Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips

What it says (www.clinique.com):
Skin Types: All
Totally tugless, two-way makeup remover speeds the departure of hard-to-remove eye and lip makeups. Dissolves and "lifts away" long-wearing makeup, even waterproof mascara. Non-irritating, non-stinging. Ophthalmologist Tested. Appropriate for contact lens wearers.

What I say:

This is my third bottle but my first tow was a sample/deluxe size only from my Aunt and I love using this to remove my waterproof mascara and heavy makeup. I got this at Duty Free Ph for $26.50 so it's quite expensive to buy here in the Philippines because it only costs $18 at Clinique USA website.

Left: removed makeup

removed all makeup

Overall:

Will I buy this again: Yes but I'll probably order form US.

Do I recommend this: YES

Clinique 3-Step Skincare in Type 3 for Combination Oily

I started my Clinique 3-Step skincare all steps in type 3 on Nov. 6, 2012. My first update on Day 1 - I can say that I didn't feel oily in the afternoon but my face looks shiny on close-up but it didn't feel greasy (just a lil bit). So I'm hoping that this skincare works for me. I was already using CCL#3 before with the Step1 and 3 in Type 2 but I think it didn't work for me because I got big pimples that won't come out. I'm not sure if it's called the cystic pimple. Anyway, if this skincare doesn't work for me then I'll go back to my Avon 360 White Skincare which is cheaper and effective although not completely flawless clear of acne but it's better to have occassional breakouts than having this cystic pimple that don't fade.

Nov. 8 Update:
Face feels smoother? I'm not sure if it's just because of the DDMGel or my fae really is getting smoother but we'll know if it's really getting better in a few more days of using this skincare. No new pimples but my previous big pimples is coming up on the surface and I don't force it to come out hoping it would get better.

Nov. 19 Update:
I recently quit using the 3-step skincare 2 days ago...:( I don't think my skin is getting better but keeps getting worse with more cystic pimples coming up and not healing. I also had this rough patch on both side of my mouth which I never had before. I'm so sad that it didn't work for me coz I had high hopes that it'll be the Holy Grail skincare like other reviewers were raving about. I also realized that my skin was already ok before using this that I don't even have to wear too much foundation but now I have to cover up double.

I was thinking of trying the CCL#2 but I don't think it'll do any better coz the Mild Soap and DDMLotion didn't even work so will it make any difference? I also considered trying the Anti-Blemish line but it's so expensive even the kit so I decided to give up this Clinique skincare.

I have used other stuff from Clinique like the lipgloss,lipstick,makeup remover,mascara and I liked it but I like the Makeup remover the best so I'll just stick to the makeup category if ever I'll buy from Clinique again.

I'm sorry Clinique but I just have to share this experience.

The "1st use" and "after 1 month use pic is from my previous post on CCL#3 which was my first try with Clinique skincare.

Mascara Test: Look like your're wearing False Lashes

So, I want to look like I have false lashes but don't want to wear false lashes and after searching on youtube for tutorials I've found that you can get the result by using 2 different mascaras. But I only have 2 differet mascaras which is from Maybelline: Volum' Express Turbo Boost and Clinique High Definition Lashes. And below is the result! :)

Clinique Clarifying Lotion #3 Review (updated after 1 month usage)

Hi! I just received my package w/c is the item I'll be reviewing here. I bought it from ebay.ph for P400/60ml bottle. It's from a travel set. I just wanted to try it out first before I buy the whole set especially the big bottle with pump 😉
I've been wanting to try it out so I grabbed the chance to try this small bottle for an affordable price just to try if it works for me. Also please be guided that before I bought this I tried the Skincare test from Clinique's website and I got the result of the skin type 3 which is for Combination Oily Skin. I get oily on my t-zone within the day 😔

Just so you know before I use this Clinique I'm using Avon Anew 360 White Clarifying Cleanser, Avon Anew 360 White Intensive Correcting Serum, Avon Anew 360 White Protective Day Cream SPF20 PA++ and Avon Anew 360 White Vitalizing Night Cream or I could simply say I've been using the Avon Anew 360 White skincare 😁

So, when I started using the Clinique Clarifying Lotion #3 I used Cetaphil as my facial wash in the morning then after I use my Avon Anew 360 White skincare. I'll try to use the Avon Anew 360 White Cleanser alternately.



What: Clinique Clarifying Lotion #3 for Combination Oily Skin (Step 2 of the 3-Step Skincare)

Description from Clinique's website:
Helps clear away pollution, excess oil, dulling flakes for clear, glowing skin. Helps block a blemish. Purifies pores to look cleaner, smaller. Skin grows stronger, stays clearer, healthier. Dermatologist-reformulated to be comfortable, non-drying.

What I can say about it is that it does remove dirt given that I just woke up and washed my face. It does
smell like a mild alcohol (Casino Alcohol? 😁) or medicine but I can live with that. It does not sting at all. I don't know if it's because it's not new or what but I don't know when it was bought or manufactured but I hope it still works as it's indicated on the bottle its shelflife is 24mos.

So now I'll put it to test and wait until tonight if I still get oily in the afternoon. I'll keep you posted. 😚

So, an update on 1 day of using the lotion: I still get oily in the afternoon same as before I use the CCL#3 but the big pimple bump on my right chin has decreased and is not painful when I touched it this morning so that's a good thing about this CCL and this when I put my makeup on it was not flaky as before.

So, here's my update after 1month use of CCL#3: I am happy to use this as I don't get cakey/flakey when I put my powder foundation as before I used this I always get dry patches when I put my powder foundation on. I don't get more big pimples but I do get small/tiny pimples 1s a week I think but it doesn't bother me that much as ling as it's tiny. Also if you notice on the picture some pimple marks have slightly faded but I do have this red bump on my nose because I picked on it last night. 😁 My pimples on my rright temples are not reappearing like before when I used this. I still do get oily in the middle of the day/afternoon so I wanted to try the whole set if it works better.

So, I just bought my 1st big bottle of the CCL#3 yesterday Sept. 30, 2012 at Rustan's ATC for P1,900 w/ free samples of Liquid Soap Mild(30ml) for Type2 skin and DDML(15ml). I had my skin tested by the SA and she asked what time did I put my moistrizer, I said an hour before I arrived at the store and she also touched my face to check if it's oily then she recommended CCL#2 because se said that my fae isn't that oily and it's just moisture but I said I don't like that it looks oily. I still chose the CCL#3 but she advised me that it might dry my face on the long run. So she just gave me free samples of the Liquid soap in Mild for Type 2 skin and DDML. There's no sample available of the DDMG but she said it's okay because if my skin gets dry, the DDML will give/add moisture. But she said that if my face still feels oily from the DDML then I could try the DDMG. So far after 1st use of the liquid soap and DDML I can say I like it because it really has no smell even clinical smell! But, I really don't like the look/feel of shiny even if it's not because of oil so I guess I'll try the DDMG in the future but maybe I'll try the small tube first. But maybe it's okay to use DDML before I put my makeup so it goes on smooth. Sorry for the long post but I like to give all the details. 😊 I'll post another review when I used up all the CCL#3 in 400ml I bought. So, til the next review!