Clinique's 3-step skincare range

I know it, you do too. Beauty is more than skin-deep. But then what stays right on the top, exposed to the whole world, is our skin. That’s one reason I find myself investing more on skincare products than colour cosmetics. And why I did a little jig when I heard that Clinique had launched its first-ever counter in namma Bengaluru, just around a year after its Delhi launch.

Clinique, the dermatologist-created U.S. brand, is allergy-tested and fragrance-free (no more overpowering smells — yay!). Their scientific approach shows in the way they assessed my skin: The Clinique Computer studied my eye colour, pore size, natural hair colour and sun-reactiveness — all factors that I was born with and will carry to my grave — and aided the trained attendant in suggesting a personalised skincare regimen.

The first step towards great skin, the attendant explained, was actually three steps: soaping, clarifying and moisturising. The Liquid Facial Soap cleanses, the Clarifying Lotion exfoliates (exfoliation is akin to exercise for the skin, I was told), and the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, well, moisturises. Each of these basics has variants for the entire oily-to-dry skin spectrum: The Clinique attendant helped me choose the products for my problem skin.

After a week, I found my skin responding to the three-step procedure with an all-new glow and suppleness.

Now, I’m tempted to check out Clinque’s colour cosmetics range, which has some specifically Indian shades. With my skin looking its best, what’s wrong with a little enhancement?

Clinique, Lifestyle, Oasis Centre, No 30, Salarpuria Tech Point, 100 Feet Road (Intermediate Ring Road), Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 047. Tel: 9731718273. Prices start at Rs 810 for a facial soap and go up to Rs 2450 for moisturizing gel. See the range and take a skin test online at www.clinique.com.