Clinique Cheek Pop

Shade: 03 berry pop
Contents: 0.12oz / 3.5g
Price: HK$190

According to Clinique's webpage:

Vibrant yet natural-looking cheek colour that looks virtually powderless. In a silky smooth, stay-true formula with shades for every skin tone. That just-pinched look, simply effortless.

Ingredients: HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dicalcium phosphate, Squalane, PTFE, Dimethicone, Lauroyl lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus, Polysorbate 80,Caprylyl Glycol, Hexanediol, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Red 7 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Manganese Violet, CI 12085, Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Red 6, CI 15985, Blue 1 Lake, CI 45370, Bismuth Oxychloride, Carmine

Red 30 lake, CI 19140, Iron Oxides

My Opinion:

I'm a blush freak and I've been trying really hard to restrict myself on makeup purchase. I've seen this all over the internet and only laste week finally cave in and have been wearing this every single day. I know I'm kind of late, but OMG the description was spot on, these were vibrant yet natural.

This aren't super pigmented, but they are buildable. The shade that I've picked looked really good on my Nc25 skin.

I already had my eyes on the shade Peach pop, but they were out of stock. I'm pretty sure that I'll go back for more.

Clinique Turnaround Concentrate

 

Contents: 1fl oz / 30ml

Price: HK$350.00
Local of Purchase: sasa

According to Clinique's webpage:

 

Fast acting exfoliating serum instantly creates a luminous-from-within radiance. Reveals skin's finest texture, too. Works to optimise natural cell renewal, gently, continually, unveiling skin that's brighter, healthier, more uniform. Becomes softer, younger over time.

 

Ingredients: Water (Aqua Purifcata) Purified, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Glucosamine, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copoylmer, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Yeast Extract (Faex), Caffeine, Adeonsinie Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Scharea (Clary) Extract, Creatine, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Pantethine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocomidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, Ethylhexylgylcerin, Sodium Citrate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isohexadecane, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Iron oxides

 

 

My Opinion:

My lifelong mission is to find the most suitable skincare products for myself, and so far I've found a few perfect items, and this product is one of them.

 

My sister inlaw has introduced Clinique Turnaround Concentrate to me about 3 years ago, and since then, although I did try out other serums, I've always stick with this product as my daytime serum. It keeps my skin clear, reduce facial oils and it leaves my skin smooth.

 

 

Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2

Contents: 400ml (13.5 fl oz)
Price: HKD234.00
Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to Clinique's webpage:

Helps clear away pollution, dulling flakes for smooth, glowing skin. Helps pores look their smallest. Skin accepts moisture better. Grows more resistant to impurities. Stays healthier, younger. Dermatologist-reformulated to be comfortable, non-drying.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Alcohol Denat., Witch Hazel, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Sodium Phosphate

My Opinion:

I've been using this product on and off for several years. Especially during the summer, after I wash my face I like to soak it in a cotton ball and wipe my face with it, it'll remove all residues and leaves my face really clean and fresh. Please note that this product contains alcohol in it.

Clinique 7 day scrub cream rinse-off formula

Contents: 30ml / 1 fl oz
Price: this was a free gift with purchase

According to clinique's webpage:

Nudges away roughness, flakiness to refine skin. Helps lessen the appearance of fine lines. Clears the way for moisture. Suitable for all skin types.

How to use:

• Massage gently over makeup-free skin.
• Avoid eye area.
• Do not use on active breakout.
• Rinse with warm water or tissue off.
• Follow with your 3-Step Skin Care System.

Ingredients:  Purified water; tridecyl stearate, tridecyl trimellitate, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, butylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, coconut oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, polyethylene, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, sorbitol, isocetyl stearate, bisabolol, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, oleth-10 phosphate, tea-carbomer, stearyl alcohol, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben.

My Opinion:

This is a very gentle scrub that you could you everyday. I got my sample for free, and brought it with me on my last trip and have enjoyed using it, but I don't think I'll be repurchasing because I'm very satisfied with my St. Ives Naturally Clear Blemish and Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub.

Please note that this product does leave a film on your skin after use, so I always go over it with a cleanser.

Clinique Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector

Contents: 15ml
Price: HK$140

According to Clinique's webpage:

Instantly refine the look of pores with a natural-looking, long-lasting matte finish. De-shines. Resists sweat and humidity, too. Wear alone, under or over makeup for a flawless look. Invisible coverage.

My Opinion:

This is a flesh color cream/primer that leaves your skin instantly smoother, but on it's own it does not cover my pores at all, and I didn't notice much of a difference when I layer it with a foundation. The only thing that I like about this product is its oil control.

Perhaps I'm not working with it correctly, but since I've only got it for about a week, I'll try it a few more times and if I change my mind I'll keep you updated.

Clinique Pore Minimiser Serum

Contents: 40ml
Price: HK$220

According to clinique's webpage:

A lightweight lotion that immediately and over time minimises the appearance of enlarged pores due to excess sebum production or from aging and the breakdown in the collagen lattice.

Features and benefits:

Minimises appearance of pores over the long term by repairing collagen structure around pore wall.

Immediately minimises the appearance of pores.

Exfoliates dead skin cells to prevent future clogging and prevent build-up.

How to use:

For use on areas with large pores, with or without makeup. This can be used day or night.

My Opinion:

As the weather is getting warmer, the oil around my face is starting to creep out again. I've started to use this for about a week and my skin is just looking better everyday.

I have huge pores around my cheek area, and although this does not instantly reduces my pores size, I did notice that they've become less noticeable after using it for a week.

Clinique Total Turnaround Visible Skin Renewer

Contents: 50ml
Price: HK$330

According to Paula Begoun's book "Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me":

Cannot exfoliate skin because the amount of salicylic acid is too samll and the pH of the product is too hight. it's an option for someone with normal to slightly oily skin looking of a silky, lightweight mositurizer. It's unfortunate the antioxidants are diminished by jar packaging, but the cell-communciating ingredients will fare better. The mica and titanium dioxide lend a radiant finish to this moisturizer, but be sure you like this before applying it over shine-prone area.