Clinique
was the range that I turned to as a teenager having an oily, yet delicate complexion. Since its launch in
1968, it had been gaining a reputation for helping those with sensitive skin
and the fact that it was the first dermatologist-created prestige
cosmetic brand had me at the counter.
Over the
passage of time I have tried several other makes as I write about
beauty, but I have always included some of Clinique’s great products in my
beauty routine.
After
hearing about a couple of exciting new editions to the collection, I decided to
go back and try the Clinique’s legendary 3-Step Skin Care System. Armed with a starter kit 1 which is for a
dry/combination skin and, I was told, suitable for people like me. I was once
described by a leading dermatologist as “sensitive”.
Clinique’s
ethos is that a daily cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising routine results in skin looking great.
Gone was
the facial bar soap (although I understand you can still buy it) which has been
replaced with the Liquid Facial Soap, extra mild and the Clarifying Lotion 1, a
gentler version than the one I had before. The fabled yellow Dramatically
Different Moisturizing Lotion has been reformulated (it now has + sign after
it) with a barrier-strengthening complex and includes humectants, hyaluronic
acid, glycerine, and urea.
After using
it, my skin behaved well and looked good. The range has expanded
over the years and now includes a
variety of products which address a variety of concerns.
Thanks to
the new Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush (£79) that Clinique has recently
launched, a deep quick cleanse, for me, has just got easier. This brush is specially angled to get into
the area around the nose and leaves skin primed ready for whatever beauty
treatments you use next. The brush has worked on my sensitive skin, so it
should be suitable for most people.
Essences
have proved to be big business in the Asian markets and they could be about to
get a lot bigger here, which made me tempted to try one to see what all the
hype is about.
Clinique’s new Even Better Essence Lotion for very dry to dry combination (£30) was my
product of choice. Similar to a toner, it is said to infuse the skin with
instant hydration and radiance. Not only are you supposed to see immediate
results but, over time, you can expect to see an improvement in the
condition of your complexion. Bursting with antioxidants, this superb
moisturising essence left my skin feeling lovely and soft. There is also
one for oily skins.
With all
these innovative goodies coming to counter, I’m sure Clinique will be around
for many more years to come.
By Daralyn
Danns
