I used Mary Kay for years, constantly battling extremely dry and sensitive skin. Then I became a Clinique Consultant, withing two weeks of using the 2-step system my skin felt like it should have years ago! I'll never switch from Clinique. If the system is leaving your face too dry, you either aren't using the 3-step system, aren't using the product properly or you have the wrong product for your skin. As for asians and other races using Clinique, I have customers of all races who love it! As far as the price goes, it's cheaper than Mary Kay, but more expensive than drug store brands. You get what you pay for, plus if it works, it's worth it!!! Trust me, I am almost 40, but look 25... or so my customers tell me....sometimes they think my daughter is my older sister. Needless to say they trust me with those concerns of theirs.