a toner. Many people were complaining about a tingling sensation and redness. I did experience the tingling sensation, especially he first few times I tried this. I felt was face was burning off. However, it tingles less the more times you use it. Moreover, it did not provoke any redness on my face. I tried to apply i t twice once just to see if it provokes any redness , however it did not. But do not rub over and over again, especiince its stripping the skin, I recommend this is used only once evenly on the face. Do not rub this over and over again. I've eliminated this in my routine, just to see what it really does. I haven't been using it for a whole week and I can see that while I was using it, I did not get even one pimple. Now that I'm not using it I got random pimples at times. Hence this is great for achieving clearer skin. However I'll try to use it on weekends only, as this maybe harsh on the skin. If you're still unsure get the mild one instead cause it has no alcohol.

The Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

At first I thought that the moisturizer does nothing on my skin. However when I eliminated this I was surprised by how much it was keeping my face hydrated. I especially loved this when I used the clarifying lotion, as the latter after it gets absorbed leaves my skin somewhat dry.

The continuous rescue antioxidant moisturizer

Put bluntly, I can't really tell any of the benefits this gives, however I do believe it does protect my skin from gases and maybe I'll get to see its benefits in like 10 years time.

General Overview

The Clinique three step system ain't cheap, but after almost a month using the products, I can say that I've used like a quarter of the products, so they do not run out so fast. Moreover, I do not regret a single cent as they've worked wonders on my skin. I think that you just have to try and adapt the routine according to your skin.

Cost:
Liquid Facial Soap 200ml/ bar soap circa 17 euros
Clarifying Lotion 200ml circa 20 Euros
Dramatically /different Moisturizing Lotion (jar) circa 22 euros