LOTD #57

 

Clinique Glosswear and Brush in Cocoplum

(absolutely so old that Google Images doesn't even have a pic of it)

 

Do you guys remember these? There were so moisturizing and actually wore quite well. Cocoplum was my fave, and it's still gorgeous.... but I also had Meadow Flower Honey, which was a gorgeous see-through red.

 

If nothing else, this LOTD project is getting me to de-stash! Although I do like this, it's age tells me I need to get rid of it. I *am* keeping the brush though- it's great quality and I've washed it a zillion times.

 

 

 

LOTD #50 and Shoes

Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Black Violet ($15)

 

Every time I wear Black Violet I think about how my friend Heather and I called Clinique lipsticks "Special Occasion Lipsticks" in college because we couldn't imagine wearing a $15 lippie on a daily basis! We saved them for going out. Our go-to then was Pink Chocolate- I need to see if I can find a tube of that one laying around- it was a fave for years.

 

Black Violet is pretty- but DARK! I used a lipliner with this (Clinique Black Honey) but you can still see that this shade needs a careful application.... or it will bleed outside your lipline like it did just a bit in my pic above. Keeping this one for sentimental reasons!

 

Shoes!

 

Do you ever pick out your outfit just to match your shoes? Today I did! I have been dying to wear my Fioni Women's Kit Bow Pumps from Payless and today was the day!

 

 

I have on khaki crops, a white t and a purple short sleeved cardi and I love my outfit! These shoes are comfortable, believe it or not.

Ask the Product Junkie: Clinique Repairwear

Sassy Gal said... I am DYING to try the new Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle and UV Damage Corrector? Not that we need it or anything, but just curious?

Oh, but I DO need it! Even though I've done several laser procedures at the cosmetic surgeon's office, I still have quite a bit of hyperpigmentation on my cheeks- it always seems to come right back. I'm guess I'm just very prone to it, even though I am very good about wearing sunscreen every day.

And I thought I remembered getting a few samples of this from Sephora, so I went back through my sample stash and found two .5 oz samples, the equivalent of a full-sized bottle. So I'll be testing this out in the evenings over the next few weeks and will report back with a full review. At $44.50 for an ounce, it's pretty pricey, but since I scored some samples, I'm game to give it a try.

Here's the product description from Clinique's website: Potent serum gives every skin a second chance against lines, wrinkles, sun damage. In 4 weeks, see obvious reduction in lines, wrinkles, improved texture. At 12 weeks, the visible wrinkle-reducing power is remarkably close to a dermatological laser procedure. 63%, to be exact. Different commitment, different results. And yet impressive results guaranteed.

Anybody try this already? Let us know in the comments.

My New Mascara Combo

I have one million mascaras (practically) yet I still find myself buying more. It's nutty and I can't explain it, but how about if I share some new ones I bought that I really like? Note that I always buy black mascara. At some point my mom probably told me I should get brown so I got black and that's still what I do to this day. My hair's not really blonde you know!

I've been hearing great things about Maybelline Full N' Soft so I picked some up at Target the other day. I'm so glad I did! What a great drugstore mascara! No clumps and it built full, soft, thick lashes just as promised.


Oh, but I didn't stop there. I love long lashes, so I added a coat of Clinique's new offering- High Lengths. Look at that cool brush! I ordered this from Sephora recently and was so excited when it arrived. The curved, fine-toothed comb really grabbed each lash and added some nice length.

I typically don't layer mascaras but I felt quite fancy doing it, and don't we all want to feel fancy?

Disclosure: I actually paid for these out of my own little Coach wallet. Promise.

Makeup Rave: Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15

Just wanted to give a shout-out and a rave for my new foundation find- Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF15.

I purchased mine for $24.50 at my local Dillard's during a GWP (of course!).

I was noticing that the mineral powder foundation I'd been using was settling in my fine lines and making me look a bit older than I liked. I realized that during the colder, dryer weather, I need a foundation that will give me natural-looking coverage, yet still cover some of the skin inperfections I am seeing as I age (almost 36 y'all!).

After hearing all of my requirements, the Clinique counter recommended Even Better in the shade Cream Whip for me and it's been a great match. I apply it with a damp foundation brush and I absolutely love it. Afterwards, I dust on some mineral finishing powder and I'm shine-free all day. I've been using this product for a few months and have yet to experience a break-out.

Oil-Free Moisturizer with Sunscreen

Laurie left me a comment about the lack of oil-free moisturizers with SPF, and she's right. I typically find products with SPF to be too thick and oily for my skin.

I jumped on to post about the HG moisturizer I've been using for years, Clinique's Superdefense SPF 25 in Combination Oily to Oily, but according to the Clinique website, it's now "NEW" and it looks like the product has been slightly changed. I'll have to stop by my Clinique counter to ask. Someone on MUA mentioned that they reformulated it to make the sunscreen more stable.

I loved the product before and hope that I still like it. Hopefully I can let you know soon!