Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Review & Swatches |AD

7 Jun 2021 (Updated: 9 Jun 2021)

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I am so excited to finally write about the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation because it’s had huge success in the US, and it feels like we have been waiting for it to arrive in the UK for forever!! Well, it’s here and it’s brilliant. Here’s everything you need to know. I have before and after photos and swatches.

Contents

1. What is Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation?
2. Key Ingredients
3. Which shade to choose?
4. Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Swatches
5. Before and After Photos
6. My Review
7. Where to buy it

What is Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation?

Clinique say “Don’t call it makeup”. This is more than a foundation and rather excitingly, this formula has three serum technologies built into it.

Skin perfecting foundation
Formulated to visibly reduce dark spots, even out skin tone, brighten and plump
24-hour defence against caking, settling, creasing, poring, or streaking
Sweat and humidity resistant
Oil-free
Weightless, buildable full coverage
Formulated to last for 24 hours
Satin matte skin-like finish
Available in 42 shades

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Key Ingredients

This foundation is built with 3 serum technologies:

Hyaluronic acid: Helps plump up skin for a youthful, dewy look
Salicylic acid: Helps restore radiance and re-texturise skin
Vitamin C and UP302: Vitamin C is a versatile brightening superstar, while UP302 targets the look of dark spots and uneven skin tone
Non-comedogenic, Oil Free, UV Protection SPF20

Which shade to choose?

There are 42 shades in this collection. I have a selection of shades to show you which I hope will help you choose your perfect shade. Remember you can always message me on Instagram or leave questions in the comments below. Also, Clinique have a really cool foundation shade finder which you will see when you check out the foundation*.

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Swatches

I have shades:

CN 02 Breeze (VF)
CN 10 Alabaster (VF)
CN 20 Fair (VF)
CN 28 Ivory (VF)
CN 40 Cream Chamois (VF)
WN 54 Honey Wheat (MF)
WN 64 Butterscotch (MF)
WN 94 Deep Neutral (M)
CN 116 Spice (D)
WN 125 Mahogany (D)
CN 127 Truffle (D)

Swatches

CN 02 Breeze (VF), CN 10 Alabaster (VF), CN 20 Fair (VF), CN 28 Ivory (VF), CN 40 Cream Chamois (VF):

WN 54 Honey Wheat (MF), WN 64 Butterscotch (MF), WN 94 Deep Neutral (M):

CN 116 Spice (D), WN 125 Mahogany (D), CN 127 Truffle (D):

The shade I like the best is CN 28 Ivory. See below for my before and after photos.

Before and After Photos

clinique even better clinical serum foundation review before — Before

clinique even better clinical serum foundation review after — After – shade CN 28 Ivory (VF)

My Review

A little goes a long way
Full coverage that looks like skin
Dewy, plump finish with no shine
Weightless and long-lasting

The build up to trying this foundation was so long and I got so excited about trying it, I was actually scared that it wouldn’t live up to the expectation.

Thankfully, it really did. This is an absolutely brilliant foundation, I love it.

What is the finish like?

Apart from the fact that the formula is packed with skincare, I love this because the finish is just spot on. It is still radiant and glowy, although it’s designed to be satin matte, and it just works so well on my skin.

Is it good for mature skin? Can all skin types use it?

It is really flattering on pores, fine lines, and wrinkles, so it’s perfect for mature skin. However, it would work well on all ages. You’re never too young to up the ante on your skincare!

Clinique say this is great for combination and oily skins, however, I think dry skins will like it a lot too.

Is it easy to apply & what coverage do you get?

A little goes a long way and just half a pump will cover your full face, yet it’s so easy to build if you have areas that need a bit more help. In fact, you can really build it up, and it never goes cakey.

Application of the Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation is effortless, and the texture just melts into the skin and almost seems to blend itself.

Do you need to apply powder?

I don’t feel the need to powder it, which I absolutely love. So the finish I apply is the finish I keep, and yet the wear is still amazing.

I have also tried it with powder and it still doesn’t get cakey so that’s great news for the powder fans out there and those with oily skin. If you are prone to oil, you might want to lightly powder the t-zone.

With or without powder, everything layers beautifully on top.

Is it long lasting?

It lasts all day on my combination/dehydrated skin and stays looking juicy and plump. It’s just gorgeous. I have given it several full day wear tests that have included a fair bit of mask-wearing and its performance is excellent.