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Clinique Perfectly Real™ Makeup
What it is:A skin-perfecting, ultra-lightweight liquid foundation.What it does:Create a natural, perfected look with this long-wearing, ultra-light liquid formula that provides moderate coverage. The patent-pending* micromirrored technology optically resurfaces skin.*US and International Patents PendingWhat else you need to know:For dry-combination to combination-oily skin types. The formula is oil-free and non-acnegenic.
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Review 1 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Not too noticable!
-05.12.13
Quick Take: long wearing
I wasn't sure if I'd like this foundation but I ended up getting it for my wedding and I loved it! I always have trouble getting shade matched perfectly but that's not the makeups fault! It never has looked really cakey and you can' really tell I'm wearing it. It worked well for me!
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Review 2 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Greasy and Sticky
-05.04.13
Quick Take: greasy, no oil control, sticky, wears off easily
I was suggested this foundation by an employee after I was trying to find something to match my skin tone. She said it had long lasting power and was good for my skin type.
It matched my skin perfectly and made it look great when I just put it on, so I'll give it that. But my first problem was that it was sticky! I waited five minutes before putting on powder to let it settle but it was still greasy. And it does not control oil at all! By 12:00 I had oil around the sides of my noise. And by the end of the day it was like I had never even put any foundation on in the first place. I have normal skin, and this is the first foundation that has ever made my nose oily! I've never had a problem with oil before.
Pros:
Matched skin perfectly
Wasn't heavy
Cons:
Wears off easy
Sticky
Doesn't control oil
It matched my skin perfectly and made it look great when I just put it on, so I'll give it that. But my first problem was that it was sticky! I waited five minutes before putting on powder to let it settle but it was still greasy. And it does not control oil at all! By 12:00 I had oil around the sides of my noise. And by the end of the day it was like I had never even put any foundation on in the first place. I have normal skin, and this is the first foundation that has ever made my nose oily! I've never had a problem with oil before.
Pros:
Matched skin perfectly
Wasn't heavy
Cons:
Wears off easy
Sticky
Doesn't control oil
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Review 3 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Okay
-02.21.13
Quick Take: buildable coverage
It's not a bad foundation, but it's not great either.
Pros:
It looks very natural and feels very lightweight, like the description says.
It has pretty good coverage (light to medium), and is buildable.
It has a nice formula, not to thick or liquidy, and it blends in very easy.
It looks very natural and feels very lightweight, like the description says.
It has pretty good coverage (light to medium), and is buildable.
It has a nice formula, not to thick or liquidy, and it blends in very easy.
Cons:
Does not have the best staying power. About 4 hours for me.
It is greasy! I noticed it has shimmers in it, which is fine. But it's a greasy formula AND shimmery...not attractive! I have dry skin that never gets oily, but this makes me look like a disco ball by 6 hours...be ready to blot or powder!
It has a disgusting smell. I don't really smell it when it's on my skin...but the smell makes me wonder what I'm putting on my face.
Does not have the best staying power. About 4 hours for me.
It is greasy! I noticed it has shimmers in it, which is fine. But it's a greasy formula AND shimmery...not attractive! I have dry skin that never gets oily, but this makes me look like a disco ball by 6 hours...be ready to blot or powder!
It has a disgusting smell. I don't really smell it when it's on my skin...but the smell makes me wonder what I'm putting on my face.
Overall, it's an okay foundation. I'll use it till it runs out but I won't be repurchasing.
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Review 4 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Worked for me - with moisturizer (TM)
-01.28.13
I hate foundation; shows every wrinkle and makes my dry skin look old. I put a 1/8 - 1/4 of this mix with moisturizer or the SPF 20 (Silocone) and wow ! I was amazed at how natural it looked while making my skin even, pretty and very natural looking. Much better than any BB or TM cream I have ever used. Don't think I will ever use this 100 percent on my face; as I hate foundation and my skin is good. But mix with some moisturizer, my skin looked natural and gorgeous. Highly recommend anyone who uses a TM to try this way. Saves $$$ and the shade was a perfect match. Have tried to many TM and BB that are too thick, a non match to my skin, and expensive. Make your own TM or BB with this light foundation and whatever you use as your skin and SPF. You will look gorgeous and natural
+2points
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Review 5 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Holy Grail Foundation!
-01.13.13
Quick Take: buildable coverage, long wearing, oil-free, blendable, moisturizing, natural-looking, easy to apply
When Cllinique says Perfectly Real Makeup they mean it! I've tried other foundations and a lot of them make my face look flat and cakey. When I put this on, it really looks like my skin - minus the flaws and uneven tones. It has good coverage that you can build on, but I rarely need to put on a second coat.
I love that I just need the smallest amount on the back of my hand. A little goes a long way. Not to mention, this product is very forgiving when you put it on. It doesn't dry in an insane amount of time, so you aren't in a race against time to put it on, and it blends really well. I apply this foundation with either my hands (if I'm in a rush) or a brush, but either way, it still looks natural.
Also, I find that this foundation wears for a long time! I went to an academic rally, which I was at for at least twelve hours. Mind you, I was running around everywhere trying to get to all of my events, and some of the rooms were quite muggy. But, regardless of what I was doing and what temperature it was, this did not budge. I went out looking 'Perfectly Real' and fresh, and I came back looking the same way.
+5points
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Review 6 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Excellent!
-01.04.13
Quick Take: buildable coverage, long wearing
I love this foundation! It is very light weight and has great coverage! This is the only foundation I will use now -- it covers great without looking cakey!
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Review 7 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
kattygc3
Location:WOOODSTOCK,GA
Age:35-44
FAVORITE
-12.25.12
love, is very light and the necessary items
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Review 8 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Great for Sensitive Skin
-12.23.12
Quick Take: natural
I don't wear a lot of makeup, but when I do I turn to this foundation for my sensitive skin. I don't have to worry about it irritating my skin or feeling heavy. It is very light and smooth. It feels very natural and gives my skin a nice glow.
+1point
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Review 9 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Marcelay
light and smooth coverage
-12.17.12
Quick Take: buildable coverage, oil-free
I like this foundation because it goes on smoothly and its really lightweight, it is build-able I find it works great with the clinique almost powder makeup. I haven't had a problem with it fading throughout the day.
+1point
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Review 10 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
-11.27.12
This foundation had a pretty good coverage that I was happy with but it smells gross. I mean, I'm not a fan of fragrance, but this stuff smells like dirty hair. By the end of the day I'm going 'what's that smell?" Oh, it's my upper lip. No thank you
+2points
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Review 11 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Summerinx
Too thick and obvious
-11.10.12
Quick Take: heavy, thick, opaque
When trying it out in the store, I didn't notice how obvious it looks that the foundation is on my face. The formula is way too thick and heavy. I guess it would be better for someone who needs strong coverage but I wanted something that looks more natural and just evens out my skin tone.
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Review 12 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
zombeemummee
-10.29.12
I buy this for my daughter because she has oily skin and she really enjoys it.
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Review 13 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Loved the finish, but not quite there
-10.22.12
Quick Take: buildable coverage, oil-free
I really wanted to like this. the cream consistency felt nice, it didn't dry out my combo skin and make the dry patches noticeable. But this had obvious shimmer to it that wasn't detectable in store. When I got in the car in the dark I could see all the shimmer. I tried it even setting with a matte powder and it was still detectable. The colors are hard to find, i overall wasn't impressed and will stick with my mufe and clinique stay matte.
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Review 14 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
-09.23.12
Quick Take: buildable coverage
I like this as a foundation as it goes on smoothly with a pretty even, buildable coverage and doesn't accentuate pores.
However, after a few hours of wear or in humidity this stuff starts to melt pretty noticeably and settle into lines near my eyes and mouth and occasionally looks a little flaky.
+5points
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Review 15 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Perfectly Real Makeup
-08.22.12
Quick Take: oil-free, light weight, creamy, good color selection
This is my go to foundation. It's light weight, has a creamy texture, goes on smooth. Doesn't cake around my nose or eyes. The lightest is color is actually light enough for me to wear without looking like I'm wearing a mask. Price isn't bad either because this product lasts quite awhile.
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Review 16 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
best. foundation. ever.
-07.27.12
Quick Take: long wearing, oil-free, moisterizing, lightweight, clean
I have been wearing Clinique foundation for about 7 years.
I started out with Superfit, which I loved. They "replaced" it with Even Better, and I have never liked it as well.
I have normal skin, with no acne or redness.
I disliked the feeling Even Better gave me, upon putting on my make-up, I felt gross and couldn't wait to wash it off.
I told these things to the sales clerk, and she introduced me to this.
I was apprehensive the first couple times I tried it- keeping my box & reciept in case I needed to exchange.
I have to say- I love it!! I will never choose another foundation.
If you enjoy lightweight foundation, this is for you!
I always wear primer with my foundation- and that helps immensly in the staying coverage.
I wore this to Six Flags in July and it stayed put!
I started out with Superfit, which I loved. They "replaced" it with Even Better, and I have never liked it as well.
I have normal skin, with no acne or redness.
I disliked the feeling Even Better gave me, upon putting on my make-up, I felt gross and couldn't wait to wash it off.
I told these things to the sales clerk, and she introduced me to this.
I was apprehensive the first couple times I tried it- keeping my box & reciept in case I needed to exchange.
I have to say- I love it!! I will never choose another foundation.
If you enjoy lightweight foundation, this is for you!
I always wear primer with my foundation- and that helps immensly in the staying coverage.
I wore this to Six Flags in July and it stayed put!
As I stated, if you have acne you need to try something else, such as their Acne Solutions foundation.
Find out what works best for you before committing to any foundation- and remember, you can always exchange it! No reason to be unhappy with it!
Find out what works best for you before committing to any foundation- and remember, you can always exchange it! No reason to be unhappy with it!
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Review 18 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Not for me
-07.11.12
This product disappointed me, big time. Its consistency is too dry and doesn't blend well. The product isn't blendable and definitely isn't buildable. Just altogether not a good product.
-2points
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Review 19 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
dolcedog
Location:Lacey, WA
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Hazel
Age:45-54
Clinique coverage
-07.04.12
Quick Take: buildable coverage, oil-free
I have been using Clinique foundation for atleast 10 years now. I won't use anything else. The coverage is good but not cakey looking. It looks very natural.
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Review 20 for Perfectly Real™ Makeup
Good Product---but not for me.
-06.28.12
Quick Take: long wearing
This product does last all day and is very creamy and enriching. However, I put lotion and sunscreen on my face before I put on my foundation and it was just too much oil. I does look natural and covers nicely but it will wipe off if you touch an area too much. If you have dryer skin, I believe this product would be perfect for you!
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