As a kid I struggled big time with acne and scarring. Often times it was because I was young and dumb. I knew how bad it was yo look in the mirror and see the acne but not enough to be consistent. I was about 17 when I found Clinique. Their 3 step system was at the time the best on the market! Skin care as I’ve gotten older has had its challenges. As we continue Self Improvement Month, our face is one of the first things people see.
Skin Trouble
I can’t stress enough how bad my skin has been. The acne alone made me feel insecure. However I pushed myself through the embarrassment. In high school I felt like it was one of the issues that prevented me from putting my best foot forward on the social scene. Well that and my parents strict rules. So I knew I was in trouble when even on my prom day, my acne flared terribly. I didn’t wear any makeup in high school. Not even lipstick. So what people saw was what they got! Even as I got older, it got better but I didn’t always feel confident.
Filters
I love a good filter. However it’s annoying to see a filter make me look better than I do when I’m chilling with no make up on. I want to have my face look just as polished with minimal effort. I do my best to not to use filters when I’m doing a blog features because I would hate to appear like someone I’m not. Filters are fun but for some it’s giving them the skin that stress, lack of hydration, and genetics didn’t give!
Macy’s Relationship
I have formed a great relationship with Macy’s that started about year ago! I attended their Makeup Date and an instant connection began. The Makeup Date was a day of full on pampering. It started with facials, make up demonstrations, a full beat, food, and drinks and a great time with your girls. Oh and did I mention the ticket was $25 that you got back to be used in an in store purchase?! I left there beautiful and looking amazing! I also left with makeup I already needed to get which was personalized for me!
Full on glam provided by Kelli from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Now talk about glam? This is not my personal everyday look but it made me feel like I needed to throw on a gown! I got so much compliments. I attended another event after and jaws dropped!
Facial Power
After that event I decided to look into more in-depth of my skin care. I started getting facials every 6 weeks. It was amazing. I set the appointments and made them just as important as any other appointments I had. I saw a huge difference in my skin. I started seeing even skin tone, better make up application, and just a glow!
COVID-19 and Skin Care
So of course like the rest of the world, life had to be put on hold. With that so were my facials. I know it sounds like I’m complaining but trust me I’m not. I know there are more to life than getting facials. However facials are selfish in nature but necessary. They promote healthy skin which is important. It’s a form of self care. I also made sure not just to get this every 6 weeks facial and not get the products that were used. It’s important to continue the journey at home.
Home Care
So like most I’ve had to continue my skin care at home. My esthetician, Diane, bless her hands, always gave me the blueprint. She didn’t feel the need to withhold information just so I would stop coming in. Macy’s is good about who they hire. So I had to go it alone these last few months due to COVID-19. As bummed as I was since my appointment was canceled a day before the shut down! Talk about heartbreak. I still got calls and text messages to see if I needed anything. They showed how much they cared and for that I’m always going to show love toward them for that.
Clinique KOP
At King of Prussia, the Clinique family there have the same premise. They offer quality and care with everyone that comes in. I’ve been blessed to work with them to help you (and me) get our skin looking our best. As Fall is coming in I personally have to switch my skin care. What worked for the Summer won’t work for me as we begin to enter the drier months. So how did Clinique come in to save the day?
Clinique Skin School
Your students aren’t the only one to go back to school, so is Clinique. Everything we do is mostly online to keep you safe. Clinique has an excellent online school. They cover it all from hydration to fine lines you get that personable instruction. You can ask questions and get recommendations. This Wednesday they have classes at 3:30 and 5pm. To get the link for the class, go to their Instagram and slide in their DM! You can attend no matter where you are and that’s the best part! Oh and they send you some amazing goodies for attending!
So I want to go through each product I was sent. I want you to know the benefits of each. I have combination skin. This means dry in some places and oily in others. However my skin still needs to be hydrated.
Liquid Facial Soap
This is some gentle cleaning in a bottle. Although it’s gentle, it’s super effective. It felt extremely soft but not drying.
Blackhead Solutions
This is some powerful stuff. You use this for about 7 days. You also can use this 2 times a week for 5 minutes as a mask. I hate black heads. However if I’m not careful I will get them. They are not pretty. This Blackhead Solution comes with the right amount of care to correct them!
Clinique Smart Clinical
If you are into contouring and lifting which as I get closer to 40 is important this is your cream. We need things to go upwards and definitely not downwards as we age. This has a little hyaluronic acid which helps keeps your skin glowing!
Clinique Smart Serum
This is your use a twice a day serum that will aid in that uniform tone that I’m always looking for. This is what is going to take my texture to right where I need it to be, even! It’s not drying and can be used on ALL skin tones.
Hydrating Jelly
If you care nothing else about what I’ve said, this Hydrating Jelly is the holy grail of any moisturizer you have ever used. The way it felt on my skin was heavenly. It felt that good. I usually am not a jelly type of feel on my skin, but this proved me to be a whole lie. I literally will not go without the Hydrating jelly. There’s no slimy feeling after using. Your skin will thank you! Oh and it’s antipollution so it blocks out all that mess we don’t need.
Extra Goodies
I love that Clinique sent me the goodies but even more happy that they added a few goodies too. From the black eye liner and mascara to Love Pop lipstick it was everything I needed to take my Zoom calls to present, to see me! I don’t use a lot of makeup these days but when I do I’m glad to be able to add just a little concealer and the sent products and look fresh and well put together!
So here’s is my look:
No foundation, just a little concealer around the jawline and fresh renewed skin from Clinique. Keisha at Clinique King of Prussia listened to my needs and didn’t just sent me anything. I was able to have the skin care that works for my everyday life. I’ll be attending their school this week, will you? Trust me as Fall comes, I want to be ready for my everyday look and when I’m ready for a little glam for campaigns too!
Thank you Keisha for assisting me as well as answering my text messages and calls! Clinique thank you for having online school available for women like me who want to look their best even if they plan to be home. Skincare isn’t just for what others see but for how you feel when you look in the mirror!
