Custom, tailored, personalised. Once words tied to clothing, cars and homes we can now associate with our skin care thanks to Clinique Custom Repair Smart Serum. This sci-fi-serious serum understands not only the skin ailments you can see, but also the ones you can’t, repairing in accordance with your skin type – whatever it may be.
Twenty women from across Australia of all ages, with skin concerns ranging from pigmentation to rosacea, oiliness to dryness took Clinique’s clever new product for a two-week test drive.
With glowing reviews to match their skin results, see what these real women revealed about Clinique’s Smart:
100% found Clinique’s Smart lightweight and easy to use
100% would recommend Clinique Smart to a friend
95% would be curious to try more skincare products from Clinique
95% would purchase this product in the future having tried it
95% noticed a positive improvement in my skin concerns after using Clinique Smart
Skin Concern: Pigmentation or Uneven Skin Tone
Natalie L, QLD told us she noticed that her dark spots are fading (“some are gone!”) and the deep lines are becoming less obvious. “I’m a busy mum with four young children and while I’m embarrassed to admit it, often my skin routine was far from exceptional! But now, I have actually found myself wanting to apply the serum eagerly. It is so simple to apply, and feels so good, that I’m happy to say Clinique Smart has become my quick and easy skincare routine!
Andrea C, ACT, whose primary skin concerns were pigmentation and dryness said she enjoyed the lightweight texture, no fragrance and how gentle it was on skin. “My skin became noticeably brighter and some pigmentation became lighter. I have had people asking about the ‘magic stuff’ I’m using.”
Justine Burke, QLD, shared with us she saw noticeable improvements in her pigmentation in addition to more even skin tone within a week of trialling the serum. She said the product adapted “perfectly” to her skin care routine and was impressed with how her skin improved during the trial.
Emma Whalan, NSW, said her skin concerns included dark spots from pregnancy and has a combination skin type. Emma said after two weeks the serum has helped even out oily and dry areas and that she noticed a positive change in her skin after introducing the Serum into her nightly ritual, “straight away”.
Heidi P from NSW’s first impressions were that the product was “very soft and creates a lovely base under my makeup” and has noticed her skin is more even on the surface. When asked how quickly she noticed a positive change in her skin after introducing Clinique Smart into her nightly ritual, she answered, “Within about 3 days I noticed changes to my skin after I had removed all makeup.”
Skin Concern: Loss of Elasticity
Ebony P, NSW, said, “After using Clinique Smart I noticed various improvements to my skin. Firstly my skin appeared more radiant and glowing especially in the morning. There was also dramatic improvements in the firmness of my skin around my lower cheek area which had lost elasticity.”
Karen C, NSW told us her skin looks firmer without feeling taut after using Clinique Smart. “My skin felt softer and smoother by the morning after first use, so almost immediately. I used it in conjunction with Clinique’s 3 step skin care and found the Serum easily adaptable! My husband (who never notices anything!) even commented on how good my skin was looking!”
Sylvia A, QLD, told us, “My skin showed improvement in hydration, skin tone and a radiance that has given me a healthy glow. I really love this serum, I can say without a doubt that is has improved my skin. At 64 my skin now has a glow to it and my skin tone is certainly more even. I will be telling my friends about this great product.”
Dianne C, SA, loved the results she has seen, “The texture was soft and light, it absorbed very quickly and makeup could be worn over the top. I felt it was a high quality, luxury product. My skin is more toned, firmer and my pores are definitely smaller (almost can’t see them at all!). Under my eyes, dark circles are reduced and my fine lines are decreased.”
Skin Concern: Rosacea or Redness
Laura J, WA, who had skin concerns including acne scarring and patches of rosacea, noticed change to the smoothness of her skin instantly and a gradual change to the appearance of redness. She agreed her skin’s overall appearance improved during the trial, “I was even confident enough to go to work without concealer on to hide the rosacea patch on my cheek,” she said.
Lauren A, TAS, whose primary skin concerns were pigmentation, rosacea, uneven and dull skin said, “I noticed the change in my skin after about the first 5 days but definitely by the start of the second week. Clinique Smart was easy to add into my normal skin care routine. It also encouraged me to be more vigilant and consistent with my skin care because of the feeling and positive results. My skin is more even, firmer and hydrated.
Sarah D, VIC, told us, “It sits really beautifully under make-up because it’s not heavy or greasy and also because of that my combination skin didn’t break out, which I was thrilled about. It took around 3 days to start to see a difference in my skin. In the days after that the redness I have in areas started to fade and I really noticed a unified skin tone, which I’ve not seen in years.”
Olivia G, NSW said, “I have noticed less irritation and redness in my complexion. I would also say that my skin has felt more hydrated.” She said she would be interested in coupling the serum with the recommended Clinique moisturiser.
Skin Concern: Dryness
Angie W, QLD, on first impressions said, “I liked the lightweight feeling of the serum, as well as the fact that it didn’t leave any residue on my skin and was easily absorbed. It didn’t feel greasy and I was actually surprised that it was a bit creamier than what I expected. It felt silky on my skin on first application.”
Angela G, SA, was won over by the Clinique Smart. “This product is totally amazing. The texture is perfect – not too thin or too dense and spreads beautifully,” she said. “Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed that my skin is less dry and yet with my oily T-zone, it has not been aggravated. It’s wonderful to be using a product that delivers what it promises!”
Rosie B, NSW, said on first impression she noticed Clinique Smart’s silky texture and was impressed that it wasn’t too thick or ‘cloggy’ and saw a positive change in her skin after two days. “At first I noticed my skin was softer in certain areas. It then drew out a lot of my impurities, which then disappeared shorty after.
Skin Concern: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Karen H, WA with primary skin concerns including mainly fine lines, said she noticed an improvement in the appearance of wrinkles after 3-4 days of introducing the Clinique Smart to her nightly ritual, which was easily adapted to her existing skincare routine.
Mandy S, VIC admitted, “I wasn’t convinced I would see any difference in my skin especially using such a small amount but was pleasantly surprised.” She saw next day results with her “crows-feet” less visible and her skin tone was less blotchy and dryness was also reduced.
Jemma L, WA said that after two weeks of using the Clinique Smart her skin felt as though it’s had been polished. “I [now] have no visible fine lines and my skin feels firmer. It has given me a look of radiance that friends have noticed. I found introducing the Clinique Smart into my beauty routine very simple.”
Yvonne R, VIC, said, “It was very easy to slip Clinique’s Smart into my nightly routine as l am a skin care freak. I feel my skin is so much softer now and l think my make up even stays on better. I also think the recommended 2 pumps was plenty it was enough to do my neck as well easily.”
Now it’s over to you to experience your very own skin success story. Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum RRP from $80 is available from David Jones, Myer, Terry White and selected independent pharmacies and via the Clinique website
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