Clinique’s innovative 3-step skin care system is the cornerstone of the product range sold at Clinique counters today. The three steps in the system are: Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturise. The principle behind Clinique’s 3-step skin care system is simple: take three minutes twice a day to use the three products in the system and your skin will be smoother, with a more even tone and glow. Clinique further custom-fit their system by defining four basic skin types: very dry to dry, dry combination, combination oily and oily. The 3-step skin care products are also available in a mild formulation for those with very sensitive skin.
To establish which skin type and tone you are, simply stop by a Clinique counter at your local department store. The assessment is free and can even be done by filling in an online questionnaire in just a few minutes. The Clinique system of skin care extends to the makeup range in many ways, particularly through their line of foundations and powders, which are designated for specific skin tones and enable customers to make decisions based on recommendations for their skin tone.
Clinique’s makeup line provides a variety of foundation, concealer and powder options, as well as a good variety of lip, eye and other face colours. All of these products have been developed in collaboration with dermatology experts and are guaranteed to be allergy tested and fragrance free.
In addition to their core three step skin care system, Clinique offer a extensive range of other skin care products, including: exfoliators such as the popular 7-day scrub cream; pioneering moisturisers, like the Super Defense line of triple-action products which moisturise and protect against sun and environmental damage; innovative anti-aging treatments, epitomised by Clinique’s Stop Signs and Repair Wear night and day creams; Clinique even produce a specially-formulated range of face care products developed just for men.
Other products in the Clinique include: a line of shampoos, conditioners and styling products for hair; a range of sun care products including sunscreens of up to SPF50, self-tanning products and after-sun solutions; as well as a selection of fragrances for men and women, the most widely-popular being the women’s Happy scent.
Most of the Clinique face, hair and body products are widely available in high street chains as well as a variety of online shops. All purchases from Clinique’s own online shop are dispatched with free samples – additionally, shoppers can register for special discounts and newsletters with helpful tips and trend information by entering their details on the site. There are also a variety of ‘bonus time’ events during the year when Clinique customers are rewarded for their qualifying purchase with a set of free sample products in a gift bag.
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