Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

 Supercharge your summer skin with Clinique’s Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator.

This deliciously refreshing oil-free gel-cream offers deep, long lasting moisturisation without the associated common side effects of deeply hydrating formulas such as cloying or heaviness.

 

Light, airy and breezy, the delicate hydrator is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive thanks to its fragrance-free, oil-free and alcohol-free formula.

Cooling, silky and featherlight, oily skinned beauties (like me) will just adore its skin quenching, non greasy texture.

Presented within recyclable glass jars and uses PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic lids, this moisturiser not only cares for your skin but for our environment too which I love.

 

It will probably come as little surprise to skincare lovers that one of the key hero ingredients within this beauty is Hyaluronic acid.

Working as a moisture-binder, Hyaluronic acid helps to create a ‘moisture reservoir’ within your skin, retaining moisture to help visibly plump your skin from within.

That’s not all though as it has combined the super moisture-locking powers of hyaluronic acid with something called Aloe Bioferment.

 

Derived from the humble aloe vera, the plant undergoes a fermentation process that breaks apart larger molecules into smaller ones, which makes them more easily absorbed into the layers of your skin.

This activated aloe water combined with certified organic aloe extract powder further helps your skin to retain the much needed moisture it craves.

Enriched with skin brightening Vitamin C and soothing Vitamin E, it effortlessly soothes, calms and quenches dry, parched skin.

 

Silky and soft in texture, the gel-cream hybrid combines the richness of a cream with the weightlessness of a gel for a decadent, refreshing and reviving skincare experience.

Skin is left feeling instantly softer, more supple and plumped, resulting in a reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a healthy, radiant looking complexion.

What’s more, you can use this multitasking little jar of joy for more than one purpose, oh yes.

 

If your skin is really suffering and in need of a moisture rich pick-me-up, slather a generous layer of the moisturiser onto your skin and leave for 5 minutes for a wonderfully restorative moisture mask.

Looking to create a natural looking highlighting effect to your skin, simply dap a little sparingly across your cheekbones for a subtle sheen.

Are your cuticles looking and feeling dry and damaged? Simply pop a little of this hero product on for softer, happy hands.

 

Gentle, luxurious and long lasting, this elegant moisturiser should be a staple in everyone’s skincare regime.

Clinique’s Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator is available now and is currently on offer priced at £29 for 50ml down from £39 so grab yours while you can at this bargain price!

Merry Clinique Candyland Giftshop: Must-Have Makeup

 Step into a world of sweet beauty with Clinique’s Merry Clinique Candyland Giftshop.

Featuring an expansive collection of skincare, make up and fragrance gift sets at various price points, whether you’re looking for a secret Santa type gift or a bumper hamper style present, there’s a gift for you and your loved one.

 

The gifting collection is exquisitely presented with playful, sweet candy coloured hues and bon bon inspired stripes, reminiscent of sweet treats of Christmases past.

I got my hands on the gorgeous Must-Have Makeup Set and boy is this a real treat!

Neatly nestled within the cutest pink and silver tin covered in candy striped lips you’ll find four effortless essentials from Clinique to help you achieve your most stunning yet natural beauty look yet.

Carefully curated to allow you to create a glowing look In minimal time, each item has been selected due to its universally flattering appeal and gentle formulas, making them suitable for all skin types.

 

The first item that will catch your eye upon revealing the lid is the stunning Cheek Pop™ Highlighter in Celebration Pop.

This absolutely fabulous highlighter captures the radiance and beauty of nature thanks to its daisy shaped presentation.

 

Featuring a warm toned, light gold hue it is the perfect shade for injecting some luminosity into a dull, flat looking complexion.

Silky soft and rich in texture, it offers flawless, even coverage in just a sweep of a brush, imparting some serious illumination to cheekbones, brow bones or indeed anywhere else that you wish to highlight.

Easy to blend and build, it creates a soft, metallic sheen without a hint of sparkle or shimmer, making it perfect for everyday wear.

 

That said, should you be looking for a more powerful glow then it delivers on this too, simply add a little more and build to your hearts content.

Soft, feather-light and silky, it won’t even feel like you’re wearing it.

 Sticking with the effortless beauty look, you’ll also find the cutest mini of Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey.

 

As its name may suggest, this little bullet of joy is almost a lipstick, but yet not quite.

Featuring a glossy, sheer, non staining lip colour in a warm almost-burgandy hue, it is what I would describe as a lipbalm-lipstick hybrid.

Not quite lipstick, not quite gloss, it has become a firm brand favourite thanks to its decadent, softening texture which is more like a balm.

Combining the benefits of both a lipstick and a gloss, it offers a subtle yet noticeable pop of colour to brighten and lift your lips with the light diffusing shine of a gloss.

Its universally flattering, transparent pigment glides across your lips offering a slip of lightweight colour while its emollient rich formula deeply nourishes and moisturises dry, parched lips for a supremely comfortable wear.

Whether you wear this alone to give your lips a boost or layer over lipstick, it should be a handbag staple for everyone.

After all, its not a bestseller for nothing!

No makeup look would be complete without a slick of mascara, so of course you’ll find a mini of Clinique’s iconic High Impact™ Mascara in Black inside this set.

This gentle mascara is suitable for all skin types and offers both volume and length to your lashes for instant drama.

Its silky, luxurious texture glides across each and every lash with ease while the soft  bristles of the wand grab and lift your lashes to noticeable thicken and lengthen.

 

Its glossy formula creates lushes, plusher bolder lashes while its smooth, deep colour creates serious impact.

Its non-clumping, non-flaking formula will see you through from evening to night and its delicate formula ensures a comfortable, non irritating wear.

Finally we have a mini Pretty Easy™ Liquid Eyelining Pen in Black.

I get that eyeliner isn’t an every-day essential for many, however there is nothing more striking than a sleek slick of eyeliner to complete your look and truly define your eyes.

This eyeliner pen is one of my personal favourite for two reasons; firstly, it doesn’t aggravate the delicate skin around my eyes, secondly it is an absolute breeze to apply thanks to it tapered, precision brush nib.

Boasting 24-hour smudge and budge-resistant wear, this elegant pen paints on pure, deep colour from thick to thin, allowing you to create a flawless, clean line in one steady sweep.

Silky and rich in colour, the pigments hug your skin without creasing, cracking or flaking and the felt tip pen design allows you to create the perfect curved line without making mistakes.

The result? A beautifully radiant complexion with maximum effect for minimal effort.

Just brilliant!

 

Plus, you also have a gorgeous little tin keep all your Clinique makeup essentials in going forward!

Clinique’s Must-Have Makeup gift set is available now and usually costs £37, however you can currently bag it for the bargain price of £29.60 as part of Clinique’s Black Friday sale!

Clinique Pop™ Reds Lip + Cheek

 You simply cannot go wrong with a classic, red lip and this autumn Clinque have stepped up to help you find your own perfect red thanks to their new Clinique Pop™ Reds Lip + Cheek.

Marketed as ‘the only red you’ll ever need, matched to your skin tone and undertone’, these metallic, rectangular tubes of joy contain richly pigmented, alluring red lipsticks to bring any look to life AND they also be used on your cheeks.

 

Now I don’t know about you, but I’ve long been using lipstick as blush, partly because I’m lazy, partly because I enjoy the cohesiveness of having a look that is brought together by matching shades.

When it comes to red, it can be really hard to find an appropriate blush to match your lip, but not any more!

 

Available in seven stunning shades, everything about this lippie screams glamour.

I had the pleasure of testing out the following four shades;

 

Red Hot, a vibrant, bright red with orange tones

Red-y to party, a deep, warm browny-red

Red-handed, a soft, warm vintage brick red

Red carpet, a soft red with pinky tones

I really enjoy the look and feel of the heavy, metallic red cases which look really expensive.

 

Red Handed

Red Hot

In terms of the finish, I would describe the lipsticks as having a creamy-seen about them.

Richly pigmented yet deeply nourishing, they have been formulated with conditioning squalene and pomegranate sterols which leave your lips feeling soft, full and moisturised.

This added hydration means the final finish has a soft sheen which is actually rather flattering.

 

Red-y To Party

Red Carpet

The bullet features an angled tip to allow for precision application and the lipstick literally glides across your lips, imparting a powerful hit of colour wherever it touches.

No pulling or snagging here, just a lightweight, comfortable experience as the lipstick hugs your lips, offering long lasting wear for up to 8 hours.

Despite its high shine finish, I was impressed to note that I didn’t experience any bleeding or feathering, which for me usually occurs pretty soon after application.

 

Top to bottom: Red Carpet,Red-Handed,Red Hot, Red-y to Party

They are, what I would describe as ‘easy to wear’ reds with almost zero maintenance or experience required.

Their soft sheen also makes application on the cheeks a breeze.

Blendable and buildable, they don’t crack or sit in creases which can be pretty unflattering.

They create a soft, natural-looking radiant glow which as if by magic, just so happens to match your lips.

Clinique’s Pop™ Reds Lip + Cheek collection have taken the guess work out of finding your perfect red and thanks to their superior formula, ensure that even red-lipped novices can enjoy the experience of a bold, classic red lip every day.

Clinique Pop™ Reds Lip + Cheek are available now and cost £18.50 each.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation

 Summer is usually the time where we find ourselves turning to lighter makeup to see us through the warm, sunny days of the season.

Heavy, full coverage foundations can weigh our skin down and paired with heat and prolonged sun exposure, they can leave your skin not looking or feeling its best.

 

But, what do you do if you aren’t quite ready to ditch your medium/full coverage foundations but still want to experience the joy of a light and breezy look that allows your inner glow to radiant out?

Well, you head straight for Clinique’s new Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF20.

 

This fabulous foundation has been formulated with 3 serum technologies and offers a satin matte, oil free formula that provides even, natural-looking coverage to plump, smooth and even out your skintone.

This luxurious little pot of joy boasts medium to full coverage but with a weightless, silky texture.

Available in an impressive 42 different shades, you certainly won’t struggle to find the right shade for you!

 

Bridging the gap between makeup and skincare, the foundation has been formulated with Salicylic acid to re-texturize your skin and help restore radiance, Hyaluronic acid to plump and retain moisture and UP302 and Vitamin C to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone while breathing life back into dull, tired looking skin for a brighter complexion.

It also contains SPF20 which is vital for protecting your skin against the suns harmful rays which can damage and prematurely age your skin.

 

Despite this plethora of rich ingredients, the fluid itself is wonderfully light, silky and soft.

Free from oil and fragrance it is perfect for those of us with oily, sensitive skin plus it is waterproof and sweat resistant, so no matter how hot it gets, you can get on with your day safe in the knowledge that your foundation can rise to the occasion.

Its nourishing, moisture boosting properties offer defence against caking, settling, creasing and streaking while the long-lasting, 24 hour colour true wear element ensures that you won’t experience oxidation or orange patches throughout the day.

 

To use, simply remove the elegantly curved lid to reveal a pump dispenser.

Apply to freshly cleansed, moisturised skin and begin with just half a pump full because as the formula is so concentrated, a little will go a long way.

Apply the foundation your skin, concentrating on the areas where you feel you need coverage most.

Thanks to its fluid, lightweight, buildable texture you can easily add more foundation seamlessly to trouble areas without it looking heavy or un-natural.

 

It possesses a beautiful, natural looking finish thanks to its satin matte finish.

If you have oily skin like me, you’ll be pleased to hear that the foundation doesn’t feel heavy or become super-shiny when applied.

It has a satin matte finish which is perfect as it creates the illusion of healthy, radiant skin without looking shiny but likewise it offers a degree of mattifying without making your complexion look flat.

This is a truly brilliant foundation for oily skinned peeps who want the reassurance of full coverage without the heavy feel or look.

This foundation bolsters and perfects your skin while letting its natural beauty shine.

Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation is available now and costs £34.

Clinique Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate

 Supercharge your eye care regime with Clinique's new Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate.

Housed in a sleek, transparent tube with pump action lid, you can actually see the pinky toned serum contained within, flecked with tones of pinks, greens and yellows.

This super lightweight, water-gel helps to instantly replenish and plump the skin around your delicate eye area, boasting a full 96 hours of crease free, plumping hydration.

Suitable for all skin types, the silky gel offers a refreshing, cooling sensation upon application to help wake the eye area.

It drenches your dry, parched skin with its cushony water-gel to create a plumping effect, reducing the appearance of creases and fine lines.

It contains an Auto-Replenishing Lipid-Sphere Technology to deliver intensive moisturise to tighten and brighten the skin.

This is one of those genius multi-purpose creams as it can be used alone of a nighttime, under makeup as a primer or as a 3-minute intensive eye mask.

Due to its rich yet fluid texture, a little goes a long way and you need use only a pea sized amount to treat both your eyes.

Perfect to perk you up first thing in the morning or to soothe dry, tired eyes of an evening it is a fabtastatuccaddition to any skincare regime, regardless of your skin type.

Clinique's Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate is available now and costs £27.50 form Lookfantastic.