exceptionally overpriced moisturising cream (Clinique Exceptionally Soothing Cream for Upset Skin)

Member Name: missycruz

Product:	Clinique Exceptionally Soothing Cream for Upset Skin
Date:	08/06/01 (683 review reads)
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Advantages: Feels nice to apply, Unscented, Packaging is nice

Disadvantages: Doesn't do what it promises, expensive, not moisturing enough for dryness

Having read the two opinions above, this cream seemed to be the one thing that promised to get rid of my skin problems. and that,finally, I would be able to get up in the morning and not feel the immediate overwhelming urge to put as much makeup on my face as humanly possible to cover everthing up as soon as possible. However, after parting with my hard earned £20.00 and after using the cream for about 3 weeks I know that the results I had been waiting for just weren't going to happen.

The product promises to soothe skin and to take away ang irritation and redness, however, after using the product on the irritated red areas of my face every morning and night after cleansing there was no real difference at all. After reading the two pervious opinions on this cream I was also hoping that it would take away the dry flaky patches and it just totally didn't.

Allthough on some mornings I did feel that the redness had gone slightly, it was not the improvement I was looking for. I am sure there are many other products that would do the job just as well. I think that the ingredient in this cream that soothes irritation is called hydracortisone or something? I've heard that you can get this over the counter- I'm not sure if this is true but it's going to be my next attempt in the quest for perfect skin (or better skin anyway!). I've also heard that the 'immulia' range at the special dermatological stand in boots is very good for sensitive and irritated skin.

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