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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Review of Clinique Clarifying Lotion

Classic Clinique

Advantages: Cheaper than other designer brands, widespread, staff
Disadvantages: May irritate sensitive skin

...Clinique Laboratories Inc. is one of the world's most famous producers of prestige skin care, makeup, hair and perfume products. Clinique was first launched in 1968 and claims that all cosmetics are Allergy Tested & 100% Fragrance Free. It all started when a Vogue Editor Carol Philips joined Lauder to create a new cosmetic line. Clinique is part of the Estée Lauder group. This includes Estée Lauder, Prescriptives, Origins, M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, La Mer, Stila, Jo Malone, Bumble and Bumble, Kate Spade beauty and Michael Kors. What do they sell? Make-up (Lip-gloss, lipstick, powder, eye shadow, eye-pencils, nail varnish) Hair products (Shampoo, conditioner) Skin products (Soap, spot care etc) Sun care Products Men?s Products Perfume (Happy is the most well known, smells lovely) They do not test on animals, use high quality...

Katieshaz 07.07.2004 · Read review
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Clinique are All About Eyes

Advantages: Tones skin, nice silky texture, diminishes dark circles
Disadvantages: Doesn't rid me completely of the dark circles, no SPF

...Dark circles are my biggest complexion problem - no matter what I do, whether it's more sleep, more water, eye creams, they don't seem to budge. Having tried numerous eye creams in the past, I'd not been convinced that they really did anything to help shift the circles, but when I began to suffer from tiny patches of dry skin under my eye last month, I knew it was time to invest in an eye cream pretty sharpish! Having read numerous positive reviews of Clinique's All About Eyes on Dooyoo, it seemed to be the best choice as it promised to rid me of the dark circles as well as moisturising. All About Eyes is packaged in a small 15ml orangey pink pot with silver screw top lid. Like all Clinique packaging, it's simple but classy and looks great. It has a plastic cover underneath the lid to prevent the cream from falling into the lid if you...

bubblegum_princess 27.03.2009 · Read review
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Clinique.

Advantages: Jolly good skin
Disadvantages: The price

...Before moving to France, I was one of those women whose most expensive toiletry purchase was a Boots own, three for the price of two, makeup remover/moisturiser/ toner - I really didn't give the subject much thought. On arriving in Paris, I was faced by a very peculiar phenomena - women seemed to spend *A LOT* of money on looking good, not just their clothes, but also their skin care. Not to be outdone by the chic little b*****s (do I sound bitter?), I decided to investigate. The most popular brand here is Lancome, but after discovering that Lancome also own Loreal and basically repackage those items for the Lancome range (and being allergic to most Loreal products), I decided to try out Clinique. Clinique has mystique in Paris, simply because it isn?t a French brand, so I was making one of those one-up-woman-ship deals on my...

peel.rebekah 09.03.2001 (25.03.2001) · Read review
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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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Classy Clinique Aromatics Elixir

Advantages: Little goes a long way really nice fragrance
Disadvantages: none

...I have only just discovered this perfume and I love it. The fragrance is from Estee Lauder subsidary company Clinique. Aromatics comes in a lemon coloured box and the bottle is glass as shown in the picture with a spray top. It retails between £20--£27 for a 25ml size and can be bought at most good department stores and chemists as well as on line from various perfume discount sites. The fragrance has a rich woody dry character with light violet undertones. The rich fragrant ingredients that also have physical benefits include Rose de mai for toning properties Sandalwood and camomile for cleansing Orange blossom to relax muscles White jasmine Oakmoss and Patchouli When first sprayed on it is quite strong and spicey but settles down to a subtle slightly flowery fresh smell which lasts on me until I wash it off which is...

manlybeach 08.02.2008 (16.09.2008) · Read review
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Cliniquely great

Advantages: Large sizes last for ages
Disadvantages: Very very expensive

...I've always had problem skin, very oily; prone to spots, highly sensitive and very allergic. All my life I've stuck to a very simple routine of Imperial Leather and Nivea cold cream simply because it was the only stuff that didn't bring me out in a dirty great big rash. I put up with the little blackheads on the tip of my nose and those tiny little white spots on the chin and gave up trying to wear make-up regularly. Well, it came to a point I'd had enough. A friend with, lovely, lovely skin recommended Clinique to me and I decided I'd dig deep into my fluff filled pockets and get myself some of this so called magic. You can buy Clinique in a number of places, department stores such as John Lewis', House of Fraiser and Debenhams. It is also available in Larger boots stores. The staff wear white lab coats which make them appear...

michaird 05.06.2002 (20.07.2002) · Read review
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Clinique! All about eyes!

Advantages: Easily absorbed. Noticeable reduction in dark circles.
Disadvantages: A bit pricey.

...I have been using Clinique's All About Eyes for the past month now and I find it amazing! Unfortunately I am currently confined to a test 5ml sample pot of it so Im rationing it and saving the pennies for a proper pot of it of my own! 15ml cost around £17-£19 and a 30ml costs £30 approx. It is very expensive but I think this is a cetegory where more expensive gets better quality and results. Treat yourself or ask for this for birthdays or christmases. My gran has been asking for Clinique make-up and lotions for as many christmases and birthdays of hers that I can remember. She's always believed that is an area where you're alowed to spend. Shes 80 now and still has beautiful skin!! It is a very silky, jelly sensationing lotion of a peach colour. It is clear and absorbed when applyed so no colour or visible signs of having it on...

Wee_lis27 23.04.2007 · Read review
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Clinique-ly insane??

Advantages: Allergy tested, huge range of products
Disadvantages: Pretty expensive, not available everywhere

...I've written a few hair product ops, but that's as far as my beauty advice has stretched so far. I am willing to let a select few of into my little skin deep beauty secret.... It's a little green and white packaged range and it's made by a company called.. Shhh *whispers*.... Clinique. Boys, if you are still reading here, well done and this is also a product range for men, so persevere! Right, a bit of history. Mr. Joseph Lauder and his Wife Estee formed a company in 1946 selling face creams and lotions. We know this company today as Estee Lauder. In 1968, they brought out a range of allergy tested, 100% fragrance free products under the label "Clinique". Bet you didn't know that! I didn't. The majority of the company is still family owned by the Lauders, although the company went public in...

tamsin23 20.11.2003 · Read review
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Cliniquely CRAP!

Advantages: It is a spray so easy to use anywhere.
Disadvantages: It doesn't work, smell awful and you pay £13 to find this all out!

...This is the first product I have ever requested Ciao to add to their directory. Unfortunately I asked them to add this product so I could share with you how bad it is. So What Is It? *^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Clinique Anti-Blemish Back and chest spray is part of the hugely successful Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions range. I own several products from this range which I have been very happy with so I decided to give this product a try for both myself and for my fiancé. Clinique claims that this spray helps to prevent and clear acne. It is an anti bacterial, oil free spray designed to easily control the outbreak of spots. Why Did I Think It Was For Me? *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Occasionally we all get spots in hard to reach areas such as on our shoulders, back, back of legs and bum. I find it really hard to get rid of these spots...

emilyo 16.04.2004 · Read review
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