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23 Mar 11

Clinique Milly Pretty in Prints Compact Palette

Clinique Pretty in Prints Compact ($36) Silvery mirrored compact inspired by fashion’s own Milly features a versatile eye shadow quad in rich chocolate browns and delicate pinks plus coordinating cheek color. Comes in its own Milly drawstring pouch with applicators and a how-to card. I enjoy that Clinique put in a how to card for those who are unsure on where to apply the colors and if you’re creative you don’t need the color and can make your own eye look. The card, palette, and lipgloss all fit conveniently into the cute little patterned pouch.

To use the palette colors, sweep ivory shade from lashline to brow. Layer pink shade over lid, just to crease. Contour outer corner of eye with brown shimmer shade. Define upper and lower lashlines with rich matte brown. Swirl blush over apples of cheeks for a fresh glow. Clinique lip gloss adds the perfect finishing touch. I used the Milly Pink lipgloss ($14).

Recommendation: I like having the eye and cheek color in one sleek compact, it even comes with brushes. Although not the greatest bushes as full sized ones they still get the job done. The color that stood out to me the most was the blush. It reminds me a lot of NARS’ Orgasm blush minus the excessive shimmer. The blush is a peachy pink with a hint of shimmer and applies very easily. The eyeshadow isn’t as pigmented as I would like, especially the pink. The brown and pink seem to mix together and you get more of a purple color than a distinct brown and pink on the eyes. The lip gloss Milly in Pink gives a sheer pink color but over time it starts to get a little sticky on my lips. The things I really enjoyed out of this collection is the patterned reusable pouch and the blush.

Availability: Clinique counters, Clinique.com
Rating: B-

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22 Mar 11

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($15) Super-nourishing balm is loaded with mango and shea butters. Just what dry, delicate lips need to feel comfortably soft and smooth. Eight natural-looking lip tints in all, each with a subtle sheen. Apply directly to lips. For subtle definition outline lips first, then fill in with natural-looking colour. Never needs sharpening: simply swivel up to reveal more lip colour balm.

Recommendation: Absolutely love this!! This is like a colored lip balm. It is very moisturizing and not sticky at all like lip gloss or lipstick. At first look I thought the darker colors would look bad but it turns out they apply more sheer than they appear but with just enough pigmentation to notice the color. The Chubby Stick as a rounded end and twists up like lip balms when you start to run out. These are high quality lip balms and I want to go get the rest of the colors. I imagine the pinks and reds would be great colors as well. These are now on my favorite products list

Availability: Clinique counters, clinique.com
Rating: A+

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23 Feb 11

Clinique Pretty in Prints

Clinique Pretty in Prints Spring 2011

Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 ($14) – Not Just Any Pink
Perfect Palette ($36) – Pretty in Prints
High Impact Mascara ($14.50) – Lash Envy

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28 Dec 10

NEW Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($15) is a pleasantly plump and playful nourishing lip balm. Packed with ‘do-gooders’ to keep lips luscious and irresistibly soft, NEW Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm provides a sheer hint of colour that glides on effortlessly, leaving behind a natural blush of colour and sheen.

Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm’s highly moisturizing formula uses a special blend of decadent butters, oils and antioxidants to help protect and pamper lips with immediate and lasting moisturization. Infused with Shea Butter, Mango Seed Butter and Jojoba Seed Oil, Chubby Stick delivers a surge of moisture in a sleek stick leaving lips soft, supple and soothed.

Packaged in a playful, shade-matched crayon-esque barrel, the balm-like formula provides stay-true colour and buildable coverage. To apply, simply twist the base to expose more balm and twist back down before replacing the cap. Available in eight mouthwatering shades, ranging from nudes to pretty pinks and deep purples, it’s the perfect accoutrement for any occasion. Don’t leave home without one of these pout pleasers in: Chunky Cherry, Fuller Fig, Graped-up, Mega Melon, Richer Raisin, Super Strawberry, Whole Lotta Honey and Woppin’ Watermelon.

Available January 2011

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9 Jun 10

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief ($34 for 1.7oz; $46.50 for 2.5oz) is a light, comfortable cream/gel plumps skin with hydration for a full 24 hours. Fine lines, flakiness and tightness are washed away. In their place—a sense of supple, firm, vibrant well-being, even through shifts in humidity. One ‘drink’ and skin looks and feels happier, healthier. This moisturizer gives immediate results and absorbs into the skin instantly. You can also use thise midday for extra moisture over you makeup and as a 5 minute mask massaging it onto clean skin and blotting off excess with a tissue.

Recommendation: Excellent fast absorbing moisturizer that leaves your skin silky smooth and gets rid those dry patches on your face. Perfect to use all year round, especially in the cold dry winter time.

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30 Apr 10

Best Face Scrub You Would Never Expect to Use Since it was Made for Men

Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Face Scrub ($16.50, 3.4oz) is the best face scrub ever. Yes it says for men, it is designed to help improve men’s skin for shaving but I have been using it and its been great. Just because it says for men or women on a product that doesn’t mean you should limit yourself to what you can use. This face scrub is cheaper than most of the good exfoliators made for women that you can find at Sephora and you get more product. My favorite thing about this scrub is it tingles on your skin after you wash it off. The scrub particles are small and round so it does not scratch your face. It does a great job of removing all the dead skin cells off and youre left with silky smooth skin.