love it

i have dry skin but also breack out alot so it was difficult to find the right moisturizer but i love this one no more breackouts and my skin is soft and dosent feel dry after an hour it actually lasts.More detail ...

Advanced Techniques to Get the Most Out of Clarifying Lotion

Flakiness be banished! More than just a toner which only gives a refreshed feeling to the face Clarifying Lotion provides a mild amount of exfoliation to the skin. Used twice a day after cleansing and before moisturizer C.L. gently removes the old dead top layer of face skin that our body discards each day and helps reveal the fresher newer skin underneath. As a bonus C.L. also removes the dull dead flakes that don't stand up on their own but make the skin look dull and lifeless. When this dull layer is removed moisturizer (or any other face treatment product) applied afterward is better able to penetrate the skin and its effectiveness is increased. Liquid foundation applied afterwards will not grab as much on the dull flakey parts and make you look cakey but will glide on more smoothly. I find I need even less foundation because my dead flakes aren't sucking it all up! Complexion is more radiant skin has a soft healthy glow.



Use Clarifying Lotion twice daily after cleansing and before moisturizer. Place on a 100% cotton ball or pad (100% cotton is less abrasive than synthetics) and sweep one time over the skin covering each part of the face and neck once but avoiding the immediate eye and lip areas. No need to scrub back and forth with your cotton ball; let the Clarifying lotion do all the work. Clarifying Lotions 2-4 will all provide a strong tingle to the face when applied. This is normal and is the effect of the skin being exfoliated. With regular twice a day use the sensation diminishes as the skin gets used to the feeling.



Clarifying Lotion comes in two sizes 6.7 oz & 13.5 oz and four main types plus one specialty type:



Clarifying Lotion 2 is Clinique's most popular Clarifying Lotion. It is recommended for Skin Type I (dry skin) Skin Type II (normal/combination skin) and some Skin Type III's (oily T-zone with normal cheeks) who experience burning when first exposed to the sun (an indicator of skin strength).



Clarifying Lotion 3 provides an increased level of exfoliation from CL2 and is recommended for Skin Type III (oily T-zone with normal cheeks) whose skin tans more easily (an indicator of skin strength) and Skin Type IV (oily T-zone and cheeks/oily all over) whose skin tends to burn easily in the sun. This Clarifying Lotion is also recommended for long time users of Clarifying Lotion 2 who would like to receive increased results from the increased exfoliation provided and whose skin has been significantly strengthened through long term use of CL2. Upgrading will increase all the positive results of smoother softer more healthy looking skin. CL2 users can gently ease into CL3 use by alternating CL2 and CL3 day and night till they finish a whole bottle this way. Users doing so will once again experience the strong tingle of their first use as the skin acclimates to the increased exfoliation.



Clarifying Lotion 4 provides the highest level of exfoliation and is only for Skin Type IV (oily T-zone and cheeks/oily all over) whose skin does not burn easily in the sun (an indicator of skin strength) and for long time users of Clarifying Lotion 3 who would like to receive increased results from the increased exfoliation provided and whose skin has been significantly strengthened through long term use of CL3. Upgrading will increase all the positive results of smoother softer more healthy looking skin. CL3 users can gently ease into CL4 use by alternating CL3 and CL4 day and night till they finish a whole bottle this way. Users doing so will once again experience the strong tingle of their first use as the skin acclimates to the increased exfoliation.



Clarifying Lotion 1 is closest to a traditional toner as it doesn't not provide any exfoliation. It is recommended only for those individuals who have been advised by a doctor not to exfoliate their skin at all (this is a rare instance.) Woman with normal skin types might choose to use Clarifying Lotion 1 on days they are suffering from a sunburn or on the same day they've visited the dermatologist and had a treatment such as dermabrasion or an acid peel. For most women and most skin types skip this one as it is not for daily use.



Clarifying Lotion Mild is a specialty Clarifying Lotion for users who have a recommendation from a dermatologist not to use alcohol on the face or need an especially lower level of exfoliation or who have had trouble in the past using Clarifying Lotion 2. It is used and applied the same way as the other four but has a more viscous feel. It is considered `buffered' exfoliation.



All of Clinique's Clarifying Lotions are wonderful products and I have used nearly all of them over the span of many years. I started out on Clarifying Lotion 2 and then using the methods described above very slooooowly upgraded myself to 3 and then very very slooooowly on to 4. I have great skin (I'm always being told) but it's only great because I'm consistent with this product. Sometimes all those compliments would go to my head and I'd stop using Clarifying Lotion because I thought I `didn't need it.' Each time I stopped I was quickly reminded how much of a difference it made when I noticed my skin looked dull and didn't look as `glowey' and flakiness cropped up everywhere. All those compliments stopped rolling in. Now I've never been without it for long and always keep an extra bottle under the sink.More detail ...

Clean Fresh scent

This is a clean fresh original scent that most ladies love.



It will not turn them off as being too strong or too old fashioned and it will not overpower anyone.



It has just the right amount of citrus to give you that fresh just showered clean feel.



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Do you like Earl Grey tea?

I wasn't sure why I liked this perfume so much until I read in the product description that it contains Bergamot which is the main flavoring agent in Earl Grey tea (my favorite tea). It does have a delightfully citrus-y fragrance that is sweet but not too sweet and light but not too light. Although perfumes are a very individual decision I think this perfume is outstanding--it's different enough to stand out but light enough to be refreshing. I think it's very appropriate for casual use or even work if used with a light hand.

What I find intriguing about the product description is that the perfume also contains boysenberry! I can't say that I can detect it but it seems an interesting ingredient.More detail ...

This is my favorite!

I have very problematic skin so I'm always trying out new products in search of beautiful skin. My sister-in-law recommended Clinique's line of skin care products so I decided since I'd tried everything else I'd give this one a shot too! I have been so pleased with the results. A lot of products can feel really harsh on my skin but this one is nice and mild. I feel refreshed after using it and the results are fantastic! After about a month of using it my breakouts are almost non-existant and I have fresh looking skin. This is a great face wash and I'd recommend it to anyone! They make different kinds for each individual skin type so make sure you get the right one for you.



Em.



My beauty secrets: Absolue SPF15 by Lancome Skin Revitalizer by Relastin and Melon Daiquiri Lip Shine by Philosophy



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Best Eye Cream I've tried

My under eye wrinkles are GONE! Was using Olay Regenerist which I'm also a fan of but I like this product even better. It doesn't get completely rid of my dark circles or puffiness but I've seen an 80% improvement. And no under eye wrinkles equals very happy girl :)More detail ...

Another great product!

I use this once a day to scrub off the dry dead skin off my face and it works wonderfully! It leaves my skin so smooth. After this I follow with my 3 Step System and my skin is so soft! It's a must have for me!More detail ...

Excellent

This is the best cleanser I have used I like the cool feeling after wash my face with it. It is a perfect cleanser for oil and combination skin clean face but not dry face.More detail ...

not great..

This cleanser is overpriced and does nothing for my oily skin. I'm a skincare junkie so i've been around from high end to low end and this is no different than a neutrogena or clean and clear cleanser. If u want good products switch to dermalogica.More detail ...

All In One Face Powder and Foundation!

I have used this product for the past 16 years. It is wonderful!The Super Double Face Powder is actually a foundation and matte powder all rolled into one product. The product comes with an application sponge goes on dry gives superb coverage! I don't even use my Clinique concelar when I wear this product it is that good! This product works best with those individuals who have normal or combination skin.More detail ...

Do you like Earl Grey tea?

I wasn't sure why I liked this perfume so much until I read in the product description that it contains Bergamot which is the main flavoring agent in Earl Grey tea (my favorite tea). It does have a delightfully citrus-y fragrance that is sweet but not too sweet and light but not too light. Although perfumes are a very individual decision I think this perfume is outstanding--it's different enough to stand out but light enough to be refreshing. I think it's very appropriate for casual use or even work if used with a light hand.

What I find intriguing about the product description is that the perfume also contains boysenberry! I can't say that I can detect it but it seems an interesting ingredient.More detail ...