Clinique 3 Step Skin Care Review

Ok, so Clinique’s UK team got in touch with ReallyRich.com a couple of weeks ago and asked if we would like to visit their flagship counter at the Selfridges Department Store in London (as if we were going to say no!) So off to Oxford Street I went to meet the team and review the latest Clinique products especially for you guys – you don’t need to thank me, I know it was a completely selfless thing to do…

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When I arrived at Selfridges I was placed in the very capable hands of one of Clinique’s finest and most experienced Clinical Consultants, Sheila Young – it was like we’d been friends for years! Sheila carried out a a diagnostic test on my skin and prescribed a range of Clinique products catered specifically for my skin type – it was totally amazing.

Since visiting Clinique, I have been sent a range of products to trial and review and the first on my list are the very foundation of Clinique’s range – The Clinique Three Step Skin Care System…

Step One: Liquid Facial Soap

The first step of your daily beauty regime is the face wash. Available in both liquid and solid form (I have the liquid), Clinique’s famous dermatologist-developed facial soap prepares your skin to be exfoliated by removing all the dirt and other nasties from your face. Now I know what you’re thinking – what’s the difference between this face wash and any other face wash on the market besides the price? Well, I can’t answer this for you scientifically, but what I can tell you is in the two weeks I’ve used it, my skin has never felt so amazing! If you go for the liquid version, the handy little pump will dispense just the right amount of soap to apply to your face, so you won’t need to worry about using too much or not enough – it’s just so simple.

Step Two: Clarifying Lotion

This is my favourite step. The clarifying lotion is essentially a chemical exfoliant which helps to sweep away dead surface skin cells. It literally leaves your skin feeling smoother, softer and positively glowing! Your moisturiser will be absorbed quickly and your makeup will be applied smoothly – gone are the days of flaky foundation. All you need is a quick tip with a cotton ball covering the top of the bottle and you’re good to go. Gently wipe each area of the face ensuring you don’t go over the same patch of skin twice…I apply mine in lines from top to bottom…kinda like lawn mowing I guess! This step leaves your skin feeling tingly and clean – ready to be moisturised…

Step Three: Moisturising Gel

This is the final step of your twice-daily routine – moisturising your skin. Clinique call this step the skin’s finest moisture “drink” which is a great way of putting it because your skin really does suck up the moisture! The final step comes in two different formulas…one is for normal/dry skin (a lotion) and the other is for oily skin (a gel). Depending on what your skin requires decides which one you’ll need. I use the gel which is light and doesn’t leave my skin feeling more oily than it needs to be, which is amazing as I’ve never found a moisturiser which suits my skin so well.

And that’s it…simple as 1-2-3! I have been using the Clinique 3 Step Skin Care System for two weeks now and I’ve already noticed the difference. I used to suffer with the ocasional spot break out but now I’m completely clear and more confident within myself. I’d recommend these products to anyone and the tempting trio can be bought for as little as £42!