Monday, September 28, 2009

Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer Sunkissed


Product Description

Lightweight powder bronzer creates a natural-looking, sunny glow. Blends, builds easily to your desired level of bronze. Long-wearing. Oil-free.


Product Details

  • Color: Sunkissed
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Great product5
I am fair skinned and content to remain that way, but my Clinique lady suggested using this in lieu of blush since I have some natural redness in my skin coloring (bronzer doesn't add more red tones).

I have really enjoyed this product. The packaging and included brush are very nice. The powder is very silky and matte for a natural look. You can easily control how much or little color you add.

Also try this over Clinique's "Perfectly Real Compact Makeup" (instead of foundation).

One additional note, the color swatches are very hard to discern so, here's a cheat sheet: sunkissed is the lightest (what I have) and sunswept is the darkest. Or look at the Clinique site, the swatches are a little better there.

Clinique Clarifying Powder Makeup Clarifying Beige


Product Description

This sheer, buildable oil-free cover helps keep skin clear by controlling oily build-up for up to 8 hours. Creates a more even skin tone that looks-and stays-fresh, clean. Natural matte finish.


Product Details

  • Color: Clarifying Beige
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

great stuff!5
i love this clinique make up powder it makes my face alot less oily because i have oily skin so if you have oily skin then i would get this!!

Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush 08 Transparency Netural

Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Loose, lightweight powder that's right for every type of skin. Sets and perfects makeup. Makes pores seem to disappear. Hand-rub onto face for most silken, flawless finish. Whisk off excess with swivel-out brush.


Product Details

  • Size: 08 Transparency Netural
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Special Application Tips for Flawless Finish5
Oil Free and perfect for any skin type, Clinique's Blended Loose Powder has been a top seller and award winner in the prestige makeup category for decades. Each jar (fits on your palm) comes with a swivel out brush (retracted it's about three inches long) that can be used for application and or touchups. Inside the jar is a plastic screen that helps you keep the majority of the powder in the jar even during application -- wonderful for those of us who tend to drop and spill.

Special Tips For Use:
To get the most flawless finish, Clinique recommends an application technique they call the "powder rub down." Tip a tiny amount of powder from the jar into one hand. Very gently rub your hands together to lightly distribute the powder across both palms. Then use your hands to `wash' your face with the powder. This technique helps keep the hairs on the brush from pushing the powder into the pores, accentuating their appearance. Any excess you see afterwards can be whisked off with the swivel-out brush that comes with each jar.

If you like to touch up with powder throughout the day but don't want to carry the jar or a pressed powder compact, simply dip your brush into the powder in the top of the jar, swivel retract the bristles containing the powder, pop the cap on top, and you can now drop the brush into your purse for a loose powder touch up any time.

Color Notes:
-Transparency 1: Has almost no discernible color. For the palest of the pale. This powder is only a hairs breath darker than baby powder.
-Transparency 2: This powder has a noticeable light pink tone. Excellent for perking up a sallow (yellowish) complexion. Also great for Asian women who want that porcelain look. As a redhead, I find this color powder gives my skin the perk it needs without leaving me looking orange as so many others do.
-Transparency Neutral: Like Transparency 2 without the pink for when 1 is too light and 3 is too dark.
-Transparency 3: Clinique's most popular color . . . by far. If you've ever received a sample in a Gift before, this is it. A very safe color to choose.
-Transparency 4 Plus: A little darker than the old Transparency 4. For when you have a tan or if you're olive or Hispanic without much of a tan.
-Transparency 5: For when you're dark naturally. A big jump from Transparency 4 Plus. Dark Hispanics and the well tanned fit well here.
-Transparency 6: For dark complexions such as African American, though won't be dark enough for the darkest of dark.
-Transparency Bronze: For all skin colors. Although all the other colors are matte in finish (no shine, glisten, or sparkles) Transparency Bronze is the exception. This color is a deep bronzing powder that goes on the skin surprisingly light and with a hint of sheen for that sun-kissed look. Very pretty applied to the cheeks with just a tiny hint on the forehead, nose, and chin.

The best5
I've used this loose powder for 20 yrs (since high school) and while I have tried other brands from time to time I keep coming back to Clinique because it's the best. It offers great colors that work with all complexions, it has the best texture, goes on like a dream and leaves skin with a wonderful finish. It also has no offensive odor or perfumes. I am blonde with fair to medium skin. My complexion has golden undertones and can be sallow if I apply the wrong makeup colors. Transparency #2 works best for me. I would highly recommend this product.

I'm in Love5
I have been using this powder for about 5 years. It is amazing. I have problems with red cheeks and breakouts. Once I put on my concealer and foundation, I put on this powder and it is truly what makes my imperfections disappear. It even comes with the perfect application brush. This powder is worth every penny because it does what a powder should do!

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Petal 1 oz


Product Description

Provides moisture and absorbs oil when and where needed with adjustable coverage that is silky upon application. Oil-free formula provides natural skin finish.


Product Details

  • Color: Petal
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Super Happy with Superbalanced =]4
I had been happily using the same Maybelline foundation for a few years when it suddenly got discontinued - and so began my search for a replacement.

After purchasing many, many different foundations and formulas (including M.A.C.) - most of which gave me oompa loompa sydrome (read: cakey orange face) - I found Clinique's Superbalanced Makeup.

I have combination skin that is more dry than oily, and this foundation, when paired with the stay matte pressed powder, gives me wonderful silky coverage that looks natural and lasts all day (or night). It doesn't cause me to break out, have a shiny nose or a flaking chin or forehead (which has been known to happen with me for some reason). All and all, I'm perfectly happy and very much impressed with Clinique's products (I also use their blush and eyeshadows).

I'd recommend this product to anyone with Dry Combination skin with a tendency to be a little sensitive.

THE BEST FOUNDATION EVER5
I have been using it for years and will not change it.
EVERYTHING makes my face blemish but this... So, I'll stick around!

Been using it for years - none better for dry sensitive skin5
I've used this product for years in the "Fair" color for my pale, dry, sensitive skin. I occasionally try other foundations, but none has ever worked for me like this one. Even though it's more expensive than drug-store brands and harder to find, I end up wasting money and time if I try anything else. For me, it's the best.

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Black/Brown


Product Description

Clinique's automatic eye pencil twists up. Glides on. Smudges to a smooth blur of colour. Silky formula slinks on lining, defining, with the greatest of ease.


Product Details

  • Color: Black/Brown
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Easy to Use, Fantastic Results5
If you're after smooth, smokey and dusky lines when you apply your eyeliner, this just might be the product for you. Probably the easiest eyeliner to apply ever, Clinique has a rich-toned, wide variety of colors to choose from in this line. I myself have always used the blue grey color, and just recently have tried the true khaki, both which work well with my blue eyes. The blue grey is not the darkest blue they have, nor the lightest, but a nice middle of the road if you're wanting a blue. Dark enough to help your eyes "pop", light enough to keep from appearing garish. The true khaki was a pleasant surprise and definitely has that smokey quality down. In the tube, it looks like a subtle gold, but once placed on the skin its smoky quality comes out and really adds an alluring, glam quality some might find more appropriate for a night on the town. Whichever color you choose, the consistency can't be beat by any other liner I've tried, including Clinique's other choices. One of these will last me roughly two to three months, but then I'm not usually wearing it on the weekends. Originally these were packaged in a tube that didn't allow one to see when it was getting close to the nubby end, but now the shaft of the tube is see-through enough to allow this and what a relief that is. The best thing I love abut this product? It's so easy to apply, I don't feel like I'm about to gouge my eye out just to put it on. It's easy on the eye area, and that's a plus since the skin there is thinner and more susceptible to damage from our overzealous fingers when we apply makeup. So, light strokes. You can always apply more if it needs to be darker and wisp away and smooth with the blending wand at the other end if it needs to be lighter.

waterproof and really goes on smooth5
Love this have almost every color.Goes on smooth no tugs.Blends beautifully.

I am a make up nightmare, but I can make this work!5
I have never been a girly girl, but now that I'm out in the working world I have found that makeup is a bit of a necessity. As a warning for those reading this review - I am terrible at applying makeup.

So here is my review - this little thing is perfect for me. I don't need a sharpener, when I need more I just twist the little top and voila! there's more! They were even nice enough to make the tube clear so that I have fair warning before running out. I personally use the mocha brown color and it looks great, even when I get a little heavy handed, it's never too dark to be upsetting to me. Now the other end has a lovely little spongey thing on it, which my friends tell me is for "smudging." Now this is not anything that I have ever attempted, but it does work great for when I can't trace and end up with lines that don't quite end up where they belong. I consider it my magical eraser.

I have now been using this eyeliner for over 3 years and I won't change until someone comes up with something that applies itself. I use it every workday and each one lasts me about 2-3 months. I highly recommend this eyeliner.

Clinique Quick Corrector Light


Product Description

Liquid concealer with sponge-tip applicator. Natural, medium coverage. In portable vial.


Product Details

  • Color: Light
  • Brand: Clinique

    Customer Reviews

    Great for covering up circles under eyes and skin inperfections5
    This covers up the circles under the eyes and the imperfections like spots or pimples. It is hypoallergenic so it does not burn the eyes. It is also a sponge and not a lipstick form like so many other cheap brands, so it is not hard on that delicate eye area like a hard lipsick cover up type.

    Freshness5
    Item came in and was pleased. Some on-line sellers deal with outdated or surplus buy outs and the product condition is less than desired. Not the case for this item. Frresh and great quality.

    5 STARS!!!5
    Hello...
    I buy this product for my wife and she is very satisfied.
    Now she loves me more!

Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Makeup 134 (G)


Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Silky, oil-free formula looks like your skin - only better. Optimizes your skin's varying tones to create a more even, perfected appearance. Buildable coverage lasts for hours, yet feels like nothing at all. Apply dry with sponge.

Product Details

  • Size: 134 (G)
  • Brand: Clinique

Features

  • Great For: All Skin Types

Customer Reviews

find the perfect match5
I've tried a lot of compacts to find that combination of coverage yet natural looking. Before Clinique's Perfectly Real Compact, I used Bare Minerals. In order to get the coverage I wanted, it took a long time and after couple applications with the brush my skin started to dry out and saw little bits of flake.
With the Clinique compact, it's quick and totally natural looking with great coverage. I use the sponge in the areas where I need a little bit more coverage and then use a brush for the rest of my face. It's really great. My face doesnt look like makeup is caked on.
But WARNING; if you DO NOT know your color, I recommend going to a couple different department stores and getting consultations about the perfect color for your skin. When I went to find the color of my compact, I got recommendations ranging from 104 to 116. Some workers really don't know what they're talking about. I ended up buying 106 and this one worker recommended 116, which is a HUGE difference. Really try to find the perfect color because your skin will look more natural and money and time wouldn't be wasted.

THE BEST COMPACT MAKEUP!!!5
This new compact base by Clinique is THE BEST face makeup - liquid or powder - I've EVER tried. And believe me - I've tried bazillions of them (even pricier brands)! It covers amazingly well. My face tends toward redness, so I got a yellow based shade (104) and it evens out my skin perfectly while covering all redness. It goes on like an ever-so-slightly creamy powder and is SUPER EASY to apply with no goofs. It manages NOT to look powdery on, although basically matte in nature. It mimics perfect skin. I went out with friends last night with this stuff on and they kept complimenting my skin! I told them it was this makeup and they were surprised I had makeup on at all. Kudos to Clinique for coming up with wearable, PERFECT skin! A dream come true! Comes in a pretty (although not particularly cute or memorable,) nice quality compact with separate sponge compartment and a good quality sponge.

better than mineral powders5
For the past several years, I've been using mineral powders on my sensitive, acne-prone face instead of liquid makeup. I liked some better than others, but then I tried this powder from Clinique. It's fantastic! Seems more natural than any other makeup I've tried, and it can go from extremely sheer to as much coverage as you could possible want, by just adding more.

I love it!

Clinique Blushing Blush Powder Blush Sunset Glow


Product Description

Defining moment for cheeks. Silky formula sweeps effortlessly over cheekbones to create a natural look. Fresh, jet-milled colour builds to desired intensity with custom-sculpting brush. Long-wearing. Stays colour-true. Oil-free.


Product Details

  • Color: Sunset Glow
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Lasts All Day Long5
This is a perfect way to prefect a look. It defines you, it finishes what you start and stays around for the day. This adds so much more than a lot of people know, it shows expression, and happiness, and everybody loves rosy cheeks. Most of the time my old blushes would fade away as the day went by, but not this one, it work great all day and stays through thick and thin. I'm glad this product work, because so many others do not.

Has a lot of staying power, but not a very natural look4
This blush stays on all day, it's true. But I found that the color doesn't look very natural, especially in sunlight. It's still nice if you are indoors. I guess the fluorescent lighting makes the "glittery" elements a little less obvious. This blush is good for someone under 30. Over 30, and I think it's too harsh or too glittery, I'm not sure which is worse.

But it's a good blush if you are going out. You usually need a stronger blush at night, especially if you are going to a bar or a darkened restaurant. I still feel that the Bare Minerals blushes are more natural looking and stay just as long for the same price. And they have SPF.

Recommendation: Good for much younger women or night wear.

Christy Pinheiro, Author of *The Step-By-Step Guide to Self-Publishing for Profit*

Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Oil-Free 01 Stay Buff


Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Slips on like silk. Stops shine for hours. Skin stays matte and fresh-looking. The look of pores is minimized.

Product Details

  • Size: 01 Stay Buff
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Great pressed powder5
Ever since I switched over to Clinique's pressed powder my skin has cleared up SO much. It's a light powder but still has great coverage and you never have to worry about your makeup looking caked on. I would definitely recommend, just don't forget to get the right color.

Clinique Superpowder Double Face Makeup Matte Bisque


Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Powder and foundation combined for double coverage. Super skin-hugging formula. Imparts a smooth, matte, skin-perfecting finish.


Product Details

  • Size: Matte Bisque
  • Color: Matte Bisque
  • Brand: Clinique

Customer Reviews

Best No-Foundation-Needed Face Powder Ever!5
As someone who really dislikes making up, but needs a bit of cover in her face powder, I have found Clinique's Superpowder to be just the right product. I have been using it for nearly ten years. In between Superpowder purchases I have tried other lesser brands and have always returned to this product. It is truly no muss, no fuss. No foundation, or concealers, just a nice simple matte powder that sets in naturally. No powdery bits sitting on the skin surface, no flaking ... and stays on all day with nary a touch up ... just perfect.

All In One Face Powder and Foundation!5
I have used this product for the past 16 years. It is wonderful!The Super Double Face Powder is actually a foundation and matte powder all rolled into one product. The product comes with an application sponge, goes on dry, gives superb coverage! I don't even use my Clinique concelar when I wear this product, it is that good! This product works best with those individuals who have normal or combination skin.

i ordered the wrong one4
when i ordered i didnt read the word double...so when i got it n put it on it was pretty thick and i was like whooa..but its good stuff just heavy for me so im ordering a regular one now.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

OPI South Beach - Suzi & The Lifeguard

Product Description

OPI South Beach Collection...A not-so innocent light pink.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #80237 in Health and Beauty
  • Brand: OPI

Features

  • South Beach
  • Light pink

Customer Reviews

SUZY AND THE LIFEGUARD IS AWESOME!5
Suzy and The Lifeguard is great stuff and it keeps things strong and healthy. Of course there are people who don't agree w/the product but I feel if those people really knew it, used it, have been around it, and understand it would appreciate and be happy with it. What a sexy bottle too huh???

Opposing View5
I've used OPI nail lacquers for years without chipping or application difficulty by adhering to the following practices.

To prevent chipping, I apply a base coat of OPI Nail Envy to clean dry nails before applying two coats of nail lacquer. Any base coat should work equally well. I then apply a coat of Speedey by Creative Nail Designs overtop the laquer to protect the color from chipping and add extra shine. Granted, as a CPA, my nails aren't exposed to chemicals nor must I wash my hands as frequently as I might in another occupation.

Nail lacquer will thicken with repeated exposure to air, as occurs with each application. This is true of most, if not all brands of lacquer. To extend the product's use, I apply the lacquer away from a free flow of air. When the lacquer shows evidence of thickening, I dispose of it.

I hope the previous reviewer will try OPI Nail Lacquers again with a more satisfying experience.

OPI Nail Lacquer - Black Onyx


Product Description

The Classic Colors of OPI nail polish offers OPI nail colors that are beautiful, yet sassy. You are sure to find nail polish colors that match your mood, your character and your wardrobe!


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #47997 in Health and Beauty
  • Brand: OPI

Features

  • Black Onyx

OPI Nail Lacquer Australia Collection NLA49 Kangarooby


Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Introduced for Spring and Summer 2007, The Australia Collection by OPI, much like the land which inspires it, is filled with colors that bring the season's beauty and fashion trends to life. Undefined by any one single look, these shades are a remarkable blend of free-spirited beauty at its best!

Product Details

  • Size: NLA49 Kangarooby
  • Brand: OPI

OPI Rapidry Topcoat

Product Description

OPI Rapidry Topcoat is an extremely quick drying top coat that not only dries your nails quickly, but gives you long-lasting protection. Getting you out the door in minutes, this tough top coat prevents every day wear and tear to your manicure while protecting your polish from discoloration and yellowing. Leaving a high gloss that professionals envy, OPI Rapidry Topcoat is the perfect all in one solution for the girl on the go!

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1223 in Beauty
  • Brand: OPI
  • Dimensions: .3 pounds

Features

  • Fast drying
  • Adds shine
  • Chip resistant

Customer Reviews

doing my nails3
This product, does indeed, aid in drying freshly polished nails more quickly than just air drying. However, it seems to cause the polish to chip more easily and sooner than when I paint my nails and don't use it. I used the OPI polish, so there is no product clash that may cause the early polish chipping.

nail peel4
this finish gave my nail polish a clean, smooth and shiny finish. however, it also caused my nail polish to gradually peel off of my nails. i always liked OPI because it doesnt peel and chip like cheap nail polish so i was disappointed when this product did this.


OPI Nail Lacquer Brights Collection NLB56 Mod About You

Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish - A palette of classic and trendy shades for natural or acrylic nails. Professional quality and long-lasting.


Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish - A palette of classic and trendy shades for natural or acrylic nails. Professional quality and long-lasting.

Product Details

Size: NLB56 Mod


OPI Nail Lacquer Classics Collection NLR24 I Do! I Do!


Product Description

Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish - A palette of classic and trendy shades for natural or acrylic nails. Professional quality and long-lasting.

Product Details

  • Size: NLR24 I Do! I Do!
  • Brand: OPI

Customer Reviews

OPI is great and so is this color5
The quality is superb. I'm Not Really A Waitress is a beautiful dark shade of red. I only used one coat and it looked like I had at least two or three on. It lasted the longest of any brand that I have ever used before. I did not have any problems with chipping at all. I would highly recommend this brand to everyone. :)

French Manicure5
I discovered this polish Easter 2006. I received a million compliments when I used it as a french manicure. Try it painted at the tips with a silver glitter polish to outline the bottom and you'll also receive lots of comments.

My favorite nail polish!5
This is my very favorite nail polish and color! I love the color and get compliments on it all the time. The OPI brand is great, with so many wonderful colors to choose from. I was very disappointed to learn that this particular color has been discontinued, so I tried to find it on Amazon and was delighted when I discovered it here!

OPI Nail Treatments, Natural Nail Base Coat


Product Description

With help from OPI, your nails can look absolutely fabulous! All of these treatments are sure to bring salon fresh finishing with at home prices! OPI is ready to handle all of your treatment needs.

OPI Acrylic Nail Base Coat prevents staining of acrylic nails and promotes a long-lasting manicure.

OPI Natural Nail Base Coat uses an enriched formula that prevents staining of natural nails and promotes a long-lasting manicure.

OPI Natural Nail Strengthener builds in layers of protection for natural nails and helps them grow strong.

OPI Ridge Filler contains natural silk to gently smooth out uneven natural nails to prepare them for even lacquer application.

OPI Top Coat prevents smudges while drying to a smooth, high-gloss, protective shine.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #9473 in Beauty
  • Brand: OPI

Features

  • Helps repair nails
  • Strengthens and hardens nails
  • Improves nail growth

OPI Soft Shades Nail Lacquer, Princesses Rule!


Product Description

OPI is The World Leader in Professional Nail Care.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #4479 in Health and Beauty
  • Size: .5 oz
  • Color: Princesses Rule!
  • Brand: OPI
  • Dimensions: .19 pounds

Features

  • Pink
  • Classics Collection

Customer Reviews

cute polish5
i really like this nail polish- it's really sparkly, but not in a tacky way; it reminds me of something a sophisticated princess might wear. And you know how some sparkly polish feels rough because the sparkles are too big? this is not like that; its smooth to the touch and i just love my nails in this. I have already gotten compliments on my nails from guys.
Its more of a silvery pink polish, and a bit sheer- you might want to wear a solid pink under it, tho i like it all by itself- very pretty.

Fabulous Fabulous Color!5
The pic doesnt do it justice. It has little shiny crystals/flakes in the polish and is just "to die for." It doesn't look like chunks of glitter, it is just very "sparkly". The pink color is perfect and it goes on smooth just like all OPI products. I love this color and I love OPI.

FOR LESS THAN PERFECT NAILS5
While OPI can come up with some pretty dramatic nail colors, this quartet is not only wonderful for spring and summer but a boon for those of us who have less than perfect nails. For me, if 8 of my fingernails are unbroken it's a great day.

These subtle shades of nail polish give nails a pretty manicured look but do not draw attention to nails (and their imperfections) as a darker red would. Think crimson or burgundy and your nails must be perfect.

Further, the shdes complement almost any shade of lipstick and color of clothing.