Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15 Review

Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15 Review

I can’t stop grinning, guess what, I have stumbled upon the perfect “foundation” makeup that I have been looking for so long *happydance* Its a perfect match for my skin tone and it fits my idea of a “perfect” foundation, though Clinique has labeled it has “compact makeup,” I would call it foundation 😛 Read on to know more about this product.

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Product Description:

A light cream with a powdery finish, our compact makeup creates more even-toned skin, instantly. Shades for Very Fair, Moderately Fair, Medium, Deep.

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Ingredients:

Ethylhexyl palmitate, silica, phenyl trimethicone, cetyl dimethicone, tribehenin, titanium dioixide, squalane, glycereth-8 hydroxystearate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, arachidyl propionate, ozokerite, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, tetrahyexyldecyl ascorbate, ascorbyl palmitate, trihydroxystearin, tocopheryl acetate, caprylyl glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, simethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, {+/- iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Mica].

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Price:

Rs. 2100.

How To Use:

Apply after using your 3-step skin care system. Smooth onto face with included sponge applicator and build to desired coverage. Blend well, especially along jaw line. Remove with your favourite Clinique makeup remover. Sponge applicator is washable with soap and water; allow to dry completely before next use. Unique antibacterial technology helps ensure the highest level of hygiene.

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My Take on Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15:

There’s a liquid foundation – Clinique Even Better Liquid Foundation that I haven’t picked up yet.  Honestly speaking, I was in a dilemma whether to pick the liquid foundation or this compact makeup first, but when I went and checked at the Clinique counter, I was totally bowled over by the sleek packaging of this product.  Its a sleek mirror packaging.  There’s also a nice mirror inside.  I was no way picking up the liquid foundation over this.  Though I am a little disappointed with the amount of product; there’s only 10 gm of it for Rs. 2100, but never mind, its an awesome product.

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There’s a sponge applicator provided which though is smooth and not scratchy, I rarely use it, I always use a foundation brush to pick and blend the compact makeup.

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The compact is a creamy one, though it goes matte and powdery when applied on to the face.  It superbly blends into the skin to provide an even finish which looks completely natural, not at all cakey or chalky.  There are 29 shades available and I am sure if you can match up to a correct shade, you are going to love it! My shade is “Ginger.”

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This compact makeup provides medium to full coverage, yes full coverage!  Added benefit is the SPF 15 feature.

This product is completely suitable for oily skin/combination skin, though those with dry skin would have to check it over at the counter.  I love the matte and even look it provides.  Topping it off with loose powder or pressed makeup is totally recommended because it transfers to mobile screens.

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Removing it with a good makeup remover is also recommended because it does not come off completely with face wash.  I had washed my face once with a face wash and just to test, I used a cleansing milk after that, and there were traces of this makeup on it!

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I have a completely hopeless oily and acne-prone skin, but this hasn’t given acne or zits, yay!

I have seen that it stays well on the face for 3 hours, but after that it kind of comes off completely, but anyway, I really don’t think foundations should be on the face for any longer, maximum 5 hours, not more than that.

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Regarding long-term benefits in terms of even-ing out skin tone, I don’t think it does miracle in that aspect.  Actually, the even tone finish is instant – as soon as you blend the makeup in, you would see the results.

Swatches:

Before blending:

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After blending:

After blending

This is my favourite Clinique product and I am going to purchase it forever!  I think those who are in continuous search of that “perfect” foundation, should check this out, I am not telling you to “buy this,” just check it out, it might work for you just as it did for me 🙂

Summing up the pros and cons:

Pros of Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15:

  • A creamy compact makeup that goes powdery and matte on the face.
  • Provides even, smooth, and natural finish.
  • Medium to full coverage.
  • Works as a foundation for me.
  • Evens out skin tone instantly, covers flaws.
  • Matte finish.
  • Good for oily and combination skin.
  • Does not break out acne-prone skin.
  • Comes with SPF 15.
  • Sleek and attractive packaging.
  • Not at all cakey.
  • 29 shades available.

Cons of Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15:

  • Transfers on to mobile screens easily.
  • Need to set it up with loose or pressed powder.
  • Sponge that comes with the packaging is not great, this makeup works superbly with foundation or stippling brush.

IMBB Rating: 5/5

Would I Repurchase Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15?

Forever!

That’s my haul for this month, there are just two products, the rest are samples 😛

Clinique and Elizabeth Arden

Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector
Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20
Clinique Even Better Concealer
Clinique Superbalanced Makeup
Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation
Revlon Photoready Compact Makeup Review, Swatch, FOTD
Revlon New Complexion One Step Compact Makeup
Revlon Photo Ready Powder, Concealer, Foundation, Compact Makeup
Chanel Vitalumiere Eclat Compact Makeup – Powder
VLCC Cocoa Butter Hydrating Body Lotion SPF15
The Body Shop – Vitamin E Moisture Lotion SPF 15
Kaya Fairness Nourishing Day cream with SPF 15
MAC Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation

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35 thoughts on “Clinique Even Better Compact Makeup SPF 15 Review

  1. It looks super nice *drool* glad it worked out for you jomol di!! Somehow I can’t bear foundations on my skin at all..but I m liking the max factor xperience one..would review it soon if it hasnt been already *hihi* *powder*

  2. Transfers on to mobile screen easily *hihi* *hihi*
    I want this, I have oily-combo skin *happydance* *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance*

  3. i tried their stay matte foundation and the texture was awesome, thick but blends like a dream and sets into matte 😀 but u know in kolkata they dont keep much samples pouches *waaa* *waaa* *cry* *cry*

    1. this seems to be a star 😀 😀 superb pics and the foundations seems like molten choclt *happy dance* *happy dance* *happy dance* 😛

  4. Hi Jomol, superb pics, and very good comprehensive review, maybe I should give this a check-out, since we both have oily skin. This looks like the Studio Tech foundation from MAC, comes in this cakey type of form too. 🙂

  5. The photos are soo good!! Wow!! Amazing review! *jai ho* *jai ho*
    I need to check this at the counter, but probably return sadly because of thh price 😛 😛

  6. Nice Review Jomol! Clinique does pretty good foundations, no? Sadly, I don’t have any Clinique ones coz my shade match has never worked out well… Shade match can so make or break it for u, no? Good u found ur Ginger!

    Btw… Wats intervene? Skin care or perfume? Can see well on my iPhone…

    1. KK…..I am sure you would find your match in this one…..you should completely check this one. The Intervene one is from Elizabeth Arden. its the peel and reveal cream, review coming soon *woot* *woot* *woot*

  7. I use currently the liquid even better foundation
    It is awesome ,nobody can say im wearing foundation and it is that natural and love the effect on my skin
    clinique has amazing products for sure

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