Clinique

 Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer

Got this only because it was one of the choices for my free diamond member welcome gift, never heard anything about it before and just needed to pick something- none of the other items interested me and I didn't have a powder foundation so thought I'd give it a try- since it's free nothing to loose;) Was unsure about color to get so I went to the store to test in person. I was able to find a good color match but noticed there's lots of gaps in color choices and the numbers and descriptions don't match up so I'd recommend testing in person also. For reference I have mature, normal skin with some hormonal breakouts. I made sure to moisturize well and used my milk gripping primer first for a good start. I used the included puff which worked well. Was very quick to apply, definitely a plus for weekday mornings when I'm in a rush. It has good coverage, that impressed me because I didn't have to use a separate concealer to cover my blemishes. It looked a little powdery but using Mac fix plus spray over it set it down nicely. My powder bronzer went on fine over it and I finished it all with my AllNighter spray. I've had it on several hours and still looks good . I'm happy with it and glad I choose it. Definitely will keep using this.

I have broken capillaries from exfoliating too hard in my 20's and they are red. I applied to area twice and red skin is covered. I than put my powder concealer on top of it and blush and my complexion looks like anyone else's finally. Worked better than anything else I've tried over the years.

My daughters birthday gift. She swears by this product. Giving a great review.

Submitted 4 years ago

By ET24

From Cincinnati, OH

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This is the first powder foundation I've tried; I've used clinique liquid foundations for a few years. My shade in the 3 liquid foundations is cream chamois, matches me perfectly. I bought the same shade in this and it was WAY darker than the liquid foundations. I have very dark hair and fair skin. I was able to get away with using it during the summer because I tan pretty easily, but will not be able to wear it once my summer tan fades back to normal. I will likely repurchase in Alabaster (several shades lighter) for winter. That said, this foundation is amazing. I have annoying combo skin so I never ever thought I could wear a powder foundation. It makes my skin look airbrushed like no other foundation has before. No cakeyness or pores showing through, even around my nose!! I use a powder foundation brush instead of the poof it comes with. For a natural/everyday look I do a light dusting, which does not give full coverage. For that more glam/airbrushed look, I apply a primer, apply a few layers of the powder, and finish with a setting spray. Doesn't budge and looks flawless all day, full coverage without the heavy feel. It IS very transferable like most foundations so be careful with clothing. Biggest things are to BLEND THOROUGHLY and apply in NATURAL LIGHTING, otherwise you'll leave the house looking patchy. Just buy it a few shades lighter and you won't regret it!!!

I used this powder over the Clinique serum foundation (highly recommend that too) and it's perfect. Gave me a little extra coverage for dark spots and redness, and my foundation survived the summer heat. Love it!