I don’t know about you but when it comes to foundations I
tread very lightly in my choices. Just because a certain foundation has a lot
of hype surrounded around it, I’m not going to dive in deep head first to grab
it, too only be left disappointed when it doesn’t give me all the quality looks
and finishes it claimed.
So I’m not afraid to go up to a makeup counter of the makeup
I have my eye on and ask the advisor for a sample. Although they do like to try
the makeup on you, I won’t be able to tell how good that product is in the
small areas of my check and jawline.
When I walked past the Clinique concession in House of
Fraser and saw that with the Beyond Perfecting foundation and concealer they
were offering a 5 DAY sample of the product, I was more than happy to take them
on, on their offer.
The lady at the counter sat me down and wiped some of my
makeup off my cheek and jaw (which I really hate, especially on a good makeup
day) and swiped 3 shades of the makeup to determine which colour would suit me
most. There was quite an obvious difference in all 3, which mostly had to do
with the undertones. I have quite an orangey-red tone so the shade number 28 in
Clove was perfect for me.
The lady then proceeds to tell me that everyone she has
tested on seems to be shade 28 and she has no more samples (good grief). So she
told me to pop over to Boots and hopefully they would have my shade.
Usain bolt had nothing on me with the way I fast paced my
ass over to Boots praying that any shade 28 girls on their way to get a sample
would break a leg or something of that sort. (I WANT THAT FOUNDATION)
As I got too Boots I told the lovely girl behind the counter
of my torment of them not having the sample at House of Fraser and when I saw
her pull out that full bottle of shade 28 and a sample container my heart truly
skipped a beat!
Will you freaking get on with the damn review!!!… Oops sorry.
This what Clinique say about this foundation.
A foundation-and-concealer in one for a natural, beyond perfected look that lasts all day. Lightweight, moisturizing 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.
Hell yeah!! Now when I saw foundation and concealer in one,
I was expecting the product to be one of a thick gloopy consistency, but nope
it is as they say very lightweight. When I did apply it, my first initial
reaction was Woah this is really rich and in your face. It looked a shade
darker than my skin tone but as promised after a few minutes it did settle and
adapted to my skin tone leaving me with a dewy luxurious finish.
I love this
foundation. It did not oxidise at all and blended very well with the other
products I used on my face. I would consider this product quite high coverage
and as it is a foundation and concealer, using a colour corrector beforehand is
not totally necessary . The foundation
managed to cover my pigmentation on the sides of my face and around my mouth.
It does not feel heavy on my face whatsoever and has managed to last on all
day.
As you may know I have very dry skin, so a primer is a must
have. With a good primer this product will not cake up on those dry patches.
Clinique do advice you use your fingers to apply the makeup
for a flawless look. The first time I applied it I did use my fingers and it
did give me a skin like look. But the next day I used my beauty blender sponge
and still got the same results, so it’s completely up to you.
This foundation retails at £25.00 and can be bought at any
store which sells Clinique.
I am not waiting till my sample finishes to go buy the full
size. I am sold on this product and will be going out today to get it. This
will now become my work office foundation. Even if you have not used a Clinique
product before like myself, take advantage of the free 5 day sample and give it
a go.
I highly recommend this product lovelies! Have any of you
guys bought or sampled this gem? What did you think of it? A hit or miss? I
can’t wait to see your comments and I’ll see you in my next post.
Take care
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