Clinique - Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer

This may come as a shock to most people, especially avid Clinique lovers. 

I have never tried Clinique foundation before. 

Phew! Now that's off my chest..... How did my first ever Clinique foundation perform!? 

I welcome the idea of a foundation and a concealer in one - this one boasts "all of the coverage and none of the weight" 

Which I would agree with. It feels weightless on your skin and the coverage was good. I tried this product when I had a few blemishes. 

Application directions are as follows: 

• Using the large backside of the wand, sweep foundation across your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Then use the angled tip of the applicator – that has a slight dip in it to hold more product – to cover down the bridge of the nose and across the jawline. Blend well with fingers. 
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• Finish by using the pointy tip to spot conceal any trouble areas – under the eyes, around the outside of the nose, on top of blemishes. Pat and blend well with fingers.

So I promptly followed them.  

I found the coverage good, and it wasn't cakey at all. It done an ok job at covering my blemishes but not as good as a concentrated concealer. 

If you don't like a matte finish this foundation is not for you. 

The foundation also has strong staying power and doesn't transfer. 

Now to the naked eye, and in the mirror this foundation looked great. My only criticism is that it doesn't photograph well. Now... Lots of people may think - we'll surely that shouldn't matter. But I tend to disagree. I am not really sure why it doesn't photograph well... But there is something that lets me down. 

That said. That's my only criticism. 

This foundation retails for £25 and if you're looking for a product that covers a number of basis then this could be the one for you. 

Rhian Xx

Clinique - Chubby Stick for Cheeks

The great thing about the Clinique Chubby Stick was that it was a quick and easy way to apply a flush of colour to your lips which was also moisturinsing... Well imagine that same concept but 4 times the size and for your cheeks! 

Amazing huh? 

I was given this product by a friend and the colour was Rhobust Rhubarb which is the ideal shade for me as it's a coral colour. 

At the moment this product is only available in 4 shades; 

Ample Apple

Rhobust Rhubarb

Roly Poly Rosy

Plumped Up Peony

This product is literally fool proof which means there is now no excuse for a lack of blusher or tint to the cheeks - one of life's biggest faux pas is the lack of blusher after you've applied a layer of foundation - I mean why would you not? Especially as your cheeks naturally have a hint of colour. 

   

One quick swoop across your cheeks, a little blending and voila! You are done. It's that simple. Instant subtle glow which you can increase the intensity of if required. The product is also oil free and unlike other cream blushers doesn't sit heavily on your cheeks clinging to yor pores. 

This product is great for a woman in a hurry or infact any woman! 

   

This product is available from all Clinique counters and retails for £19. 

Rhian Xx

Rock those ORANGE lips. Yes! Orange!

It seems that orange lipstick is bang on trend this summer.. And not being one to miss out on a beauty trend I thought I would tell you about this one. 

Now usually when I new trend pops up I pop to the shops and spend on core pieces. But in this instance it just so happens that while on holiday in Barcelona last year I picked up an orange lipstick and lip liner from a little beauty store called Yamamay, which is an Italian based company. 

(the lipstick is 02 light orange and the lip liner is in shade 08)

Obviously not everyone is going to be bold enough to go straight for bright orange as a colour pop but there are plenty of gloss options out there or you can go for a more subtle coral to avoid the shock of orange. 

There are some product recommendations from Elle on this link http://m.elleuk.com/beauty/beauty-notes-daily/how-to-get-the-orange-lip-trend-right 

I too have opted for a matte lip rather than a glossy one but any option will compliment the sun perfectly. 

If you aren't one for lipgloss because of the texture but don't want to opt for a lipstick I recommend Clinique's Chubby Stick in Oversized Orange. 

You will find a previous blog post on the Chubby Stick right here on my blog :) 

So what are you waiting for? Get rocking those Orange lips! 

     

Rhian Xx