The Clinique Skincare Thread

[Alejandro]

i wish they didnt exist

 

[lost in kyoto]

Do you need to use the 3 step skin care to use Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 40?

 

[Regina]

Do you need to use the 3 step skin care to use Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 40?

Yes, you do. The 3 steps are fundamental.

I am a big fan of Clinique. My skin was weird: sensitive, oily in t zone but dry on the cheecks, full of black heads, some acne, etc. I tried many brands but the 3 steps were a miracle. I just love it! You must follow the 3 steps with discipline, without missing a step. That's how I did it, and at least with me it worked out.

 

[Deleted member 36123]

^ Me too! I've had the most amazing results with the 3 step system I really didn't believe it would help because my skin was just so problematic but it's been amazing

 

[Tinetush]

The 3 step skin care made my skin look awful, it was really really bad. Though my skin is rather dry - perhaps that's why.

The Pore Minimizer does wonders for my sometimes shiny nose though.

 

[Alejandro]

^yeah that i'll give them.

and the spot treatment for acne is fabulous.

other than that, i run far from clinique.

 

[Deleted member 36123]

The 3 step skin care made my skin look awful, it was really really bad. Though my skin is rather dry - perhaps that's why.

The Pore Minimizer does wonders for my sometimes shiny nose though.

My skin gets really dry too so I told the lady & she gave me the range for dry skin & I've found it helps.

Which ones did you use?

 

[iluvjeisa]

Is Clinique really that bad? Hmm, I'm going to read the feedback on this therad...All products from Shiseido that I use give me allergic reactions - red rash or pimples....does that happen to anyone else?

 

[Deleted member 36123]

^ I used to have really bad reactions & allergies like you mentioned to every product I tried and after all the really bad reviews I read about Clinique in this thread I avoided them for years & now I really wish I hadn't because it has worked so well for me! I really recommend that everyone try it for themselves It can't hurt!

 

[Tinetush]

My skin gets really dry too so I told the lady & she gave me the range for dry skin & I've found it helps.

Which ones did you use?

I'm not sure but I think it was the one for mixed skin - or something like that. Though I've heard that it's the soap that dries out the skin completely - and that's the same one everyone uses, right?

Ale, At some point I'll have to try the spot treatment then, thank you...

 

[DandyWarhol]

i also have heard on other threads lots of stuff negative on the Clinique side.
i got their samples, the three-step program once and it seemed to work fine until all the lotion was gone, then the toner, and i was left with a chip of the bar of soap.
so i dont know if i should buy the program again, ive heard that it can make your skin worse.?
any ideas?

 

[Deleted member 36123]

I'm not sure but I think it was the one for mixed skin - or something like that. Though I've heard that it's the soap that dries out the skin completely - and that's the same one everyone uses, right?

I found the soap dried my skin out a bit initially but now that I've been using it for around 2 weeks it's really balanced my skin & it's looking a million times better than it used to. How long did you use it for?

 

[Deleted member 36123]

i also have heard on other threads lots of stuff negative on the Clinique side.
i got their samples, the three-step program once and it seemed to work fine until all the lotion was gone, then the toner, and i was left with a chip of the bar of soap.
so i dont know if i should buy the program again, ive heard that it can make your skin worse.?
any ideas?

I'd keep going with it if you haven't had any problems so far. I bought the 3 step after I tried the sample & I don't think I'd ever look back! My skin is so much better now!

 

[iluvjeisa]

I think the reason people are reporting such different results is because....different skin care products work for different demographies. I wish I was, because lord knows I love Serge Lutens, but I will never be a Shiseido user. Clinique seems pretty good to me - their hair products also smell so wonderful.

 

[rarasuperstar]

I use the 3 step but i mix it around a bit, i use the Mild liquid soap, no.3 clarifying moisture lotion (great if you are concerned about the alcohol in the normal version) and the dramatically different gel.
I also love the 7day scrub and Superdefense for N/O skin.

 

[DandyWarhol]

thank you sYdneY! i was just concerned about spending the 50+ bucks if it wont end up working..
maybe i'll go back and ask for some samples.
i'm also willing to try other products.

 

[Alejandro]

I wish the 3 step program worked for me because im so appealed to the simplicity of just using that. But I have given it a try and it just overdries, or over greases my skin.

I have a bottle of the men's toner on the fridge, which I use on the hot days to cool down my skin with a swab, and get rid of the excess impurties. I think I can also trust Clinique with their toners, I actually like them...

 

[Tinetush]

I found the soap dried my skin out a bit initially but now that I've been using it for around 2 weeks it's really balanced my skin & it's looking a million times better than it used to. How long did you use it for?

For about a year and a half I think. Then I went to see a dermatologist she told me to quit Clinique and so I did.

 

[Deleted member 36123]

For about a year and a half I think. Then I went to see a dermatologist she told me to quit Clinique and so I did.

Oh fair enough if she told you to stop. I really hope it's all working out for you now

 

[Deleted member 36123]

thank you sYdneY! i was just concerned about spending the 50+ bucks if it wont end up working..
maybe i'll go back and ask for some samples.
i'm also willing to try other products.

Thats okay

Let me know how you go!