Thanks, Clinique

I've been using Clinique 3-step skin care for almost 8 years now. And I have loved it except recently when I found my skin started to dry, itch, and eventually, became flaky. Yes, I loved it. 8 years ago (and beyond), I was suffering from a very oily skin on the T zone and dry on the rest of my face. That's a combination type, alright. And I also had a lot of scars from having too much acne during my teen years.

One day, I walked into a cosmetics department in Subang Parade, had a skin consultation, and heard a bit of information on how to take care of your skin. I walked out of that cosmetics department carrying a bag with a set of Clinique 3-step skin care.

I saw the difference after using Clinique a few times. So I sticked with it. Then when I ran out of it, I would usually go back to the same counter in Subang Parade. I would usually get samples of their new products. And I found myself using more of their products like foundation, concealer, face powder, lipstick, etc. I loved their products as they're suited for Asian skin in an Asian climate.

Like I said, I loved using Clinique until I used it too much. I have heard before that you had to change products everytime but tend to stick to the same product. I think it started a couple of weeks ago that I developed rashes on my eye shadow area. I kept using the product as I thought I was only allergic to certain foods I ate.

3 Days ago, hubby took me to a skin specialist in SS 15. Dr. Ranjiy looked at my face and told me that my skin has dried, I needed to stop whatever product I was using. He also gave me 2 creams (one for day time and one for night time) for my rashes.

We were walking towards our parked car when I saw a beauty clinic. We went up to inquire and I found myself wishing to have facial treatment for my skin. My husband urged me to have one and it's on him, he said. I got so excited that we booked my facial treatment the next day.

And so... yes, I went for facial treatment yesterday.

It was the last time I used my Clinique.

I won't say Clinique is not a good product. In fact, I recommend it to those who have oily skin like I did 8 years ago. it truly stopped my pimples from breaking out. But, like I said, I could have changed the product to "for dry skin" only. But I didn't.

But I am glad that it's not too late to change.

I am changing the product not because I don't like Clinique. I am going to change for convenience as my clinic is using different products. I think I would stick to theirs until it's time to change again.

Ohhhh... all of this for the sake of outward beauty. But really, we have to take care of our skin. Sometimes, honestly, when we look good, we feel good. I am not saying that outward appearance is more important. I believe that inner beauty is more important and if you have inner beauty, it radiates from within.

So with this, I say... Bye, Clinique. You served me well for the past 8 years.