Clinique’s New Superfit Foundation and Instant Pretty Limited Edition

After reading a compelling review of Clinique’s Clarifying Makeup Clear Skin Formula from Kate at Megsmakeup.com, it led to my stopping by the Clinique counter.  After discussing the pros and cons of this particular foundation, the Clinique Beauty Advisor said that she thought the newly re-formulated Superfit Makeup would be a better match for my particular skintype (combination and almost 40 yr. old skin).  Clinique changed the formula to enable this foundation to wick away sweat and excess oil and eliminate the midday shine or the late day fadeout.  After the Clinique Advisor applied this to my face and I felt it on my skin, I was sold.

This foundation blends well into the skin and provides buildable medium coverage, but I have noticed two problems while using it.  While Superfit makeup works well on my drier cheek areas, it looks a bit too shiny on my forehead and chin.  This might be due to some added light diffusers or shimmer in the foundation.  The other issue was that the shade I purchased (Petal) appears orange-y on my skin, not a perfect match.  I have also read several reviews of the Superfit Makeup that are saying similar things.  I would expect this foundation to be perfect for individuals with warmer tones and drier skin, and I believe the Clarifying Makeup would have been a better match for me personally.  So many times finding a wonderful foundation that works for your specific skintype is a trial and error experience!

I have also been in the market for a new mascara and eyed their “Instant Pretty Limited Edition” set. This set includes a travel sized High Impact Mascara (adds great volume), and I love Clinique’s “All About Eyes” and have been wanting to buy their “Take The Day Off” makeup remover, the lipstick is a great shade, and the cute clutch bag and eye palette will probably be given to one of my daughter’s for a Christmas present!

Instant Pretty Limited Edition -
Dress up eyes and lips in a flash with a colour and care collection you can take anywhere.
All the essentials for on-the-spot touch-ups. Six shades of Colour Surge Eye Shadow, High Impact Mascara, Long Last Lipstick, plus All About Eyes and Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips. Ready to go in a silvery cosmetics bag.

This set sells for $36, and is a $75 value.

Set Includes:
All About Eyes, .5 oz./15 ml
High Impact Mascara in Black, .14 oz./4 g
Mini Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Twilight Nude, .08 oz./2.4 g
Forever Compact with Colour Surge Eye Shadow Super Shimmer in Sparkling Sage, highlighter from Sunburst Duo, highlighter from Pink Tweed Duo, contour shade from Beach Plum Duo, and Colour Surge Eye Shadow Soft Shimmer in contour shade from Totally Neutral trio, and highlighter from Sugar Plum Duo.