Comments on: Clinique Redness Solutions: user reviews

By: ERIK MORALES

ERIK MORALES — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:20:27 +0000

I has to stopped using the cream bc it was making me breaout, it is really good but for my oily skin was too much moisture I guess. I am using Virtual Laser Redness Rescue right now, have u tried it??

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:50:30 +0000

I bought the Clinique redness solutions line from macy’s about six weeks ago. I stopped by the counter, inquired and of course the clinique lady was quick to put it on me! Like another poster said in their comment, I walked around the mall, looked at it in different lighting and really liked what I saw. I wash w/the face cleanser in the shower and use the moisturizer before bed and when I get up, use the powder and the sunscreen if I’m going out. My skin has responded remarkably well to it, I like how it looks and feels and have suffered absolutely zero adverse reactions! I recommend anyone to try it, if it doesn’t suit your skin type, definitely take it back!

By: Kristel

Kristel — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:13:36 +0000

I am a Clinique consultant and would like to offer some more insight on the Redness Solutions line of products. First off, the Urgent Relief Cream DOES contain hydrocortisone, and is for reactive/flare-ups of redness. Flare-ups would be defined as a blemish, allergic reaction to a product, a bee sting, bug bite, etc. The Soothing Cleanser, Daily Relief Cream, and Protective Base SPF 15 are for persistent redness. The entire Redness Solutions line is oil-free (someone had commented on the Protective Base being too oily, no oil in it). Oil is known to sometimes make rosacea worse, therefore it is not used in this line. All of Clinique’s products are Allergy Tested, which goes beyond being hypo-allergenic, and 100% Fragrance Free. Clinique believes in always doing what is best for skin. I have seen amazing results from this line of products, but they do need to be used as a system. The cleanser calms and soothes the skin, it can be massaged on for a few minutes to really soothe, then it can either be rinsed or tissued off. When the cream is applied it helps keep the skin calm all day or night. Both of these products contain sea whip extract (comes from coral) which is calming and soothing to the skin. The final step before makeup in the morning would be the Protective Base SPF 15 which is a physical sunblock of titanium dioxide and zinc, which is the gentlest sunscreen for any skin. The base is also tinted green to cut down on redness and works as a foundation primer to help makeup wear longer. The newest product in the line is the Instant Relief Mineral Powder. This is a treatment powder which is spray-coated with ingredients to treat redness. The powder would be used under a powder foundation or over a liquid foundation. It can also be pressed into the skin with the fingertips if an area is excessively red or needs more soothing. It can be reapplied throughout the day to soothe the skin. It is also recommended for people suffering from a cold to pat around the nose to soothe the skin from repeated nose blowing. I hope this helps.

By: frances

frances — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:00:30 +0000

Thanks, Andrea. I have seen La Roche Posay advertised on a UK website, and will look up Anthelios too. Even though Sunsense for the face is 50+ (and we can get that on prescription from the GP in the UK) for me it is still not quite strong enough to stop the flare of redness even in cloudy conditions.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:14:58 +0000

For Francis

I have an SPF recommendation too, also from my dermatologist -

La Roche-Posay 45 SPF
Anthelios sun milk non greasy

By: Frances

Frances — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:08:25 +0000

Dear Pam
Having said all, that I am wondering if the Clinique range should be my first range of choice! I wonder if our chemists’ shops do samples first? Worth a try! Thanks for your comment.
Best wishes
Frances

By: Frances

Frances — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:04:59 +0000

I have the same type of fair fragile skin that Andrea describes. I am waiting for the IPL treatment to finish. 4 treatments in, and I still get a noticeable bright red flush on bith cheeks with highspots of redness at the cheekbone level. This can be triggered after exposure to the elements, cloudy day, breezy day (don’t intentionally ‘do’ sun – I’m the one dashing for shade, hot conditions indoors or out, stressful situations, even a drop of alcohol and there comes the redness.
What I have here in the beauty box waiting for the last IPL treatment is a mixture of Kalme products (quite gentle but do they work? the jury is out on that; Avene Skin recovery cream (bought in Canada and recommended by one of the ladies I spoke with there); Monistat Powder-gel skin protectant (boy, is that brilliant for a pore minimiser); the various pharmaceutical preps from the derm; and eventually when I have given all of these a fair trial I will buy the Clinique Daily Relief cream.
Whatever I use has to be compatible with 50 SPF sun cream that has to go on whatever the weather conditions. I wish I could find a high SPF that does not leave a sticky residue.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:00:03 +0000

I have been using the Redness Solutions cleanser for over a year, in combination with the Redness Solutions SPF 15 day lotion; and in combination with Revaleskin Coffeeberry night creme. I use the products all over my face and neck. I avoid my eyes and mouth with SPF creme.

It’s a winning combination for me! Yes – expensive but also very effective for me.

I have very fair, fragile, aging, sun damaged, combination skin. My Rosacea pattern is around my mouth and down my chin. I live inland where harsh, varied weather can be a significant factor.

When I use the Clinique Redness cleanser with these other products my skin is tighter, dewy and translucent, my pores are smaller and less clogged, lines soften – and most importantly, the redness disappears.

I could recommend this for aging skin with Rosacea.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:10:02 +0000

I tried the daily moisturizer for a couple weeks. It seemed to tone down the red, but while I was using this stuff I was constantly dehydrated and gulping water constantly. Plus it gave me a really bitter taste in my mouth. Not sure what caused that, but it’s not worth it. I stopped using the stuff.

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:27:27 +0000

Just an update: I’ve been using Clinique for about a month now and I’m scraping the bottom of the barrel on my daily relief cream. This is the first time my students have seen me in full warpaint and they are impressed … “Whoa, Mrs. ____; you look good.” I’m ecstatic.