Thoroughly p*ssed off with ciao now, not writing anything else until my last review reappears, so th...
Thoroughly p*ssed off with ciao now, not writing anything else until my last review reappears, so this may well be the last you see of me......
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Having tried a few Clinique products and being left disappointed that they didn’t work as well as I’d expected, I’ve always avoided, despite many attempts by several friends to ‘convert’ me, trying the Clinique 3 Step System. I finally gave in however, when one of said friends bought me a 3 StepGift Set for Christmas. She knows I have oily/spot prone skin, and so she got me the set for skin types 3 and 4, which is for normal to oily/oily skin. The 3 Step System, for anyone who doesn’t know consists of, you guessed it, 3 steps, as follows: Step 1: Cleanse (Facial Soap or Liquid Facial Soap), Step 2 : Tone (
Clarifying Lotion), Step 3 : Moisturise (Moisturising Lotion or Gel). My step 1 is the Liquid Facial Soap Oily Skin Formula.
Clinique’s Liquid Facial Soap is priced at £13 for a 200ml bottle, or £15 for 3 50ml tubes which would be ideal for taking on holiday etc. if you’re a fan of travelling light. They can be bought direct from the Clinique website, from a Clinique counter (of which there are many, situated more often then not in Department Stores such as Debenhams, John Lewis, Boots etc.), or online from one of several discounted beauty retailers. I’d also suggest looking on Ebay if you’ve never used the product before, as many people sell Gift With Purchase size Clinique products which allows you to try the product before splashing out on the full size version.
As already mentioned, the cleanser comes in either a tube or a bottle, depending on the amount it contains. The tubes are your basic squeezy tube with a screw-on lid, in Clinique’s signature green colours. The bottles are a translucent green colour, allowing you to see how much cleanser you have left, and have a pump-action top, which dispenses just the right amount. The bottle shows the name of the product and which skin types it’s for on the front, and a brief description on the back.
The information on the back of the bottle reads as follows: ‘3-Step skin care: Step 1. Liquid facial soap Oily Skin Formula. Combination Oily to Oily. Types 3,4. Clinically formulated. Allergy tested. 100% Fragrance free. Thorough cleansing developed by Clinique’s dermatologists for the needs of skin comfortable inn the cheeks/oily in the T-Zone, or oily all over. Leaves skin feeling fresh and clean. Non-drying. Use twice daily.’
Now, I have very sensitive skin, and tend to have severe reactions even to fragrance free, hypoallergenic, and sensitive skin formulas, but I can honestly say I’ve never had any kind of reaction or even discomfort from using a Clinique product.
The cleanser itself is a colourless liquid-gel type consistency, which has no detectable scent until lathered. When applied to a damp face, the liquid creates quite a fine lather, which is then easily massaged over the entire face. The scent is not strong or unpleasant, and could be described as simply fresh and clean. The cleanser is then easily rinsed off with a splash or 2 of warm water.
I completely agree with the statement that this stuff leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean, and it certainly doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight (which many cleansers for oily skin can do). The effects seem to last well, and my skin feels clean, fresh, and most importantly, not at all greasy, all day.
When it comes to long term effects, I’m afraid I can’t really say how well this cleanser fares on it’s own, as I’ve been using it along with the other 2 steps from the 3 Step system. What I can say is that used along with the other products, this has made a marked improvement to the condition of my skin. I’ve found products before which help keep my adult acne under control, but there’s always been some kind of adverse effect like dry, flaky skin for instance, but using the 3-Step System, I’ve been able to keep it under control without having to sacrifice anything else.
I’ve now been using the 3 Step system for nearly 5 months and my skin is clearer, and more comfortable than ever. I really wanted to say I didn’t get on with this product, but I have to admit, I’m totally converted! I started using my 200ml bottle at New Year and I’m just getting to the last bits now, so it’s lasted ages, making it well worth the price, and I‘ll be stocking up as soon as it runs out. I’m so glad my friend bought me this, but don’t tell her that!
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May 6th, 2007
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