Clinique Clarifying Lotion

Advantages: it works
Disadvantages: initial outlay is pricey

...ago I was browsing the Clinique counter in a department store and spotted their version of a toner -Clinique Clarifying lotion. Clinique state firmly that the Clarifying lotion is not a toner, it's an exfoliation lotion. The fact it looks like a toner and works just like a toner made me think the exfoliation part was a load of manufacturers marketing hype. Apparently by sweeping (- yes sweeping not rubbing) a little of the lotion on a cotton wool ...
...softer skin with a healthy clinique glow. My first bottle of the Clarifying Lotion came as a promotional size as part of a special offer on the Clinique 3 steps Cleansing regime. Clinique manufacturer the clarifying lotion in 5 different strengths Mild - for very sensitive skin Lotion 1 - for sensitive skin Lotion 2 - for normal to oily skin Lotion 3 - for oily skin Lotion 4 - for very oily skin. Prior to any impulse purchase it is important ... Read review

Advantages: tones and tightens pores, nice packaging,
Disadvantages: can sting slightly, can be drying, expensive, smell

...skin type is then the clinique website offer a questionaire to inform you of your skin type and suitable products, or you could just go along to one of the clinique counters in department stores or the larger Boots stores. its allergy tested and 100% fragrance free The Packaging - The clarifying lotion comes in ethier 200ml or 400ml bottles. The 200ml costs around £14. I started using mine in late december and am coming to the end of the bottle ...
...day. Clinque packaging is simple and understated but quite classy and grown up! The bottles are clear but slightly frosted and come with a large green screw lid. The effective design of the lid means that you wont accidentally spill any because it fits on nice and securely. The III combination lotion colour is a transparent pale pink colour. My housemate has the II type for normal skin which is purple. Use of the product - To use this product effecively, ... Read review

Advantages: Tingling fresh feeling
Disadvantages: An awful smell

...stars-in-my-eyes-at-a-giveaway thing. Buy 2 Clinique products and get a free goodie bag with tester size Clinique products. I am always a sucker for these offers. So in my latest goodie bag I got a quite generous 60ml size bottle of the Clarifying Lotion 2 (for normal skin). And....how was it? ------------------ 1. Appearance I like how Clinique present this toner. No messing about - simply a plastic clear bottle with an easy to unscrew cap and ...
...half an hour. The Clinique site tells me "Skin appears smoother, softer, with more light-reflecting qualities." Hmm...the smoother, softer bit - fine, I can buy that. As for the light-reflecting qualities - not sure if that means I should be walking around with a shiny face, but luckily that's not the case! ;-) 5 out of 5 for effect. So, what is the overall verdict? Am I now a dedicated user of toner? Erm...no. I don't use the toner all the time, ... Read review

Advantages: Different types for your skin, cleans very thoroughly
Disadvantages: cost,

I came across Clinique a few years ago in Boots. The counter girls were stopping people and reviewing your face and giving you samples suitable to your skin type. They stopped me and moved a few sliders about on their skin type consulter after asking me a few questions. Bobs your Uncle and I came away with samples for Skin type 2. One of these samples was Clarifying Lotion. The nice counter lady told me that I MUST sweep my face with cotton wool ...
...that make? Clinique say that the Clarifying Lotion is not a toner but an exfoliation lotion. This is kinda weird as it looks like a toner, seems to be liquid like a toner but hey, Clinique must know what they are talking about. About the sweeping part - you have to moisten a cotton ball with the lotion and sweep it across your face, not rub. This helps to sweep away any dead surface skin cells, therefore helping to promote skin cell regrowth, remove ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to use no dryness or flakiness
Disadvantages: Price is very high

...online or ask at any clinique counter in boots or department store. I would recommend getting samples from them then buying the actual bigger products online where you can get them in the huge sizes for half the shop prices. I personally buy the 487ml clarifying lotion 2 and it comes with a pump dispenser where you place the cotton ball or pad on the lift up lid and it press down and it pumps just the right amount you need directly to the ball with ...
...a day after cleansing with clinique facial wash or clinique soap and then finishing with clinique ddml moisturiser which again is expensive but well worth the money. You use a very small amount and the largest bottle comes with a pump again and can be purchased on various places on the internet for £10 less than the shop price. I started with a 200ml bottle and I am now half way through the larger bottle. So even though it seems expensive at first ... Read review