Clinique 3 Step: Worth It?

CarolynH

I used until a while back then switched to Liz Earle. I have bad skin too but amd really happy with Liz Earl. My original thread is here.

*Vikki*

I spent £300 on the whole anti blemish range and make up. Don't bother its a waste on time. My skin was spotty thats why I went for it. I just made them so much worse, I tried it for 4 months. My skin was dry flaky and my spots took longer to heal.

I sold it all on ebay, the only things I have left is Clinique foundation with is lovely the best out their for me, lipstick, eyeshadow and eyeliner. I had the whole range, I mean everything down to hair shampoo!

HelenYorkshire

I found it extremely harsh to the point of almost being allergic to it by the time I finished the bottle - mixing and matching different products didn't help.
Now using Aveda happily, HTH

Bitsy_Beans

I have always had an issue with the dreaded T Zone Dry forehead and oily, spotty middle. All changed when I stopped using liquid foundation. Use a mineral one (Lily Lolo) and my spots have cleared up. My biggest regret is this stuff wasn't around when I was a teenager!
It contains zinc which is good for the skin and I can't believe the difference it has made. It's not for everyone but I find most cleansing routines only made my spots worse rather than better.
HTH

Loopy_Girl

I found it far too harsh as well. After using Step 2 I thought my face was going to split wide open it felt so tight:eek:

And I have never rated the DDL...takes ages to sink in so you have a yellow face and it wasn't any better than some of the products you could buy in a supermarket.

I know use all the Philosophy products and I cannot rave about them enough. Gentle but VERY effective and I defo look younger and my face is glowing

Beebop

I'm a huge fan of the three step and have used it for years but, I remember hearing somewhere (don't ask me where, probably when I lived in the States I think!) that with the clarifying lotion always pick the one below the level you need i.e. if they recommend no.2, then go for no.1 etc. If you are recommended no.1 then don't buy it.
Hope this makes sense to you????
It's something to do with it being quite harsh to give you that really clean feeling.
As I said earlier, I have used it for years and love it but just thought I'd throw in my thoughts!

teaspoon1

I have tried 3 Step but wouldn't recommend it. Reasons:

1. The soap is soooo harsh
2. Ditto the clarifying lotion (although they have a mild version with no alcohol which is very nice)
3. The DD moisturiser feels and looks like custard, takes ages to absorb and has no SPF! Admittedly the gel version feels nicer but the SPF is the deal breaker. Yes, I know you can get City Block for underneath but that bumps the price up so much that I'd rather use something else. Clinique have far better moisturisers than this (with SPF).

I use Avene, Vichy and Origins mainly and I love them all.

Mrs_P_Pincher

Didn't work for my daughter and I am allergic. Now using Liz Earle, which still makes me sneeze but not as bad - and my skin looks better.

Mrs P P

RoseFairy

i love the 3sstep especially as like 2nd poster, i've had spotty skin since 10/11yrs and just got intro to Clinique 5yr ago. in early 30s now and skin very much improved. i use the antiblemish 3step but at night and in day i use usual 3step - since last 9months and skin has improved more. the regime suits some and not others, for me it worked. trial it first wait another couple of months, and try again - thats what i did b4 i stuck to it.

Sublime_2

Lush is my brand of choice, although Cliniques 7 day scrub cream is good.

There are loads of things suitable for oily/combination. A great price too in comparison.

https://www.lush.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=493&Itemid=80

Dark Angels, Fresh Farmacy, Herbalism, Ocean Salt, and Coal Face are a few that spring to mind.