Clinique 3 Step Skin Care

...is the basis of the Clinique range; it consists of a cleanser (facial soap) toner/liquid exfoliator (clarifying lotion) and moisturiser (dramatically different moisture lotion/gel). Each of these products can be ordered in different strengths for different skincare needs e.g. extra mild facial soap for people with sensitive skin. All of them have been created by dermatologists Facial Soap This comes in three strengths (extra mild, mild and oily) ...
...dermatologists and both (like all Clinique products) have been 100% allergy tested. When you have you consultation at the Clinique counter you will be advised which strength of facial soap is most suitable for you, for me it was mild which is the most popular with consumers. When you get it home (probably after spending an obscene amount of money) it will be in a light green box (which is a waste of packaging as it comes in its own tub) and you just ...

JayHall1991 01.12.2007 · Read full review
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...I noticed that the Clinique counter was very busy, and then saw their advertising. They were having a "Bonus Time" - buy two products and recieve a free bonus gift. The bonus gift had about 6 different product samples and I thought it was worth a go. Being a bit of a bargain hunter, I bought 2 products, got a free gift, then went back later to a different member of staff for another go. This strategy has served me well over the years :-)) I'm getting ...
...genuinely very enthusiastic about the Clinique products (it transpired she had just got back from a training course that they put all their sales staff through), but went through the skincare consultation and demonstration. The skin typing was a series of questions and answers that these days you can do on-line (see below). The demonstration consisted of exfoliating the back of one hand, then applying moisturiser to both hands so that I could feel ...

izzwizz 05.09.2003 · Read full review
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...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 a mass credit card splurge it is extremely useful to actually ...
...~Step one~ This is wear Clinique differ from the vast majority of cosmetic manufacturers. Clinique actually advocate the use of soap! Yes soap not greasy runny cleansing lotions but soap! But don't think you're getting off lightly here Clinique of course don't want you to run down to Tesco's and buy any old soap they want you to buy their special soap obviously! Clinque believe that the benefits to your skin by using their specially hand milled ...

jo1l 08.06.2003 (28.02.2004) · Read full review
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...gel as I told the Clinique lady i didnt like moisturisers as I felt they only blocked my pores and left my skin feeling greasy. I was told I absolutely had to use it though and to use the gel on my t-zone if i didnt like the lotion. THE RESULTS Now heres my experience... The first 2 days i thought it was lovely and I enjoyed the novelty of the 3 steps. My skin felt really clean from the soap, the clarifying lotion felt like it was doing something ...
...Now to be fair the Clinique lady told me this might happen as the products would bring all the impurities in my skin to the surface. Add to that I was also starting my weeks trial right at my 'time of the month' when I tend to break out and I really shouldnt have been that surprised. So with this in mind I kept to my 3 step routine and decided not to give up just yet. After my first week I was still in that 'spots starting to clear but apprehensive ...

MAIME 24.09.2007 (25.09.2007) · Read full review
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...junkie and have been using Clinique makeup for about 7 years and occasionally dabbled with their other lotions and potions (I'm obsessed with SuperDefense moisturiser, their 7day scrub is sublime and I can't/won't leave the house without All About Eyes). I have been using Dermatologica skin care products for about three years and although I never had any major complaints - breakouts kept to a minimum, non-perfumed products etc etc - I always felt ...
...never really felt my skin 'glowed'... something I always attributed to smoking, but at 23 and fit and healthy, my skin shouldn't feel dull and lack lustre! Whilst doing my regular re-stocking of my make up, I asked about this fabled 3step system. The consultant took me through the analysis - Type I (tres sensitive and super dry) and I snapped up the products (total cost £63 from John Lewis). I found the steps easy to follow - although irritating ...

fantasticmoosetastic 20.12.2007 · Read full review
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...makeup. I'd found recommendations for Clinique so I found myself at the Clinique counter at Boots. After I'd bought myself some foundation, concealer & powder (will write a separate review) I got myself to thinking about my skin care system. Again I'd read recommendations but other people said I should stick to my basic stuff if my skin was quite good. I bought myself a sample sized kit off ebay (£15) so I could at least give it a try. It arrived ...
...THE SYSTEM =========== Clinique advertise the system as 3 Products, 3 Minutes, Twice a Day. Step 1 is Cleansing, Step 2 Clarifying and Step 3 Moisturising. Each system is tailored to a skin type and you can have a consultation to determine your skin type either at your local Clinique counter or online (www.clinique.com) STEP ONE: This consists of Clinique's dermatologist-developed facial soap bar, or liquid facial soap. Yes... you read that correctly ...

miss_diva 05.01.2007 · Read full review
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...managed to blag myself some Clinique skin care samples. Having had the skin analysis to determine my "type", I was fortunate enough to receive the appropriate products to try out. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. The first time I used the products, I noticed a visible difference. My skin felt smoother, cleaner and fresher. Unlike some products than can leave the skin feeling taut, this left behind a more toned effect. After using up the samples, ...
...find out there! (Click on "Which products are right for you?") Lastly, as mentioned above, Clinique products are available from large Boots stores, Boots online (wellbeing.com) and large department stores. ©Weeping_Willow, 2002 Please note this has been revised since it was moved to its new category! ...

Weeping_Willow 19.05.2002 (14.06.2002) · Read full review
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...bright red. I saw the Clinique three step products advertised in a magazine and the advert is great, it really did make me seriously think about purchasing these products. So, for my eighteenth birthday I was asked by my mom what I wanted for this special occasion, I honestly couldn’t think of much, and I figured if the products work then what better present could a girl receive that beautiful model-like skin? I went into Selfridges and headed for ...
...on getting the three step Clinique system, there are different types of the system which suit different skin types. The assistant asked me a few questions about my skin to determine which of the products would be best for me. You can also go onto the website to determine which skin type you are and which products you should use. www.clinique.co.uk WHAT YOU GET Step 1. Facial Soap Step 2. Clarifying Lotion Step 3. Dramatically Different Moisture ...

silver_hotpants 28.09.2004 · Read full review
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...problem so decided to try Clinique Three Step. The product: Clinique three step sells itself as ‘three minutes, twice a day’ to get better skin. It involves first washing your face with a liquid soap, then using a type of cleanser/toner liquid on a cotton wool pad and finally moisturizing using their ‘dramatically different’ hydrating gel. These three products definitely enhance the sophisication of your bathroom in their classy green, pink and yellow ...
...as I started using the Clinique three step my face felt softer, and when I looked in the mirror it somehow started to look better – almost like I was wearing light foundation when I wasn’t. Even my husband, who usually gets nil points for his powers of observation, recently noted my skin was looking nicer. A month in I still get an occasional spot at that ‘time of month’ but the rest of the time enjoy far better skin and am overall very happy with ...

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...My sister had been using Clinique 3 Step Skin Care for sometime and her skin had noticably improved, and it was Bonus Time at my local Boots! I've always suffered from spotty skin since my early teens. I started using over the counter products, but my skin steadily deteriorated as I approached my early twenties. Then I started to notice that my skin was starting to get scarred, so I went to the doctor he prescribed some fairly strong gel which worked ...
...she suggested I tried her Clinique products, like me she's had problem skin for years, but has touched an acne cream since using Clinique. I was amazed at the difference it made in just a few days. A few weeks later when it was bonus time at my local Boots I went in and visited the Clinique counter. They helped my decide my skin type, and here I must recommend speaking to the assistants and drawing on their experience. I tried using their charts ...

pink.book 22.08.2003 · Read full review
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...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 ...
...and looks quite posh with CLINIQUE written in silver on the top, and the soap can be slid out on a little tray. It is hard milled, so it does last a very long time, and lathers up quite nicely. I felt it left a nasty film on my skin and burned like hell when it went into my eyes. Plus the ingredients suggest that it is a simple soap, with nothing spectacular in it, and therefore a scam. I lather up my pre-washed moist skin, and then rinse with plenty ...

hippylovechild 06.08.2003 · Read full review
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I have used the Clinique 3 step system for years now and swear by it! I use the formula for dry/combination skin. This set is terrific for people with dry skin or combination skin, because it evens out the skin tone providing it with essential moisture without leaving it greasy. The set in total is about $50 and it well worth the price. It lasts reasonably long, as long as you use the product sparingly. Do the process twice daily, morning and night, ...
...The first step is the mild facial cleanser, which i have in a liquid form rather than the bar soap form. The liquid cleans the skin deep down to remove dirt build-up and leave the face clean, fresh, and ready for step 2. The cleanser is as mild as it says, it washes off with ease, and the fragrance is very mild and fresh smelling. The only downside to the cleanser, is that it doesn't remove make-up, so be sure to remove all make-up before using the ...

dream860 21.01.2008 · Read full review
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After seeing the clinique 3 step skin care system advertised, i decided to give it a try because i have always found clinique products to be very reliable and good quality. When purchasing the item from my local debenhams store a very helpful lady who asked me several questions about my skin in order to pick the right strength products for me. My skin type was 'diagnosed' as strength 2 (partly oily, partly dry) The survise at the counter was exceptional ...
...counter across the country. I bought the 3 products which consisted of facial soap, clarifying lotion and moisturizer. After using the skin care system for a week i found that my skin had improved and blemishes around me nose had disapeared. However i was disapointed to discover that my skin seemed to become dry and flaky. However i did continue to use the system but i applied moisturizer when i woke up in the morning to prevent my skin becoming ...

sian-xo 06.09.2007 · Read full review
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...skin. I knew that Clinique had a good reputation but couldn't afford the range, luckily I received everything I needed for my Birthday 3 days ago. I was given 'Take the day off' make up remover, 'liquid facial soap', 'clarifying lotion' and 'dramatically different moisturising gel'. Imediately I noticed how gentle the products were on my skin, it felt so soft and smooth. I have only been using the products for 3 days and have noticed a dramatic ...

Chesh_grl 06.11.2007 (05.11.2007) · Read full review
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...was first approached by a Clinique consultant several years ago and given a sample of all 3 products and been encouraged to believe it truly was a miracle worker, maybe it was my youth or lack of persistence with the products, but I couldn't see what the fuss was about. However I am a Clinique fan and use many of their make up items and it's hard to ignore their advertising about this skin care approach, so in my later years of 28, I thought I would ...
...and I have never looked back. I have combination skin and a tendency for oily breakouts but since using these products, I find my skin stays fresher and clearer throughout the day. The soap and clarifying lotion seem to last forever (I only use the 3 steps in the morning and prefere using a make up remover and richer moisturiser at night), and even the moisturiser tends to last well. Disadvantages I would say are that individually, the products ...

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