Clinique clarifying lotion helps with milia

Advantages: Clears up my cheek milia, exfoliates really well, diminishes wrinkles
Disadvantages: Stings a bit when applied, fairly expensive for most

...For years I've had milia on my cheeks, but I didn't know what they were. Since I read that milia only appears around the eye area, I always presumed that I'm just prone to whiteheads. Although they're not really whiteheads since they look like bumps under the skin. They are trapped skin cells. If I tried to squeeze them, I'd make an absolute mess of my skin and they'd then turn into inflamed spots that can be popped. However for the first few days, there would be nothing but clear liquid in them. I was always puzzled by this. And then I came across a forum where someone was talking about their cheek milia and I recognized my problem. Funny enough, the advice to try Clinique Clarifying Lotion came from my boyfriend. He uses it all the time and claims that's why his skin looks amazing, despite having oily skin. Don't you just love...

rosalynn 24.06.2009 · Read review
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exfoliating lotion

Advantages: tightens pores, reduces pimples and blackheads..exfoliates!
Disadvantages: can smell like pure alcohol..can dry the skin out if not using the right lotion for your skin

...a little bit about the brand and product: Clinique is actually an american not french brand now owned by Este Lauder who also own brands like clarins, mac, bobby brown, aveda, skii and several more high end products as well as their own este lauder range of products. Clinique was founded in 1968 and was the first company to introduce their famous 3 step system still followed by almost every brand now that is cleanse-tone and moisturise. The clarifying lotion is the "toner" part although I was told it actually works more like an exfoliator and gets rid of dead skin cells as u sweep it across your face. The packing is an opaque cylinder bottle of either 200ml's or 500 ml's with a green screw top lid. It comes in 5 formulations: mild, 1,2,3,4. hokaii.......... now onto my experience with the clarifying lotion: I remember going to...

sarima 27.07.2009 (01.10.2009) · Read review
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clinique clarifying lotion does actually work!

Advantages: it works and is easy to use
Disadvantages: can dry your skin out slightly

...much as it would dry a person with dry skins skin. the 3 step routine the clarifying lotion is part of a group of three products that work together to help you skin look and feel as good as possible. the first product to use is the soap, which also comes in different levels, this is fairly obvious as you just wash your face with this. then the clarifying lotion, and then moistureiser, the moistureiser is a good product to use as the clarifying lotion can dry your skin out. the moistureiser is available for both dry and oily skin use overall using the product is extreamly easy, and even when pressed for time it only takes about two minutes at do all three steps - if even that long confused about which level is right for you? dont be. i was when i first wanted to start using it, but i went to a clinique counter and asked one...

kristibella 20.06.2007 · Read review
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Lets clarify a few things!

Advantages: it works
Disadvantages: initial outlay is pricey

...All beauty care manufacturers promote the cleansing regime of: cleanse,tone and moisturize. Having spent years religiously following this regime, I always found that whilst I had the perfect cleanser and moisturizer, the toner part of the regime let me down. They were either too weak and watery and so totally useless or they were like applying paint stripper to my face - not a nice experience I'll add. On my quest to find the perfect toner I've probably tried the lot from the cheapo one's in Boots to the "It costs how much?" on the Elizabeth Arden counter. A year 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...

DDG_Moi 03.04.2004 · Read review
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Clearly Clarifying

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

...I recieved this product as an extra christmas present last year along with other clinque products. I asked for this clarifying lotion because i had heard amazing things about it, both on here and from other people i knew... so on to the review! Clinque have a three step care system for the skin, designed to cleanse and remove dirt from the skin, exfoliate and leave the skin smooth whilst tightening the pores and finally to moisturise the skin, leaving it silky soft. The clarifying lotion is actually a toner. A toner is a product deisgned to be used after you wash/clense your skin. Toners are generally liquid, you apply the toner to cotton wool and sweep over the skin whilst the ingredients work to remove any remaining cleanser whilst tightening the pores helping to create a flawless finish. Most tones i have used have been...

kittycatcookie 17.03.2007 · Read review
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Clarify your skin

Advantages: It really works, beautiful skin
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I've found another great product from Clinique that has now become part of my everyday beauty routine. It's one of those products that makes you think, "what did I do without it." The product I am talking about is their Clarifying Lotion Number 2. This lotion (which is actually a liquid) is part of their exfoliators range which are said to encourage skin renewal for a smoother complexion. They have gentle formulas which they say are the perfect way to uncover your skin's natural radiance. Firstly, just a bit of history about Clinique. Clinique is one of the world's largest suppliers of prestige makeup and fragrance products. It was launched by Estee Lauder Companies in August 1968. I have always viewed Clinique as an upmarket product and one that is known to have a very good reputation. It is more expensive than other makeup...

Spottydog11 29.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2 (Normal to Oily

Thats Clarified things

Advantages: Works well. softens and deep cleanses.
Disadvantages: Smells a bit whiffy

...I went into Debenhams and spotted the clinique counter. I had heard many good things about clinique and decided to investigate. I have very oily skin and am prone to blemishes (especially in the summer) and needed some help fast! The sales assistant was very helpful and set about distinguing my skin type. She asked me a few questions about my skin and came to the conclusion that I am a skin type 3. She gave me some samples of the extra strengh soap (see other op) and the clarifying lotion 3 to try. When i first tried this clarifying lotion I was a bit dubious as it smells very strong, but i pressed ahead and I was surprised with the results. You only need to use a little bit on a cotton pad, (dont use cotton balls, as they soak up too much product)you then gently sweep the lotion across your face, avoiding the eye area. After I had...

anatomic68 22.08.2003 · Read review
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Have your nose-peg ready for this lotion

Advantages: Tingling fresh feeling
Disadvantages: An awful smell

...Toner....hmmmm...do I need this? I'm very much a skincare fanatic, and spend far too much of my salary on the latest creams and gels. I have very dry skin and therefore it's usually spot-free so I pride it as an asset and am very pleased when people remark on my clear skin. I may not have the prettiest face, but I'm gonna make the best of what I've got! ;-) So morning and evening I cleanse and moisturise thoroughly and at regular intervals in a week I will exfoliate and use hydrating masks and oils. However, toner (or Clarifying Lotion as it’s called by the guys and gals at Clinique) is something I could really take or leave. So what is toner for anyway? --------------------------------------- Toner is used after cleansing and before moisturising. A few years ago I was of the opinion that toner was used to remove...

free4susan 09.04.2002 · Read review
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Clinique Unhappy

Advantages: Allergy tested, Fragrance free, Some improvements to my skin
Disadvantages: Very expensive, Smells like TCP

...As brands of skincare products go, you don't get much bigger (or much more prestigious) than Clinique. Established in 1968, these are cosmetics so posh that they have to be sold by scarily immaculate women in clinical white outfits stationed on special counters in Boots and department stores rather than off the shelf like most brands - and they have price tags to match. Anybody who knows me may well be wondering what someone as cheap as me is doing with such top of the range toiletries. How exactly can I afford to indulge in the legendary "3 Step System" that Clinique purvey? The simple answer is that I can't?but I did find a bottle of their Clarifying Lotion 3 lurking around on ebay for a modest price (by Clinique standards) and decided to give it a try. After all, hadn't I read plenty of glowing reviews here saying how wonderful...

Collingwood21 02.12.2006 · Read review
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Sweep! Dont rub!!

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 NOT rub when using this. OK, what difference can 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...

hannahciao 03.04.2005 · Read review
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