CLINIQUE: Even Better Dark Spot Corrector Update and Review




Yesterday I went to my second training of the season
and I always enjoyed them very much.
Aside of getting goodies, which is always awesome,
I just love to be reminded how amazing
the brand is and get to know more about future products.
Clinique has been coming out with amazing treatments to
address different
Dermatological concerns and we are getting on the top!

The number #1 product right now in the line is the Even Better Clinical Dark Spot corrector.
What it is: A clinically proven Serum that reduces dark spots and discoloration in the skin
How?: With a patent pending CL-302 formula, plant extracts, and a potent Vitamin C derivative
delivers a clinical strength to reduce dark spots and discoloration. 

Uneven skin tone and dark spots in the skin is a big concern among women and we were the first ones to came out with a solution a year and a half ago. Still as of today, customers are returning for more!
I started to use the product on February 2011, and as a user myself I have to say that this product is truly amazing! I have seen a huge improvement in my spot and overall skin tone due to acne
and I cannot be any happier with the results I have gotten so far. 

I am starting my second bottle (1oz), so I still need to use a third one to achieve a 58% of improvement. However, we have now a bigger size (1.7 oz) and with two of these bottles 
you can complete the treatment as well.
After completing the 12 weeks, you have to keep using the product for maintenance.

Some people get a little discouraged when I tell them it takes a commitment of 12 weeks.
But the reality is, that the spots did not come overnight!  It is something that took months even years to develop, so it is very important to be patient and consistent with the treatment.  
The repairing process starts from underneath the skin up to the first layer of skin so 
that’s why it takes a little longer to see results. 
The key steps that this product does are:
* Slows production of melanin
*Scatters away the accumulated pigmentation
*Sheds skins ( no visible shedding/ flaking though)

The Even Better Serum can be used twice a day, it is and oil free, light weight serum
so all skin types can use it.
Also, because we are 100% fragrance free and allergy tested,
the chances of getting a reaction is minimal.


You need to apply this serum after doing the Clinique 3 step or if you are using
another brand skin care, you just have to apply this after you wash and/ or tone.

 Before applying your moisturizer, you can apply the Even Better serum all over your skin, 
not just on the spot since it helps with the overall skin tone thanks to it's exfoliation properties.
The texture is amazing and the skin feels so silky!

Sun protection is a must when using this product so it can do it's job at it's best. 
Sometimes we think that because we are most of the day indoors or because we work in a mall or office, 
we do not need sun protection. Well…wrong!

Even if you go out to the car, and then you get in the car to the mall, you ARE being exposed to UV rays which mean that even if you had a 10 minutes ride, you got 10 minutes of sun UV rays. 
Even if you apply the Even Better, because you are not protecting  your skin, the rays will be much likely to go down deep in your skin and make you produce more melanin= sun damage= more spots, not good right?

Even though the Even Better is like a little magic wand that is going to erase those dark spots
you are not happy about, this product is NOT going to moisturize your skin. 
That is why we recommend the Even Better Moisturizer with SPF 20. This is like having 2 products in one. 
It has some of the components of the serum, repairs the moisture barrier of the skin, 
and it protects you from the sun damage. 

Now since I already told you that this treatment requires a commitment of 12 weeks,
if you want to add an instant result to your dark spots, that’s 
when the Even Better Foundation with SPF 15 comes to the rescue. 
All of our Clinique foundations have treatment, they are not JUST make up
and that is what makes us different from other lines.

The Even Better foundation gives you an 80% of immediate even skin and the spots look less noticeable. 
This is definitely a great option, since it gives you an immediate fix while the other
products are working underneath your skin!

The Even Better Clinical Dark spot corrector retails for $49.50  for 1oz
and $73 for  1.7oz
I highly recommend this product if you have dark spots due to sun damage, hormonal change, 
and acne marks. 
If you were BORN with discoloration or freckles, the product is NOT going to work for you.
I hope this review was helpful!
Take care  and stop by your favorite Clinique counter and try it out!

Tropical Blues


Last night browsing through some pictures on Google I found this beautiful
eye combo with Blues and greens.
Today I had that picture in my mind and I could not help to try the colors  :)




Face
Clinique Even Better  Dark Spot Corrector
Clinique Pore refining Solutions
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence foundation
Shiseido Sheer Mattifying powder

Cheeks

MAC Springshine e/s
MAC Bite of an apple

Eyes
UDPP
NYX Jumbo pencil in Milk
Pandora'sBox Moss Mouse e/s on lid and lower lashline
Pandora's box French Vanilla e/s as a highlight
MAC Sweet and Punchy on inner corners
Matte Yellow-green shade from 88 palette above crease
Shimmery Blue from 88 palette
MAC Prussian e/s to darken crease
MAC Midnight Blues gel liner
Clinique High Impact Mascara

Lips
Elizabeth Arden l/l forgot name
MAC Made with Love






Purple and Terracota


This is what I did on Saturday and I really like the purple with this kind of terracota shade.
Both shadows are from Inglot and of course I love them to bits!!
This was taken more than 8 hours later so no eyes closed pic.
 My make up creased a bit that day.. it was really hot in the store :/




Face
Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus
Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector
Clinique Pore Refining Serum
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence foundation
Shiseido Sheer Mattifying Powder

Cheeks
Clinique Cupid

Eyes
UDPP
Inglot #334 on lid and lower lash line
Inglot #335 on crease and lower lash line
MAC Off Beige shadow from Smoke and Mirrors palette as highlight
MAC Texture e/s above the crease (blending-transition color)
MAC Beautiful Iris e/s on tearduct area
Clinique Black Gel liner
Clinique High Impact Mascara
Clinique Bottom Lash mascara
MAC Smolder eye kohl pencil
Ardell Wispies
Anastasia Brow Express kit

Lips
MAC Up the Amp l/s
MAC Via Veneto l/g LE

"Theres nothing wrong with repeats"



Everyday I love to try something different as my make up goes. 
However, there is a look that I love and do very often and is this one right here!
Teal is a color that I absolutely love and I usually get compliments when I wear it.
The lips usually vary from coral, nudes to this bright pink that I adore: MAC Show Orchid.

This is what I wore to church today.
After 7 months i'm back singing and I had a blast!!



Face
Kiehls Ultra Oil free lotion ( trying a sample)
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot corrector
Smashbox primer
Dermablend Smooth Indulgence in Wheat
Shiseido Sheer Mattifying Powder O80

Cheeks
MAC Amazon Princess 

Eyes
Bobbi Brown Creamy concealer under brows
UDPP
NYX Jumbp pencil in Milk
Clinique Peacock e/s on lid and lower lash line
A blend of MAC To Dolly and Aquadisiac above the crease
MAC Shimmer moss e/s on tear duct area
MAC Vanilla e/s as highlight
MAC Humid and Plumage e/s on outer corners to deepen crease
MAC Smolder eye khol pencil
Clinique Black gel liner
Anastasia Brow Express kit
Ardell Wispies

Lips
Elizabeth Arden Viviv Pink l/l
MAC Show Orchid l/s

Out of my Comfort zone


I've been using my Ardell wispies for a long time so yesterday went I went to Sallys,
bought the same pair but I got as well some Ardell 118's and  I really like them!
They are a little more dramatic :)



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Review: Shiseido Sheer Mattifying Powder Foundation



 Shiseido was a brand that I never felt attracted to. 
I really do not know exactly why but I just never payed attention to it.
 A few months ago, I started to look into it  more since one of my lovely
friends got a full time position there.
Little by little I have to say that I am getting more interested in the brand.
Their cream shadows are just lovely ( I did a review recently on them)
and the make up that I am wearing in these pictures?
Well I am kind of loving it!

You guys know that I am always on the hunt for my HG foundation hehe.. 
 So one day, I saw my friend and her skin looked so beautiful
 that of course I had to ask which foundation she was using.

When she showed me what she used, it turned out to be a Powder foundation. 
I immediately felt a little discouraged, since powder foundations usually do not cover
as much and they look all  cakey-powdery. 
She offered me a sample and I opened my eyes so big
because a powder sample is very random to get.
Here in these pictures I am ONLY wearing their
Sheer Mattifying Powder foundation and a little bit of bronzer.
As you can see, the coverage is really nice and it looks really good on pictures.
In real life you could still see some areas that needed more coverage but with a little concealing it's perfect!

What I love about this make up is that it is very mattifying so it is perfect for my oily skin.
Non- acnegecnic- Non comedogenic-Dermatologist tested- Fragance free = winner!
With a sensitive-oily- acne prone skin that I have I am always afraid of what I apply on my skin 
so when I read all of these awesome facts I was ready to jump in and try the sample.

So far,.after a week of trying the powder I have not broken out so 
I will be buying this powder as soon as on this coming Friday :)

Some of Shiseido's produtcs you have to buy the case and make up separately.
The case for this foundation retails for: $8.50
The refill make up retails for: $30
I know, a little pricey but I think it's worth it.

As far as application goes,the brush that I used to apply this
powder is actually their new foundation brush.
I will be reviewing it on another post but I'll give you a hint.. AMAZING!

Are you a fan of Shiseido Cosmetics?
What have you tried? or looking forward to try?

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