Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

...I am relatively new to Clinique because i used to be allergic to it. But nowadays my skin is a little older and a little more picky. I bought this product because it was recommended by a friend who swore it could shift even pesky stage make up. Anyone who,like me, has worn stage make up to it's full potential will know how hideous it is to remove but with this product you merely swipe it on (maximum panda effect that is so worth it!) all over, rubbing ...
...it to do it's job. Clinique themselves say to follow it up with moisturiser and i have to agree, even if it does moisturise, it's only step one of your skin routine (as a cleanser it needs to come off after application as it's fairly oily upon application, your skin is not left oily however once it's rinsed off and patted dry with a towel)
The product add on here says its an exfoliator but it's not, it is just a balm but a very good one at ... more

This product is such a recommendation from me.
I am relatively new to Clinique because i used to be allergic to it. But nowadays my skin is a little older and a little more picky. I bought this product because it was recommended by a friend who swore it could shift even pesky stage make up. Anyone who,like me, has worn stage make up to it's full potential will know how hideous it is to remove but with this product you merely swipe it on (maximum panda effect that is so worth it!) all over, rubbing it into your eyelashes especially and then rinse of with water. If you have tons of make up on then repeat but it is usually unnecessary. (It doesnt just apply to stage make up thought, for every day make-up, a smaller amount is required but is no less effective)
Its just a brilliant thing, it doesnt hurt your eyes (can make you a little foggy in the eye department but it rinses straight out) and it just destroys all make up. If like me you are used to waking up looking a little panda eyed for your own liking, then this is just for you. There is no make up even vaguely hanging around your lower lashes and you can wake up make up free on your pillow and face.
This product is suitable for all skin types, it won't dry your skin, in fact it moisturises it and it lasts forever because it's a wax and you need hardly any of it to do it's job. Clinique themselves say to follow it up with moisturiser and i have to agree, even if it does moisturise, it's only step one of your skin routine (as a cleanser it needs to come off after application as it's fairly oily upon application, your skin is not left oily however once it's rinsed off and patted dry with a towel)
The product add on here says its an exfoliator but it's not, it is just a balm but a very good one at that. Officially it's a cleanser and a make up remover and as with all Cinique products (they claim) it's 100% fragrance free.

Prices for this product are varied on different sites. On Ebay (uk) you can get the 15ml version for anything from 99p to 3.00 (all minus a couple of pounds for Postage and Packaging)
The larger 125 ml (in the picture here) is coming in at around 18.49 plus 3.75 postage and packaging from Hong Kong.(all UK Pounds)
Amazon.co.uk are selling it new for 17.99 (plus p & p) and that is for the 125 ml.
Clinique.co.uk themselves are selling it at 18.50 GB pounds. So anyone selling it for any more are just trying to rip you off. I work on the principle that if it's less than the original maker is selling it, it's a bargain so don't be tempted to pay more than the 18.50 GBP. Postage and packing is a different matter obviously, but for the core product, no more.
Clinique.co.uk charge anything from 4.95 to 10,50 GBP with 4 options, all ranging from standard delivery, next day, next day AM and Saturday AM ascending in price.

Overall, if you are looking for a bargain, i would suggest either Ebay or Amazon because their postage and packing is smaller usually...not too much for standard, but a little depending on how much you like to pinch your pennies! 

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