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Just when it seemed that cosmeceuticals couldn’t get any more powerful, leave it to Clinique (of the Estée Lauder companies) to take it up a notch. In January, a press release revealed that Clinique would team up with pharmaceutical powerhouse Allergan — noted makers of Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, as well as supplies for laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing — to produce a new skin care line designed to be used before, during, and after in-office dermatologist care. Now that time has almost arrived – the line premieres in October 2008 – and I’m super psyched about it! According to the September 2008 issue of Vogue, on newsstands now, the products include a Probiotic Cleanser and Skin Conditioning Treatment designed to prime skin two weeks prior to an in-office procedure; a Recovery Week Complex designed to calm inflammation, hydrate, and minimize hyperpigmentation the weeks following a procedure; and the Optimizing Treatment Cream for before and after an in-office procedure.
I can’t wait to try some of these new products (and pass the information along to my readers!) 
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I am suffering from several allergies – PLEASE let me know if any of the following is in Clinique products:-
Lanolin, Paba, Balsam and most importantly Quanternium. I have been using Clinique for many, many years, I am now a Senior and seem to be developing certain allergies.
Please respond to this SOON – as I need to replace a lot of my cosmetics now and I have to have the answers before I do so.
Many, Many thanks Isabella
Dear Isabella,
Please consult with your primary care physician and/or dermatologist about these allergies. I am not a physician yet and I cannot help you.
Thank you for understanding, and I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Nicki