Is Clinique good for skincare products, or what's better?

I'm thinking of buying the 3 step Clinique skincare things (cleanser toner moisturiser) and just wanted to know if it's good? I have combination skin with a fairly uneven skin tone so I want to fix this. Should I get Clinique or is there something better? Thanks.Is Clinique good for skincare products, or what's better?
I have combination skin and I cannot say enough good things about Clinique products - I've been using them since I was about 14 (I'm 25 now) and I really think they're the best thing out there.





The coolest thing is that, when you go to the Clinique counter, they will customize the products based on your skin type. They have different ';strengths'; of soap, toner, and moisturizer to balance different levels of oiliness and dryness in your skin. They'll ask you a few questions about your skin and put together a skincare set.





I prefer the liquid cleanser to the bar, because I think it rinses cleaner. I use the moisturizing gel in the summer when my skin is oilier and the lotion in the winter when it's drier.





Clinique also has great acne treatments, which I used when I had awful teenage skin.





You can actually take the little quiz about your skin type on their website, to see what kind of products they recommend:





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My only caveat about Clinique is that they can be expensive, but for me it's worth it. I get the best results for my skin with their products.Is Clinique good for skincare products, or what's better?
My personal opinion on clinique.. I don't like it. In school we did a ph test on different products. The clinique moisturizer (the yellow one) came up acidic. How can it moisturize if its acidic? I don't like it. If your looking for a professional brand try dermalogica, for a cheaper brand go with anything neutrogena, its very good.


www.dermalogica.com


www.neutrogena.com
Im not really sure whats better, but I definitely wouldn't suggest using clinique. I've used it before and it didn't really do anything, dont waste your money on it. It also irritated my skin sometimes.
I think that Clinque is good. I have been using it on and off for a long time, and just recently for about 4 years straight.


There are four different regimines, Very Dry to Dry (I), Dry Combination(II), Oily (III), and Oily Combination (IV). The 3-Step has the face soap, clarifying lotion (which is like a toner, but it is actually an exfoliant), and the Dramatically Different Lotion or Gel.


You would proabably be a III or a II. A lot of combination skin is fine with the Skin Type III 3-step in the summer, but will need to switch to Skin Type III 3-step in the winter, as the cold air and dry heat may dry the skin.


I think the best Clinique products are the 7-Day Scrub and the Total Turnaround Concentrate. The scrub is an exfoliator and polisher, which helps to remove dead surface skin cells, so that treatments and moisturizers will be effective. It also helps the skin to look polished and pores more refined. The Concentrate is a time released exfoliator, which smooths the skin, makes it brighter and more even toned. It is very very beneficial for a more even toned skin surface. I use this every night, and it is excellent.


They make an excellent SPF moisturizer called Super Defense (sunscreen is the best thing you can do for your skin) and a night moisturizer, Night Rescue, I believe, which has antioxidants (which is another good thing you can put on your skin, as they protect against free radicals).


As I have been swaying from Clinique, as far as incorporating other products into my regimine, I found that a retinol cream applied at night will aid with skin tone and clarity, as well as pores and fine lines. Retinol is a very good product to incorporate, and I heard philosophy makes a very good one called Help Me.


The hype right now is more natural products that do not contain harsh chemicals. I believe Clinique has alcohol in the clarifying lotion, as well as something in their soaps for the Oily and Oily Combination skin types.


I have been adding Jojoba oil to my cleanser and it has been doing wonders for my skin. Check out the oil cleansing method- yes, cleansing with oil, but don't freak out! Oil cleansers are all the rave right now, apparently.


But remember that whatever is good for the goose is not necessarily good for the gander. What works for some may not work for you, what is preferred by some may not be preferred by you. The only thing you can do is try it, and see if your skin has a good reaction to it, and if it benefits from it.


Clinique is great about returning. So, let them give you the skin type test and try them out.


I hope this helps and good luck!