Earlier this year I spent six weeks in hospital and since then I have looked shocking, so I thought it was probably time to start looking after myself. So yesterday I hit the shops with £50 (just don't tell my partner!) to spend on make up.
I knew just where to head first - the Clinique counter in Boots. My main aim was to get a new foundation which covers my dull complexion and lasts all day. I headed towards the range to be greeted by a fresh faced lady offering assistance. Her skin looked great so I immediately had great faith in her! I told her what I was looking for and she recommended the superfit range for me as my skin is dry but greasy in places. Before she did this she took the time to explain the three other foundations available at the counter so I was satisfied that I had made the right choice. I was really pleased with the service as I went there feeling a bit frumpy and usually I feel these make up consultants look down on us mere mortals!
After choosing the range I wanted, the lady washed her hands and tested three different colours on the back of my hand to get an idea of the closest match she then narrowed it down to two and tried these on a patch of my face. We both checked it in the mirror and as I was happy, I headed for the till with shade number three; petal. I was pleasantly surprised when the bill only came to £17. Which although quite expensive for a foundation, I felt it was worth every penny to have such an enjoyable experience and a good product. The shade range is good as I have very pale skin and I was a three so there are paler shades out there.
The packaging reminds me of a shower curatin we had in our house from the seventies! (not good!) and this did put me off a bit. The outer box is pale pink with flowers on it, with a large mettalic 'C' on the front. Its not bad but it certainly wouldn't draw me to the product, still i threw the box out. The bottle is plastic and squeezable which is good since the foundation comes out of a nozzle and I expect the last drops are hard to extract. The lid is silvery and expensive looking (it matches my bathroom nicely, silver, not expensive!)
I tried the foundation out for myself all day yesterday. Application was easy - you just pour a little on to the back of your hand and dab onto the face making sure it is well blended. The liqiud is very runny so you have to watch it doesn't dribble onto you. However this is a good thing as the foundation feels really light, and as if you have nothing on (ooh-er!). I followed this with a dusting of powder and was still pleased with the results late last night. I found removal easy with clinique clarifyinglotion.
I still had to use a concealer on my forehead as it is quite red and pimply at the moment (time of the month!) but I wasn't too bothered about that since if the foundation was any thicker it may feel too heavy. I was also pleased to note I had no cracks appearing in my smile lines (note; choice of words, not wrinkles!!).
The range is 100% fragrance free, and allergy tested (i have had no reactions). The box also tells us it is oil free, has moderate cover and a natural matte finish.
As i said before the price is not great but I was happy to pay it. I got 30ml for £17 (1 fl.oz). I also see quite a few offers on for example if you buy two products you get a bag of goodies etc. Unfortunatly no offers are currently running in our store.
If you fancy treating yourself this product is lovely. Put it on your list for Santa!
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Sounds good, but I would like to be able to sample this before I paid £17 for it. Vicki :o)
deefer 20.07.2004 16:24
this op was very helpful, im looking to try clinique but scared of the price and im concerned they wont have a pale enough colour for me i really am white white white unfortunately, thanks for your op anyway
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