... I have a bottle of Clinique Superbalanced makeup. This is a square bottle that looks very elegant. It has a silver screw top.
Turning to the back of the bottle, I read the directions/what it does. It states:
Allergy tested.
100% fragrance free.
The smart makeup base.
Absorbs ... Read review
Advantages: Very light so blends into face. Disadvantages: Made my face look hard and craggy, after a few hours.
...I have a bottle of Clinique Superbalanced makeup. This is a square bottle that looks very elegant. It has a silver screw top.
Turning to the back of the bottle, I read the directions/what it does. It states:
Allergy tested.
100% fragrance free.
The smart makeup base.
Absorbs oil where oil-control is needed; moisturizes where hydration is needed.
Slips onto skin easily.
Oil-free. ... ...is made by,
Clinique Labs, Dist.
N.Y., N.Y., 10022,
N.Y.
London.
Paris.
It comes in a 1 fl.oz./30 ml size.
As I used such a small quantity, I think this bottle will last me years. I cannot compare this with other products. I believe the last liquid face makeup I purchased was Max Factor, in England, about 20 years ago. There is still some in it, and I don't think it has completely dried ... more
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Thanks Susie.
Well it was that time of year when the parties start rolling in. Normally I dress casual, that's living in Florida, and use very little makeup. However, last year when we went to friends for 'Thanksgiving', and at a Christmas party, I decided to dress up, and spend more time on my make up.
I always wear eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara, because I have small eyes. Very thin lips so rarely use lipstick. So I thought I would try face makeup. I have a bottle of Clinique Superbalanced makeup. This is a square bottle that looks very elegant. It has a silver screw top.
Turning to the back of the bottle, I read the directions/what it does. It states:
Allergy tested. 100% fragrance free. The smart makeup base. Absorbs oil where oil-control is needed; moisturizes where hydration is needed. Slips onto skin easily. Oil-free. Shake well before using.
Okay, so I gave it a try. Living in the 'sunshine state', my chin, cheeks, and the area between my eyebrows look a darker shade, than the rest of my face and neck. What I needed was the colour to cover these up, and hopefully I would have a perfect looking complexion. Well, a girl can hope.
So what happened. I used the colour #03, which is Ivory. It matched my skin color pretty well. I was very careful to make sure I covered the whole of my face and neck. It smoothed into my skin really easily. It wasn't oily and my skin felt good. The coverage was light, but okay.
However, about 15 minutes later I sneezed. Blew my nose on a Kleenex tissue, and some of the makeup came off. I immediately checked my appearance in the mirror, and I had this different texture and colour on my nose. Blast it, I reapplied it to this area, and figured I would have to take the bottle with me, just in case.
Well, on that first occasion my husband didn't even notice that I was wearing face makeup. Today I applied it again to my face. We went out for 3 hours and I was really interested to see how my face looked, when we got home.
Well, I hate to say this, but my face is showing deeper lines than normal. Especially around my mouth, and the eyes. My skin is also feeling a little on the tight side. I think I am ready to remove it right now. My crow's feet are really showing!
Will I use it again?
Yes, if I am going out immediately and for a short period of time.
Would I buy it?
This was a gift from a friend of mine. I personally wouldn't spend $17.50 (£11.30)on this product. I don't know if it would perform better, if it was accompanied by a face powder. I do understand that it costs even more in the U.K. My daughter always waits for me to bring her cosmetics over.
It is made by, Clinique Labs, Dist. N.Y., N.Y., 10022, N.Y. London. Paris. It comes in a 1 fl.oz./30 ml size.
As I used such a small quantity, I think this bottle will last me years. I cannot compare this with other products. I believe the last liquid face makeup I purchased was Max Factor, in England, about 20 years ago. There is still some in it, and I don't think it has completely dried up.
If you have young beautiful skin, I am sure this product will work great for you. However, if you are like me, you may wish to go natural. If this had not been a gift to me, I would be very unhappy with the product.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review.
Susie. (who fell down the stairs Saturday lunchtime and twisted/sprained her ankle and foot. It is now the size of a balloon and all the colours under the sun).
Advantages: good range of shades, easily blends in, flawless complexion Disadvantages: expensive
...day took me to the Clinique counter in Frasers, wondering what the hell the difference is between all the different foundations.
The lady was really nice (are they on commission?) and explained everything to me. She suggested the Superbalanced makeup, and wouldn’t let me buy anything until she’d tested the colour on my face. I found this very helpful as I know I’m wearing the right shade for my skin tone. The staff at any Clinique counter I’ve been ... ...the front is the classy Clinique logo and the product name. On the back is some useful information, it says that it is allergy tested, 100% fragrance free, and is also oil-free. It is a 30ml bottle.
You’ll find that the bottle is filled right up to the top with foundation, which is good! The actual product itself is (surprisingly) a light brown/skin colour, but this will obviously vary depending on the shade you’ve chosen. It pours out onto my hand ...
materialgirl 20.05.2003
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Advantages: FAB RESULTS AND GREAT PRICE Disadvantages: NOTHING
...I will be reviewing: " Clinique Superbalanced Foundation"
- Price -
I paid £ 18.50 for 30ml of this product I personally think this is a very reasonable price for such a good quality product, I usually pay up to £29 for any make-up product and this is well under my budget which is surprising seen as this product delivers great results and I would defiantly say it's one of the best foundations I've used and one of the cheapest.
The reason I bought ... ...eighteen shades available of the Clinique Super balanced foundation, the fact the product has a large selection of shades makes this product almost perfect for any skin color and your more than likely to find the perfect shade for your skin color.
36 Beige Chiffon
01 Petal
27 Alabaster
02 Fair
28 Light
04 Cream Chamois
03 Ivory
08 Porcelain Beige
34 Nude Beige
04 Cream Chamois
07 Neutral
05 Vanilla
06 Linen
09 Sand
11 Sunny
14 Wheat
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Sarahhhx 07.11.2008
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Advantages: Does not interfere with natural moisture balance, good coverage, glowing skin Disadvantages: Hard to match colour, may require setting with powder
...was instantly identifiable as a Clinique product. It was well packaged and easy to carry home safely. The bottle itself is glass and is fairly thick which suggests to me that the bottle is likely to withstand a lot of wear and tear. Is has a simple silver screw top lid which looks nice.
The product is called superbalanced foundation as it is recommended for many different skin types and is particularly good for combination skin. I have mainly dry ... ...that some foundations can make me feel oily around the nose and T-zone area, whilst being dry and flaky in others. I have to say that this foundation was the answer to my problems!
It glides on well and provides a good level of coverage. The dry areas of my skin felt moisturised, whilst the oily parts felt fine too. My only minor criticism is that it can come off onto clothes a little too easily for my liking, but this is easily solved by adding ...
rachela81 27.03.2008
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Advantages: Matches my skin tone well and blends perfectly. Disadvantages: Is rather pricey.
I've tried out alot of different types of foundations because I have terrible skin. I am blemish prone and it goes through it's spells of being too oily or too dry. I can also never find a nice shade for my skin, I am rather pale, and I've found that sometimes the lightest shade in a make up range is basically white, and the next shade down is too dark! I wanted to try out the superbalanced make up for a while. I was buying some of the Clarifying ... ...bonus time, so I had to buy something else for the gift. I asked the sales advisor about this type of make up and she found a good shade for me, Alabastor and it blends in very nicely. This foundation is lovely and silky and is good at covering up any marks. I apply it using a sponge but it blends in just as nicely using your fingers.
I find it lasts all day long and doesn't wear off after a few hours. It hasn't dried my skin out or made it more ...
GemmaC25 16.02.2009
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Advantages: Good range of colours, even coverage Disadvantages: Doesn't stand up to extreme heat very well, variation in viscosity of product, bottle has no pump
I've been using Clinique superbalanced in Alabaster for about a year and have found it to be a pretty good foundation. It covers up imperfections and provides medium coverage. It is quite expensive, but I find I'm really paying for a foundation which is pale and doesnt leave me looking ill. Its not too yellow based and with a bit of bronzer or blusher, I can almost pass as someone who has a pulse!!
Clinique was set up in 1968 as an off shoot of ... ...type suits all approach. Generally, Clinique is more suited to younger skin and Estee to the more mature market, although recently there has been a lot of blurring of these boundaries and I find stuff in Estee Lauder that I'd have originally looked for in Clinique.
One thing I have noticed is that you can't be sure how 'thick' the foundation is going to be. Sometimes I get a foundation which will freely run out of the bottle into the palm of my ...
kittykatty31 15.09.2005
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