Clinique 3-Step Skincare System Step 1 (Cleanse) Facial Soap Mild

Advantages: The ddml is great
Disadvantages: The soap is terrible

...I must admit, I am a bit of a sucker for overpriced cosmetics, skincare products being one of my weaknesses. Last spring, I decided to indulge in a pampering skincare routine, and visited my local perfumerie to find out what would make my skin turn to peaches and cream (I hoped overnight). It was suggested I try the tried-and-true Clinique 3-Step program. I was promised better skin in just two weeks! I was less than thrilled with my (very pricey) purchases. The combo: The three step skincare program consist of a bar of hard milled soap according to skin type (I was assigned type I/II which is normal to combination skin), a clarifying lotion also according to skintype (I was recommended to use 'clarifying lotion 2'), and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, aka DDML, for all skin types. For the whole set which consisted... Read review

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Advantages: Works, Looks Nice, Great Results
Disadvantages: Expensive, Uses Some Controversial Ingredients

....00 Liquid: 200ml = £13.00 This is more expensive than alot of cleansers on the market, but I believe that it is worth it as it is very effective at clearing the skin, prepping it for the other steps in the system and making your face feel clean, supple and oil free. I would give this product four stars out of five. Clarifying Lotion This comes in four strengths for different skin care needs (mild, 1, 2, 3, 4) and arrives in a clear plastic bottle, with a screw top, the Clinique logo and four different colours of liquid inside. This is the most controversial and criticised step in Clinique's core range, mainly because of its ingredients; denatured alcohol is seen to cause drying and accelerate the ageing process and some people argue that daily exfoliation is unbeneficial to the skin (making it less able to fight external aggressors... Read review

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Advantages: It works
Disadvantages: the price the moisturizer

...I'll admit I love lotions and potions for your skin, but when it comes to actually cleansing it using some greasy runny cleanser than a stinging tonerthat never really appealed so in all honesty good old soap and water ruled the day! So when I heard about Clinique's 3 step cleansing system it intrigued me as it seemed alot easier. However the price didn't so I put it to the back of my mind till I found myself prosing the goodies on offer in Macy's as you do! Given that Clinique is a sister company of the US cosmetic manufacturer Estee Lauder you'd expect their range to be slightly cheaper over in the US. However I wasn't expecting it to be that cheap! I was lucky to be able to purchase a trial size version of the 3 steps system for just over $23. The moisturizer in my pack retails for $20 normally as this is not a trial size. Prior to... Read review

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