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My forehead and cheeks can be a bit dry, but given a good moisturiser, they're fine. My oily nose and chin, though, are something else - over the past few years I've been relying on regular powderings during the day to keep my skin looking matte and not-shiny. Not so since I tried Clinique's new Blemish Solutions Powder Makeup - it manages to cover imperfections, mattify the skin, and last the whole day. In itself, that's not too tall an order - I've relied on Max Factor's Facefinity powder foundation for similar reasons in the past. The difference with Clinique's Powder Makeup is the finish - it's not at all cakey, it doesn't sit in my frown lines or the fine lines around my eyes, and it looks pretty natural, not overly matte or powdery.
Which, for an oil-controlling powder foundation, is damn fabulous.
At £24.50, this isn't a cheap foundation, but given that it controls oil and shine so well, it's a price I'd be willing to pay, and will do, when my Makeup Forever handbag-compact runs out (the Cream Rose shade I'm wearing is a little too warm for me to keep it forever). Speaking of compacts, this one is the usual mirrored outer, mirror plus sponge inner we've seen from Clinique before - nothing fancy, but perfectly robust and featuring a good-sized mirror for on-the-go application. Find it now at the Clinique website, where it's available in a reasonable 13 shades.
Disclosure: PR sample
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How do you apply this? I always struggle with powder foundation!
ReplyDeleteI tried it out using the included sponge - the trick there is to make sure the sponge isn't too heavily loaded or your face will look cakey! Layering up is the best way to get an even finish. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can try a densely bristled brush and buff it in - takes a little longer and definitely not so good for on-the-go, but the finish is much, much finer!
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