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I thought I would talk about the Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer (£25) which is a 2 in 1
product. I hate using that term as it reminds me of the shitty
shampoo/conditioner 2 in 1s from my childhood that left me screaming in agony
as my mum tried to get a comb through my hair, but thankfully there is no pain
involved with regards to this foundation.
I have been dying to try this
foundation for a long time as I noticed it every time I went to Boots but I
stuck to my trusty drugstore brands such as Bourjois
Healthy Mix Foundation (£9.99) and Rimmel
Lasting Finish Nude Foundation (£7.99) as they were cheap and some
of the best I have ever used but I finally bit the bullet and picked up a
bottle. I thought I was the shade 02 Alabaster but when I went into Boots, I
decided to be colour matched as it’s an expensive product and I wanted to make
sure it matched my skin tone rather than pick the wrong shade and hate the
product. It was a blessing to be colour matched as it turned out I was the
lightest of the bunch which is 0.5 Breeze. This isn’t as light as you would
think, I mean its light but it’s not the lightest foundation I have ever used.
What Clinique says about the foundation:
A foundation-and-concealer in one for a
natural, beyond perfected look that lasts for up to 12 hours. Lightweight,
moisturising makeup covers thoroughly without clogging pores. Skin breathes
comfortably, colour stays true, even through sweat and humidity. Due to the
rich pigment level that enhances this flawless coverage makeup, shades may
appear deeper when first applied. Leave the foundation to settle just for a few
minutes, this will allow the high pigment in the formula to adapt to
your skin tone which is why you get such a flawless perfected finish. Suitable
for ALL skin types. Use with fingers to blend.
What I say about the foundation:
I agree with it being labelled as a
lightweight and moisturising foundation as it really is. Once applied, it feels
as though you have nothing on your skin and it sinks into your skin without
clogging your pores or leaving you look "cakey". The formula itself
is like liquid velvet and is very easy to blend so you can take your time with
this to perfect it. I also agree that it has great coverage as it covers a
multitude of sins. I would however say that if you have prominent scars on your
face then this wouldn’t cover them as I have a scar on my jawline from a horrible
cyst and I still need concealer to make sure this is completely covered. If you
have light scars on your face, these will be covered by this foundation.
I do find the foundation oxidises ever
so slightly throughout the day but this isn’t really an issue if you blend well
and get the right shade. It also lasts for a long time. My main test is to
apply it at 7.30am when I am getting ready for work and then checking it every
couple of hours to see if its stayed in place or has dribbled all over my neck,
with this, it stayed til about 8pm before I had to remove it.
The foundation itself comes with a doe
foot applicator so it looks like a giant lip-gloss wand which is slightly weird
but honestly, one of the things that sold me on it. I know I’m sad, but things
like this keep me happy ha-ha. I apply the flat side directly to my face by
smearing the product over my skin. I then blend out with a damp beauty blender
as I find this gives the best finish. I have tried using my Artis Oval 7 and different
foundation brushes in my collection but this is, in my opinion, the best tool
to use to create a flawless base. I apply a concealer as I normally would as I
personally like this makeup step to really cover my dark circles and to cover
my scar on my jawline but if you don’t have dark circles or you have been
blessed with beautiful skin then I would suggest sticking to the 2 in 1 formula
as it gives a gorgeous finish to the skin and covers very well.
There are 21 shades to choose from so
there is something for everyone but I would suggest being colour matched as the
swatches online don’t do the foundation justice as I thought I was a whole
shade darker than I am. If you have never done this before, it’s nothing to be
scared of, you just ask to be colour matched as you are interested in the
foundation, and they will remove any makeup from your face and then try 2 or 3
different foundations to see which one works best for you. They will then fix
your makeup if they have removed this during the process. If you are unsure of
the product, ask for a sample to take away with you to try as it’s a lot of
money to spend on something that you’re not sure of. I do this with everything
ha-ha. It’s the only way to do it.
Overall, a fantastic foundation that
does what it says on the tin. It is lightweight, gives great coverage and lasts
all day. They have 21 shades and it gives such a beautiful finish to the skin
that is somewhere between matte and dewy.
Have
you tried this foundation?
Does
it sound like something you would try?
What
is your favourite foundation?
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you read my latest post featuring the
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This sounds great! I'm not sure I've ever tried a Clinique foundation! xx
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Its a first for me too but im gonna try some more as this is great! Xx
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