Friday, March 23, 2012

AMW Reviews: Clinique Superpowder Double Face Powder

I'm a powder girl rather than creams and liquids!  It must be because time is so precious for me I wouldn't want to spend a lot of it just on my face as I can literally hear my mom clapping her hands saying: "GO! GO! GO! Hurry up!"  

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that I was trained to be conscious of time!  

Way before Paul & Joe Protective Dual Powder Foundation Days, it was Clinique Superpowder Double Effect for years and years! 

If you click HERE and go back in the year 2008, you can take a peek at my makeup pouch, I've always been a fan of the unique Clinique face powder packaging!  I used to purchase them at Greenhills mall (a tiny store that sells international beauty supplies) during college, where did I get the money you ask?  I actually saved them up from my summer job and part-time tutorial jobs!  (The things I do all in the name of beauty) *laughs*

Today, I may have tried all sorts of powder and powder foundation, it is nice to look back and review my number one love, the "expensive powder most dermatologists recommend" (This is how I used to call Clinique Super Powder) :P

Clinique Superpowder Double Face Powder says ---
A long-wearing 2-in-1 powder and foundation in a portable compact. The long-wearing, full-coverage powder works as an over-foundation finisher or as a powder foundation.  The extra-cling formula provides double coverage, yet leaves the skin with a natural skin-perfecting look.

For combination skin types.  Non-acnegenic.

 

Ingredients
 

AMW says ---
Pros
  • Very "Clinique"packaging. 
  • Packaging has a clear manufactured date.
 
  • Huge mirror which can be used to apply all over face makeup.
  • Washable sponge made of good quality.
  • Using light-hand application, it gives a matte finish with a "glow".
  • Coverage is build-able.
  • Unscented.
  • No allergies nor skin irritations.
  • Does not dry my "already dry skin".
  • Lightweight.
  • Looks very natural to use on its own or even as setting powder.
Cons
  • Shade choices aren't that wide.  Only 4 shades available.
Overall
This is a wonderful face powder that suits dry, normal and combination skin!  The powder foundation is lightweight and you can see the original skin shines through!

As for the price, people may judge this product to be pricey, but for someone like me who have sensitive, dry/combination skin, this is a great "investment" as I vouch on looking for the best product that suits my skin!  Each compact would last me around 3 months or so, so I guess it's worth it.

Tips
  • Always start application with a clean face.
  • Moisturize well if you have dry skin.
  • Not to be used by very oily skin.  Go for Clinique Perfectly Real Powder or much better, go to a Clinique SA and tell them your concern! :)
  • Wash the sponge prior to usage and wash as much as you can with soap and water, let dry completely before next use.
  • For lighter application or touch-up, apply with the use of a brush.
  • Pat your skin with oil blotter prior to retouching your face powder.
  • LIKE Clinique Philippines on Facebook to know what's UP and Happening!

Will I repurchase?
Yes.  I've repurchased this product a lot of times!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Clinique Superpowder double face powder is good for dry, combination and normal skin.

Where to purchase and how much?
At local Clinique counters at Rustan's and Trinoma for Php1,700 (approx $39.50).

A closer look on Matte Ivory
This shade has a bit more "pink" undertone rather than yellow so it's a tiny bit different from my "comfortable" powder shade but I don't mind as I like light-handed application and it matches my neck and the rest of my body! 

If you are accustomed to the MAC shades, this will match NC15-20!


As seen on my close up shot yesterday (the one with bangs), I've used the Clinique Superpowder Double Face Powder in Matte Ivory on its own with moisturizer underneath.  It did not give me the white cast thus making it look like second skin.  This photo was taken 2-3 hours after application prior to make-up gig :P.  

Note: My skin turns into a combination --- dry on the t-zone area and normal on the rest of the face.



What's your first ever pricey powder or powder foundation?
Happy Weekend!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!


12 comments :

  1. I get to have Clinique products whenever there is a relative or friend coming from the US..They usually give sample kits hehe ^_^

    Hmm, my first eve pricey powder would be VMV Hypoallergenics...and then I was unable to use it for a long time because it's the wrong shade :(

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    1. Oh no on the wrong shade of VMV! I hate that! I remembered my first purchase of Clinique face powder, they don't have testers and they could only OPEN the packaging and let you see the shade on pan, I purchased the wrong shade too! It was too light for me but the hell with it! I hit the pan! Kahit na mukhang mooo mooo hahaha :D

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  2. I think my most favourite not the most pricey tho is Laniege loose powder, after that I bought Laneige packed powder and now I'm gonna get another loose powder from them LOL~

    Love ur nails! very cute :)

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    1. wow, that means they are really good! I believe Laneige makes good cosmetics and skincare! I am still amazed with the water pack moisturizer that I own :D

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  3. hi ms. nikki, i'd like to ask if the 'a tiny store that sells international beauty supplies in greenhills' is the same store i saw last week at shopperville, name starts with 'C'? the one that sells perfumes and other beauty products? i'm thinking kasi if its original kasi its a lot cheaper. :) thanks and i love your blog. :)

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    1. I'm not sure if its the same as they have a couple of them when you walk around di ba? I can say they are authentic naman kasi they buy them straight from the US ! they even sell vitamins din di ba and perfumes? Basta do check on the boxes too, the problem with those is that the stocks could be old! :D

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  4. MAC Studio Fix na na-expired lang and now Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover kahit tad dark yung OC10, ok na din. I also want to try Clinique and Shiseido kaya lang wala pa budget.

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    1. Who knows? In the future? Wait! may MAC Studio Fix ka? near na kaya ang price? hehehehe :D

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  5. My most pricey powder is the MAC Studio Fix and I'm already going through the second one. The Clinique one doesn't appeal to me that much because of the green jade-like packaging. =(

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    1. Hmm..my next pricey powder is from Paul & Joe then third will be MAC! Oh my, I guess most of us who blog about beauty really have gone through those phases! heheheh MAC phase! :D

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  6. Hello Miss Blogger! Clinique guy here. May I ask why hindi siya suitable for very oiky skin? Mine is eh:(

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  7. Hi! I enjoyed reading your post :)
    I have very oily skin and was recently advised by the Clinique girl at the makeup counter to purchase this. But I see in your tips that you advise not to if you have oily skin - can you explain this to me?
    It seems that even as soon as 30 minutes after I apply this, my face becomes super oily! The makeup stays in place (I blot with blotting papers), but the oily-ness is super annoying!

    I just wanted to get your opinion. I figured it was just an initial reaction from using it.

    Thank yoU! :)

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