Beyond Perfect Skin with Clinique

After a year or more of BB, CC,DD and even EE creams, it seems the beauty world has returned to good old foundations – and high coverage ones at that. Last week I reviewed Clarins newest formula, this week it’s Clinique’s new 2-in-1 Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer.

This latest addition to the extensive Clinique foundation range, is a liquid foundation and concealer, and can be used as such – applied all over like a foundation, or dotted on as a concealer. it’s a full coverage foundation, but the key is that it is very, very, light.

It has a breathable formula which adapts to the skin’s needs with dual-sphere particles that absorb excess oil or add hydration – whatever your skin needs. That means dry patches are treated to extra hydration and shiny areas get zapped with oil-absorbing particles.  The polymers in the formula won’t dry out and help the makeup glide on easily.

This new foundation has a doe foot applicator – use it to apply dots all over the face, or turn it sideways to spread across the cheeks and larger areas on the face. Or, you can use the tippy top of it to cover smaller imperfections on the face.

“The application of your foundation is equally as important as the texture and shade,” says Florrie White, Clinique’s UK Colour Artist. “The unique applicator controls how much foundation you are applying and can be used to pin-point any areas which may need more coverage, for examples around the nose, under the eyes and any blemishes. I find the product blends so easily into the skin it’s like you are air-brushing away all imperfections.”

This foundation is full coverage, and you will see that the minute it is applied. It is blendable, but you do need to work it well – and don’t apply too much – you don’t need a lot at all. If you love a ‘proper’ foundation, you should try this one out. I also used it over my lighter BB cream in part as a concealer,and it blends in beautifully.

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, £25, available at Clinique counters, and clinique.co.uk, from February 6.