A pretty boring post from me today but I thought I'd share my thoughts on this Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream that I've been using for the past few weeks. I've always suffered from a disgustingly red face (such a babe, I know) although never really done anything about it until I splashed out and spent THIRTY FIVE POUNDS ON A 50ml POT OF MOISTURISER. Such a ridiculous price for something so small, I know Clinique is expensive but come on now! I guess I'm even more of a mug for actually agreeing to part with that much cash in the first place though.
But anyway, I've been using this slightly-green tinted cream (it's definitely more green in the stock photos than it is in ~real life) twice a day for abouutttt three weeks I think now, and although I haven't noticed a huge difference in my face, there is definitely a slight improvement. I put this on every morning and night after washing my face (with Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, which - for the record - does not live up to the hype) and it's not greasy, it's nice to apply and doesn't take long to soak in at all. Clinique say that this should "instantly calm" any facial redness but I can safely say that I've never had that happen for me; my face is just as red both before and after application, and I would definitely say it's more of a slow process than anything instant, which would be okay if it wasn't so expensive. So far I've used around two thirds of this pot and I think it'll probably last a couple more weeks, if that, before it'll need replacing. £35 every five or so weeks is pretty extortionate even by my standards.
I'm not sure if I'd notice a bigger difference if I used the cleanser as well. I am tempted to try them together but if it doesn't work then I'll have wasted a massive amount of money - does anybody have any personal experience of using this specific Clinique range? Or have any other recommendations about anti-redness products? I'm really tempted by the Avene Antirougeurs range but again, it's expensive and I don't have enough money to start experimenting with loads of different brands. SIGH.
I got a little sample of one of avenes anti redness products, think it was just a moisturiser that like this was slightly green tinted and i did think it worked quite well x
ReplyDeleteClinique are usually pretty reliable :( I use the toner/facial wash combo, it's not specifically for redness but it did clean my skin up and make the tone a lot more even. x
ReplyDeleteI actually fell out with a saleswoman at a Clinique counter once cos she tried a foundation on me, i said i thought it make my pores look a bit bigger, and she took a complete huff! Loved your post, its refreshing to see a review where you've bought it yourself and are giving a proper opinion, rather than these gushy 'i got it sent to me but i luuurrrve it' reviews, nice job x x x
ReplyDeleteI've just stumbled across your blog thanks to twitter recommending I follow you on there! Have to say I love it! A definite follower now :)
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I have big redness problems on my lower cheeks especially and I've noticed a huge improvement in both the way it feels and the way it looks since I've been using Zeoderm by Salcura. I have a full review on my blog here > http://astorminateacup.net/2011/12/zeoderm-skincare.html and after a lifetime of suffering with bright red cheeks and a lot of itchiness this has really, really calmed it down. It hasn't gone, but it's 10x happier and much easier to cover with foundation. You can buy it from Feel Unique I think and there's also a spray to help when it gets really bad too. I was sent it the first time but have repurchased it again and again. Proper true love.
ReplyDeleteI feel so mixed about Clinique products. I find their skincare often very hit and miss and I'd be scared by using a cleanser from them since the clarifying water 3-step thing nearly burnt my face off as a teenage. I love their eye cream and moisture surge range though! Good luck with the search :) xx
I use the cleanser with the mosituriser and found it does help but it took about a month to start to really see the effects. But I have also started being careful about chemicals i am using on my face so maybe try looking at your makeup etc as well. Hope it works out for you!
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