Just come back from Kissimmee and Orlando. We love being over there. Len is doing so much better h...
Just come back from Kissimmee and Orlando. We love being over there. Len is doing so much better health wise.
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Being new to this site, I didn't do enough research, and put this review in the wrong place. So many kind people let me know, and I immediately e-mailed ciao to see if it can be moved. If they are able to do it, I will let all the people who asked, know.
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 toremove 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).
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I was going to buy this for my mum but I definitely won't now! She's self-conscious about her wrinkles and crows feet as it is, without having them emphasised.
VerySpecialOne 28.02.2003 15:52
I wear Superbalanced Makeup and I think its fab! You should go back to Clinique and try a different type of makeup that is more suitable for your skin, for example: Superfit makeup might be better for you? Very Special One. x
Advantages: Does not interfere with natural moisture balance, good coverage, glowing skin Disadvantages: Hard to match colour, may require setting with powder
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
Jan 14th, 2003
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