Written Reviews

This is a mineral SPF 20 foundation that has a sheer to medium, natural- matte finish. The shade, Sienna Sun, is one of the best foundation matches I've ever found in my life. This foundation looks like soft, glowing skin all day long. It's water-resistantn and it doesn't promote oil breakthrough. Two dots cover my whole face and neck, and I use the foundation on my eyelids as well (for sunscreen and even tone). This is an exceptionally effective, high quality product offered for a very reasonable price. Illuminare is an all-natural, cruelty-free brand sold at Whole Foods, Planet Beauty, dermatologists' offices, and at online skin care etailers.This make up so so fast and easy I wish I'd found it years ago.

I never expected to fall in love with a "creamy oil" but this is one of my all-time favorite products. I use a dot, and I mean "dot", for a goreous, natural blush that lasts until I wash my face at night. Somehow this doesn't look greasy, or shiny...and my skin is fairly oily! Red is my most flattering color on lips and cheeks, so Always Cherry is the color of my dreams. I wear this on my lips all day and night, and I have smooth, full, soft lips. I've repurchased the Cherry after using it up, and I also own and love Boundless Berry and Endless Guava. I have Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Blush in Getaway Red, and I MUCH prefer the Creamy Oil...it's way more pigmented and it lasts hours and hours longer. I'm curious to try the Honey color as an eye gloss, one of these days.

This blush is so pretty with its little flower pattern I hate to make a dent in it when I use it! I did not expect to like this blush as much as I do. I thought for sure it would wind up greasy and melt off my face, so I was happily surprised at how long-wearing it is. I love the color of Peach Pop, but, sadly, it didn't show up the way I wanted on my NC35 skin. I wasn't attracted to Ginger Pop on the display case, but I'm super glad I tried it on my skin, because the color is gorgeous. It gives me an incredibly "natural" looking reddish-bronze flush that adds an energetic look to my face; (which I really, really need...) It makes my green eyes POP like crazy, esp. with Black Honey eyeliner. Ginger Pop is a creamy/powdery blush that reminds me of Maybelline Bouncy blush, but it doesn't get "dirty" or change texture like the Bouncy blush. I find application looks best when I use my fingers rather than any brush I've tried. The product doesn't transfer well with brushes or a sponge. It does blend nicely and it melts into my skin in a way that looks bright but not glittery. A good new blush from Clinique is a big event for me. I've been using Clinique for many more years than I'll admit to, and I've gotta say, I'd gotten pretty bored with Totally Tawny and Chestnut. Ginger Pop is a fun and flattering addition.

I try other brands and there are a couple of other foundations I love, but when it comes to "tried and true" and "know I can count on" it's Superbalanced for me. The finish on this is just beautiful on my skin...it makes me look smooth and radiant. I get compliments on my skin all the time, and people always think I'm waaaayy younger than I am. I used to love Clinique's Stay True foundation, but Stay Matte, unfortunately, did not work for me (so thick!). I had been under the impression that Superbalanced was for drier skin types, but that's not the case at all. While it's not as matte as Stay True was, it's still long-wearing and it keeps its even finish. For the price, this can't be beat.

I use this instead of face powder to reset any oil breakthrough and refine my foundation. It's like applying a light, sheer skin over my face, and that skin perfects, smooths, and adds radiance. Tan is gorgeous on face, neck, décolletage, and arms. Everyone will this you have flawless, dreamy skin.

Face Atelier Foundation in Tan is that "one" perfect product I've always searched for as a foundation. It has the perfect texture to work beautifully with sunscreen, primers, oil control gels, and powders. It's wonderfully long-wearing - so it's like applying perfect skin on my face in the morning and keeping it until I have to wash it off at night. It's water and oil resistant, and it leaves the most beautiful finish on my skin. I've had two friends and my mother ask me if I got botox or something since using this foundation. The coverage is excellent, but it looks so skin-like it gives the appearance of wearing LESS makeup. Tan is the most perfect match I've found for my skin which is brilliant for creating a "less" or "no makeup" look. I have seen this recommended for dry skin, yet I have oily skin. I wouldn't think this had enough moisture for dry skin, but maybe it just has a magical ability to self-adjust. This is beautiful makeup. Truly "high end" quality makeup that and looks and feels luxurious. I hever thought my skin could look this way again; it's like the skin I had in my 20's!