Tuesday, May 7

Clinique Superbalanced Foundation




Hi everyone! Hope you're having a lovely week so far & had a great bank holiday weekend! I thought that today I would talk about one of my all time favourite foundations seen as though I have recently repurchased it probably for the 5th or 6th time now.

I don't really like moaning but this is probably my only real criticism so I'll get it out of the way...... NO PUMP?! Why Clinique?! If there is one thing I hate from a foundation it is when they don't have a pump. Having to pour the foundation out means that it is prone to product wastage and I find it quite difficult to control the amount I want, so I find I have to tip a tiny bit, then another tiny bit and so on and if I'm honest I'm incredibly slow at getting ready at the best of times so this is wasting valuable seconds! However I have finally managed to come up with a solution for this, it's hardly the idea of the century but I kept a pump from an old no7 foundation and cut it shorter and it actually fits and has made this one so much easier to use. Hooray! But anyway:

Clinique hails their superbalanced foundation as ' the great equiliser for combination skin' which I find to be totally true. I find this foundation provides enough moisture yet absorbs oil where needed which is great for combination girls like me! I also love how it feels so light and natural on the skin yet provides a good coverage which is enough to even out any redness and hides blemishes well ,although I do still find that some need a bit of concealer. I also love how it is fragrance free and non-acnegenic so it shouldn't aggravate your skin or cause breakouts. I find that this foundation lasts around 6 hours before I feel like I need to powder again which I think is great
Pump issue aside I love this foundation and it will remain a firm favourite in my make up bag for a long time to come!
Have you tried any Clinique foundations?
I'm also on the hunt for a new primer so if any of you have any suggestions I would love to hear them
x
ps, GFC wil be going soon so don't forget to follow me on bloglovin
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21 comments:

  1. Maybe Its Megan Leigh7 May 2013 at 05:24

    This is one of the first foundations I ever used years & years back, it is a great foundation, a classic.
    For primer I use smashbox photo ready primer & it is AMAZING, makes my make up last so much longer, evens out my skin tone. It's defo worth a try.
    Megan xx

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  2. NB7 May 2013 at 05:34

    I have never tried a clinique foundation, I find myself wanting to desperately after this review though! AND I love your solution for the glass bottle foundation problem. I may need to steal that idea off of your hands and do it for my very own glass bottled foundation.

    Thanks for the tip! xx

    http://throwmesomethingbeautiful.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:19

      you should give them a whirl, I'm sure you'll love them too x

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  3. Catherine Cruse7 May 2013 at 07:01

    I love Clinique foundation, such a good idea about using a different pump because I also find the bottle so annoying. Why is GFC going?! Ah well, am now following you on bloglovin too! xoxo

    http://theperksofbeingahipster.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:21

      I've no idea why it's going but apparently it's disappearing over the summer?! Waaa I hope it doesn't though xx

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  4. Granny Gee7 May 2013 at 07:03

    I love Clinique! I can't believe how long this foundation lasts! I might have to invest! Great post!

    grannygee.blogpost.com

    x

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:21

      Me too :) yeah they last forever haha. Can be a pain if you're trying to get through it to buy something new though! Xx

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  5. Unknown7 May 2013 at 11:40

    I'm glad clinique works for someone! it's never liked my skin

    lovely post :-)

    lebellabeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. Haley7 May 2013 at 17:44

    I've only ever bought eyes and lips from Clinique. I'm a Makeup Forever addict when it comes to face products. Their HD primer is definitely my favorite!

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:22

      Ooh ill have a look in to that primer! Thank you for suggesting xx

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  7. Unknown8 May 2013 at 05:28

    I hate foundations that don't come with a pump as well. It can be so annoying when the product itself is so good. This sounds like a really nice foundation. I commented back to you on my blog if you want to check it out :)

    http://nailthelook.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/high-end-virgin.html?showComment=1367942081525#c2602613248914153598

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:23

      So frustrating isn't it! If it didnt work so well for me I definitely wouldn't buy it just because of the lack of a pump xx

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  8. Unknown8 May 2013 at 07:40

    Hey Honey!!! love your blog!
    
Would you like to follow each other on Bloglovin and Stylosis.com?

    http://shopaholiclama.blogspot.c/
    http://www.stylosis.com
    http://instagram.com/shopaholic11
    http://bloglovin.com/

    Much♥
    Twinsladybug

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  9. Jenny9 May 2013 at 03:33

    I really liked this foundation, I bought it awhile back but i do prefer their anti-blemish one more as it suites my skin type more, lovely photos xx

    www.krystelcouture.com

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:24

      I've used their anti blemish one before and loved that as well! Another great foundation :) xx

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  10. Unknown9 May 2013 at 07:23

    This suits your skin perfectly. Lovely blog post following you back

    Carrieanne x

    http://imjustalittlepixie.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Zoe Lianne9 May 2013 at 14:25

    this sounds lovely! i would love to try it just think i need to save my pennies first hehe :)

    i am with you with the pump, why do the people that make them not put a pump on it?! i have so much stress without a pump my desk ends up covered in foundation :(

    xx

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    1. lou9 May 2013 at 23:17

      I have no idea why they don't just give us a pump! I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they prefer it without one ha?!its mad x

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  12. Unknown10 May 2013 at 13:56

    ahh this is my favourite foundation!! and yes i know what is this no pump thing.. how awkward in the morning im just pouring it out onto my hand! haha

    hunny-x.blogspot.com

    x

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