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02 April 2011

Clinique Turnaround Concentrate

What do you do when you suddenly see that you're a few more weeks away from needing to purcahse a new bottle of your favorite serum? I am running out of my dependable instaglow solution, the Clinique Turnaround Concentrate! And what could be better than successfully spending that extra moolah (on shoes!) I alloted for this??!!

I am ranting because I have already fallen in love with how this serum finishes silky smooth on my face at night. It does not cause redness or dryness which spells out perfect for my combination skin. All I need is 1 pump of the Clinique turnaround concentrate in the evening (I have a small face) for me to wake up to a softer and more radiant skin.

Clinique Turnaround Concentrate, 1 oz, @ Clinique counters
(Trinoma, Rustan's Shangri-la, Rustan's Makati, Gateway)

The pump bottle dispenses the necessary amount of product I need to cover up the entire face. I noticed how this serum improved my skin's clarity within a week's time when I first used it. 

On more humid Manila nights, I feel that this product can stand as a good moisturizer for oily and combination skin types. On hotter mornings, its silky texture prompts you to use it as a primer. 



If there's something you'd be booing about this product, its the Philippine price (3000php for 1oz; half a year's use for me) and the presence of 3 -cones in the bottle (dimethicone, polysilicone-11 and peg-10 dimethicone). Surprisingly, despite my negative reaction to -cones, the Clinique turnaround concentrate never broke me out. It only gave me good skin I loved to look at and touch.


Clinique Turnaround Concentrate, 1oz, P3000 in Pinas; 39.50 in the U.S.

Must raise funds. This is among the skincare products that worked for me along with my local obagi. But on a brighter note, not having this around will put the Clinique Turnaround Concentrate to test on the longevity of its positive effects on my skin. 



15 comments:

  1. Shop N' ChompApril 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Hehe...love the big red "Approved" stamp. ;) Great to hear this has worked so well for you. I can't recall if I've ever tried this but I have tried another serum by them (Repairwear Laser Focus) and that unfortunately broke me out.

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  2. krissy ♥April 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Sounds like a great product nga, pero expensive nga lang. I'm glad it worked well for you! =)

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  3. JenniApril 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    good job on almost finishing it! means you're really diligent with skincare huh? :)

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  4. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Holy crap, this is expensive lol. But it's a great investment indeed!

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  5. PammyApril 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Argie, you are so hiyang with Clinique. Buti ka pa. :D But then again, it's so pricey here. Bummer.

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  6. herroyalbleaknessApril 2, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    @Lisa
    that's so sad! try Clinique turnaround serum! :)

    @Krissy
    I really wish SSI didn't have that much markup on Clinique stuff :( But since this stuff works for me, I have to really save for it (and not splurge on things that have cheaper alternatives)

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  7. herroyalbleaknessApril 2, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    @Jen
    i have to! ive always dreamed of having a better skin :) always been frustrated with zits and uneven skintone and the day I've achieved improvement (thanks to my Doc Six Foronda) pushed me to want to look for a good skincare line that would maintain it

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  8. herroyalbleaknessApril 2, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    @Becky

    Yes! Finding a serum that works is a good investment especially now that I'm getting older :)

    @Grace

    Ang sarap siguro matira sa Sephora lang ano? LOL. Walang overpriced stuff...

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  9. Shop N' ChompApril 3, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    I will! :)

    And I don't blame you for NOT clicking the "play" button!!

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  10. eizelJune 3, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    so pricey talaga, i found a 0.5oz tube (so it's half of the full size, ryt?) for 1000k.. sana it's still available..

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    But when do you use the Clinique Serum along with the glowing solution, retoinic acid and glycolic? I am just starting to use Glowing Solution of Dra.Six, but I got so curious about this wonder serum you are raving about. Can you tell how you schedule your skin care products?

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  12. herroyalbleaknessJuly 31, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I use the serum in the morning as a makeup primer :D

    However, right now, I'm warding off products that make my skin matte since I'm starting to feel my skin becoming dry.

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  13. miggieNovember 10, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    This serum worked wonders for me too! My dull ,oily and blemished skin improved a lot in just 3 days.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    have you tried the new reformulated version of this serum?. hope you can make reviews:)

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    have you tried the new reformulated version of this serum?. hope you can make reviews:)

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