Monday, April 8, 2024

Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25: Review and Swatches

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Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25: Review and Swatches
It's been a while since I tried a new foundation but Clinique recently sent me a couple shades of their Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25 (C$59 for 30 ml) to test out so I decided to give them a go. Formulated with salicylic acid, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid, the Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation is an oil-free foundation that promises skincare benefits and a 24-hour, full-coverage wear. I've got my review and swatches to share with you today. To read on, click......
Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25: Review and Swatches
Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25
Packaging:
The Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25 comes in a uniquely shaped glass bottle topped with a pump dispenser. The packaging sort of reminds me of a very pointy egg. It's quite eye-catching and fun.
Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25 in "CN 10 Alabaster" & "WN 12 Meringue": Review and Swatches
Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25 in "CN 10 Alabaster" & "WN 12 Meringue"
Formulation:
Promising a long-lasting wear and a full, satin matte coverage, the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation also provides a chemical sunscreen protection of SPF 25. With a creamy, liquid consistency, the foundation blends easily on the skin. It sets pretty quickly to a matte finish but didn't look as smooth and seamless as I would have liked. The formulation definitely clings to dryer areas and there is significant oxidation. "CN 10 Alabaster" looks quite pale initially but once blended onto the skin, it turns more warm-toned. "WN 12 Meringue", on the other hand, is completely unwearable for me. After swatching, the color turned extremely orange, nothing like the promotional material online or even how it appears in the bottle.
Clinique | Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25 in "CN 10 Alabaster
Additionally, I don't think this is a true full-coverage foundation. Maybe with some layering, it can provide better coverage but with a regular application, I would say this is a medium-high coverage foundation. Overall, I didn't love the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25. My biggest issue was with the oxidation but I also felt the finish could have been more blurring and perfecting. I think if you struggle with textures, fine lines, or dryness, the foundation will definitely highlight any imperfections.

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 2.4%, Zinc Oxide 5.9%
Ingredients: Dimethicone, Water\Aqua\Eau, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrated Silica, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polygala Senega Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Cholesterol, Jojoba Esters, Glucose, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-7, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)]

Availability:
Clinique is available in stores and online at Sephora.
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