The Menu - Brand Spotlight - Clinique

I have not done a Brand Spotlight post since my first one here which was about the Bobbi Brown products that I own. In these Brand Spotlight posts I only plan to include makeup items as skincare is something that I change all the time so it doesn't make sense (to me) to include skincare items in these posts. This time we are going to talk about Clinique.

Clinique is a brand that is close to my heart. I think its the first high end brand that I ever bought anything from. Clinique counters are always easy to navigate and not as intimidating as say MAC. I think the first ever foundation I bought was by Clinique (it's long gone so wont be in this post). Today, I only have a few things by Clinique as I have branched out in terms of my makeup quite a lot, but I still love the products that I do own and I use all of them regularly.

Brand insight
Clinique was founded by The Estée Lauder Companies in 1968 as the first dermatologist-created, prestige cosmetic brand. Sold in approximately 140 countries and territories, Clinique's mission today remains what it was from the beginning: to provide the highest quality and most effective products to enhance every skin type and concern, offering products for men and women of all ages and ethnicities. The brand's customized approach and quality products—all meticulously tested and carefully formulated with the latest science—have made Clinique one of the leading skin care authorities in the world. All makeup and skin care products are Allergy Tested and 100% Fragrance Free.

Products
I own three of the Clinique lipsticks and all of them are different finishes!

Clinique Different Lipstick Spiced Apple ($15) - is a gorgeous warm toned orangey brown which almost pull to a light rust shade. It is one of my favourite warm toned lipsticks. It will suit all skintones. I love the texture which is not emolient like a lip butter but not very hard. One swipe delivers enough pigmentation and some shine. Great for wearing to work. I also love that it offers decent moisturisation.

Clinique Long Last Lipstick in Twilight Nude ($15) - is a great formula for a lipstick. It's long wearing (5 hours on me), is not drying, and a gorgeous shade of is a gorgeous shiny dark berry shade. You can see that I have used it so much as I love it!

Clinique High Impact SPF 15 in Extreme Pink ($15) - is my least worn Clinique lipstick. Don't get me wrong, I love the shade. I just wish it wasn't so frosty. I also think that it emphasizes any dryness on my lips. I do like that it has the SPF though.

L to R - Spiced Apple, Extreme Pink and Twilight Nude

The Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Butter Pecan and the Blush in Sunset Glow ($21) was a gift with purchase and I don't really use the eyeshadows much (although I do like the brown as an all over colour) but I do use and LOVE the blush which is an amazing slightly shimmery deep coral colour which lasts on me for about 6 hours. I am annoyed that this does not swatch well though but when you apply with a brush the pigmentation is wonderful!

The Clinique Blushwear in Pink Sugar is my favourite cream highlight which I use regularly for work but I think this has been discontinued so I won't go on about this one too much.

L to R - Clinique Blushwear in Pink Sugar, Clinique Blush in Sunset Glow and Almost Bronzer SPF 15 in Medium/Deep

The Clinique Almost Bronzer SPF 15 in Medium/Deep ($28.50) was the first bronzer that I bought ever. I loved that it was so hard to over do and worked so well with my skintone. It adds a wonderful warmth to my face but I don't suggest you use this for contouring as this is not dark enough. The other feature I love about this bronzer is that it has 2 shades which you can choose how strong you want it. I have to mention that this bronzer has lots of shimmer but it doesn't transfer to my face but it's not totally matte either. I really like it. The bronzer also comes with a brush but I have never used it. I think Clinique have just discontinued this product so get it while you can. I think this might still be available in stores.