Tuesday 31 January 2012

Review: Clinique - Fall in Love With Colour.

- This is a sponsored post - 

Fall in Love With Colour is Clinque's latest launch for this Spring 2012, it's a chance for the brand to showcase their makeup products and introduce those key products which suit your skin tone and enhance your natural beauty. 

Backing this launch are three exciting products, which will be the key items featured across the launch. I've been lucky enough to trial and review these. 



Almost Lipstick
This month, Clinique are launching their latest lip product, Almost Lipstick. This is a very moisturising formula which aims to suit all skin tones, making it easy to pick a shade to suit you. There are 7 shades being launched. 
I was a bit wary of the very bright shade at first, but I was surprised to find it glides on like a lip balm, and gives a natural sheen to the lips. This shade, 41 Flirty Honey, reminds me a bit of a tinted lip balm like Vaseline Rosy Lips. It is rather pigmented though, so it's that link between a tinted lip balm (as it's so moisturising) and a lip stick, as it still provides a nice amount of colour - hence the name Almost Lipstick.
The product glides on easily and is great to apply due to the packaging (I hate putting my fingers in to pots and tins, so unhygienic) and because it's so moisturising, the colour lasts so long.
It's the right amount of colour, it can be worn easily during the day as it's not too much, but also built up for night time. 




Quickliner for Eyes Intense 
Also released this month is the new Quickliner for Eyes Intense in 6 shades, this is a rich and highly-pigmented eyeliner which doesn't need to be sharpened. The intense shades are smudge-proof, and the silky formula aims to provide 12 hour wear.
My first thoughts on this was how easy it applied, without giving the flaky look of kohl. It was literally like a pen, it glides on so easily and sets. There is a smudging sponge provided on the end, but you will need to do this quickly as once it's dried it doesn't budge! 
Despite usually wearing liquid liner, I quite like using this. The small nib makes it really easy to apply, and I'm able to get right in between my eyelashes to really define.
The shade I received is 07 Intense Ivy, a dark, rich black with green undertones. I don't often wear green on my eyes, so I would probably prefer black, but the shade range with these Quickliners is really impressive. 




Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm 
The Chubby Sticks have been out for some time now, but continue to be a popular choice for a lip product. This is a "lip balm in a pencil" which, like the Almost Lipstick, I am a fan of! The pencil packaging means you can apply easily and conveniently, and it's also a lot more hygienic.
Chubby Sticks aim to provide an ideal amount of colour, whilst also moisturising the lips. There are 8 shades currently, and again, don't require a pencil sharpener. 
The shade I received was 02 Whole Lotta Honey, which is a pinky/brown. It's not a shade I'd usually go for, however, it's actually a really lovely natural colour which I think I'll get quite a lot of use from. I have extremely dry lips, so this works so well for me. I like a bit of colour on my lips for day time, but nothing too extreme. This glides on so easily, I can do it without a mirror and the packaging means I can top up any time without any mess or fuss. 


L-R: Chubby Stick in Whole Lotta Honey, Almost Lipstick in Flirty Honey & Quickliner for Eyes Intense in Intense Ivy (unsmudged & smudged) 

I don't own many products from Cliniques colour cosmetics lines, so this has given me an idea of what to expect. I'm really pleased with the products, they're great, easy to wear, easy to apply products. I think these three products are ideal for those who want to enhance their features, without wearing too much. The lip products are both moisturising and pigmented, meaning they can be worn day or night and built up for more colour.
I found the formula of the Quickliner wasn't like any of the Kohl liners I've tried before. It's creates such a lovely, defined look without leaving eyes looking dark and harsh.

What are your favourite Clinique products? Do you think you'll purchase anything from the Fall in Love With Colour range?

29 comments:

  1. Really like the look of the 'Almost Lipstick'. Agree with you about the hygiene issue, Vaseline pots make me shudder.

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  2. i really like the look of the chubby sticks, it looks like such a nice colour. I love your blog, and your pictures are such good quality.

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  3. These products look fab, really love the look of the eyeliner and almost lipstick!
    xxx

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  4. i have a liner similar to that from them, bought it ages ago but i only use it for the smudge sponge - i thought the actual liner was pretty rubbish. good if you were going for a smokey eye but a defined line - liquid all the way. i don't know if this one is much different from the one i have anyway.

    i just love clinque for their skin care products. i've heard good things about the illusion foundation also.

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  5. wow these products look good the eyeliner looks quite good im still wondering if i should try Clinque to be honest

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  6. Really want to try out Clinque's lipsticks! I like the fact you can wear the lipstick day and night :) xx

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  7. I love the chubby stick! It's my favourite thing in my make up bag! I'm tempted to try some other clinique products now... xx

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  8. I love the idea of moisturising lipsticks! Great post. You look gorgeous at #ZOMGbloggersbash, I wish I had the confidence to go up to you and say hi!
    Amy x
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  9. I really love Clinique Black Honey, so I'm excited that they've expanded their Almost Lipstick line.

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  10. the lipstick looks lovely!! Im loving these lipstick cross lipbalms that are popping up everywhere!

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    xx

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  11. LOVE the idea of moisturising lipsticks! think i'm gonna try these!! :) xx

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  12. The lipstick looks lovely :)

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    xx

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  13. I really like clinique products, love the look of the almost lipstick - gorgeous colour

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  14. That chubby stick looks lovely, and I love the name :)! xx

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  15. I own a couple lipsticks from clinique and they're pretty neutral as far as color. I might try out their new collection though!

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  16. I'm really liking the look of these Chubby Sticks. And the name is cute too. x

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  17. i like the look of both of the lip products. i have quite dry lips too so i need something hydrating, the chubby stick looks ideal x

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  18. The Chubby Stick look great ! xx

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  19. like you, i've never tried any clinique cosmetics before but this post is really making me want to try some! loving the look of the almost lipstick and i'm really interested in seeing what other shades they have X

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  20. That liner looks great! I always find my liner tends to smudge off around my eyes towards the end of the day, so will look forward to trying this out!
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  21. Love the look of all of these!
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  22. I live by Clinique for skincare and my makeup (along side some benefit and bobby brown). Excited to try these lip sticks. I have the eyeliner already in a browny shade, its pretty good xx www.mediamarmalade.com

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  23. Oh, Clinique, my favorite cosmetics brand ever!

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  24. The chubby sticks look interesting. I've got so many lip products to get through though. I like the concept of them.

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  25. Got to get my hands on a chubby stick I think! x

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  26. I've heard about the "almost lipstick" lipsticks. and I really was interested in them. Where I work they sell them for $15.00/ea how much did you pay for yours?

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  27. I really love clinique products but I think they need to work a bit on the packaging. Not at all appealing to me.

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  28. Quick liner is best for our eyes and the clinique almost lipstick is great. I will surely purchase all the 7 shades in it.

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