There are days when my skin feels a little sensitive and needs a little more caring......I'd pick up my trusty set of Clinique products and have fun with makeup like always xo
Let's see what I've got inside these lovely boxes..........****DRUM ROLL PLEASE*****.....................
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............................THADAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

In my opinion, I think Clinique is one of the safest makeup products out there. Sometimes I feel like I could eat them and be absolutely fine (guys, please don't take this as a dare). Lol.....anyway, let's get on with the review and swatches!

First, the liquid-dy products. From left to right, and then the bottom:
1) Clinique Anti-Belmish Solutions Liquid Makeup (in 63 Fresh Beige)
2) Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Defense SPF 45 PA++++ (in 01 Sheer Tint)
3) Clinique Airbrush Concealer (in 04 Neutral Fair)


Side note moment:
- In the US, the foundaiton mention here goes by a different name, 'Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup'
- The US does not carry this particular sun screen.
- The shade of the airbrush concealer mentioned here is of the US and Canadian coding. The shades carried in Thailand includes: 21 Ultra Light, 22 Light, and 23 Medium.

(Swatches:  direct sunlight from the right)
(From top to Bottom: Airbrush Concealer in 04 Neutral Fair, Even Better Dark Spot Defense SPF 45 PA++++ in 01 Sheer Tint, Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup in 63 Fresh Beige).

....and we're moving on to the reviews.....

Clinique Aniti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup Review:
Price:1,350 Thai Baht
-You can now shop online in Thailand at clinique.co.th for this product as well
- What I also like about Clinique's website is that they tell you explicitly what skin-type each of their foundation suits.
- The pirce of the sister foundation in the US is 'Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup' for $27.
Volume: 30ml (typical of most liquid foundation)
Finish: Natural
Consistency:more creamy than runny, which could be attributed to it's natural and slightly matte finish.
Pigmentation: about an 8/10. It manages to give a decent cover over faded/lighter pigmentation from spots and acne scarring for the first layer, but darker marks and blemishes are still visible.
Coverage: Medium-to-Full. It's buiidlable without the cakey/mask-like effect.
Effect: It gives that full face makeup effect, but at the same time, flawless and photographs really well. Controls oil as well, so it's perfect for oily and combination skin! (If you have dry skin but wants coverage or something that helps with pigmentation, I'd suggest the Even Better makeup line that gears towards solving uneven skin tone).
Ingredients: I know some of you would never buy a product unless you know what they're made of, so here you go

Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Defense SPF45 PA++++ Review:
Price: 1,700 Thai Baht
-This sunscreen is also available for purchase online at clinique.co.th.
-Again, this sunscreen is not available in the US.
Volume: 30ml
Consistency: thin, runny, and very fast-absorbing.
Color: 01 Sheer tint, is like a sheer tinted moisturizer, which is probably why it blends so well onto the skin. For 02 Sheer (not swatched in here), the color on the website looks slightly pink, but in person, it's just the usual white shade of a typical sunscreen.
If you have the budget for it, I'd reccommend that you buy both colors. Reason being, 01 Sheer Tint is perfect as a primer/base, but if you apply it to your neck and decolletage it transfers onto your clothes (been there, done that!). But with 02 Sheer you wouldn't have to worry about ruining your favorite top!
Effect: When applied it feels like a light moisturizer, it also acts as a primer/base and helps with your foundation's longevity, and it protects your skin from UVA and UVB. Nevertheless please be aware of the high SPF 45, which may cause flashback/white cast in flash photography.  So it's a 3-in-1 product that preps, primes, and protects!
Ingredients: And this is what this amazing protection is made of....sorry for the cut off at the top guys.

Let's jump to some colorful makeup
(From left to right: Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush in #10 Precious Posy, Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Balm in #04 Mega Melon, Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush in 08 Transparency Neutral)

Let's roll out the reviews!
Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush in #10 Precious Posy Review:
Price:1,000 Thai Baht
- Available for purchase online
- US price: $21 also available for online purchase
Weight of product: 6 grams
Pigmentation: 7/10. It's buildable and doesn't get patchy when doing so, but upon first application, the color is actually quite sheer.
Comment: I would say that use a big brush to apply this blush so that you will not haev trouble with blending. The brush that comes with it is more like a touch-up brush.

Below is a heavy swatch of Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush (isn't it a bit mouthful and a teensy bit redundant?) in #10 Precious Posy.
Ingredients:

The next cutesy in line is........
Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm in #04 Mega Melon Review:
Price: 700 Thai Baht
- Available for online purchase in Thailand and the US
Weight of product: 3 grams
Pigmentation: 7/10 (keep in mind it's a balm)
Effect: On par with what you'd expect from a balm. It's moisturizing but does not plump up your lips (keep in mind that it's wax-based and not liquid like a lip gloss, hence the lack of lip-plumping-high-shine effect). It has got a very smooth formula but not as smooth as a creamy lipstick. All in all, it's quite natural for daily wear. Plus, it's travel-friendly.

Heavy swatch with direct sunlight from right

Heavy swatch in the shade.

Ingredients: no matter how cute a product looks, remember to check the ingredients to make sure you're not allergic to it xo

And the last one for today is what sets your makeup....care to guess?......it's the.................

Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush in #08 Transparency Neutral Review:
Price: 1,300 Thai Baht
- Available for purchase online in Thailand (link here) and in the US (link here)
Color: 08 Transparency Neutral is the lightest shade availabel in Thailand (other than #20 Invisible Blend, which isn't colored). There are only three selections to choose from in Thailand: 03 Trasparency3, 08 Transparency Neutral, and 20 Invisible Blend.
Weight of product: 35 grams
Texture: Finely milled, but not as fine as, say,  Chanel Natural Loose Powder (also talc-based like this one) or HD powder like the Loose HD Powder from Make Up For Ever (silica-based).
Effect: Natural matte finish. Does not emphasize pore.
Ingredients:
If you made it through this blog 'til the end, you deserve a HUG!!!... and minute or two to rest those pretty eyes Thanks so much for reading this, and I hope this has been helpful to you!

See you guys in my next post!!




Disclaimer: I can't guarantee that the products mentioned here will suit you, because everyone's skin is different hence the difference in toleration and reaction to these products.  I am reviewing these products based on my experience xo

ข้อควรระวัง: เครื่องสำอางค์ที่กล่าวถึงในนี้มาจากประสบการณ์ส่วนตัวที่ทดลองใช้เพื่อเป็นการกรองข้อมูลระดับหนึ่งในการเลือกใช้ผลิตภัณฑ์ แต่การแพ้ การระคายเคืองหรือการอุดตันนั้นเป็นปัจจัยที่เกิดขึ้นแตกต่างกันในแต่ละบุคคล โปรดเลือกใช้ตามความเหมาะสมของสภาพผิว xo