Clinique Superprimer Face Primer: Colour Corrects Redness.

Clinique Superprimer Face Primer Colour Corrects Redness* (£20.00 / €27.00)

I'm a recent convert to face primer. If you had asked me a few months ago if I used a primer regularly, as part of my everyday make up routine I would have said 'no, it's just an extra unnecessary step, right?!' Well, turns out I was almost as wrong as it's possible to be. An extra step yes, but certainly not an unnecessary one. It's also no secret that I'm a fan of a good multi-tasking product and the Clinique Superprimer Face Primer is just that and I'll tell you why.

There are six different versions in the Superprimer range including one universal and five others that promise to correct either redness, sallowness, discolouration or dullness. This is one of those ranges where there's sure to be something for everyone. Being particularly fair & with temperamental areas, (mainly my cheeks and chin) one of my main skin concerns is redness. Many years ago I remember having a moisturiser that claimed to help with redness, it was bright green in colour and even when properly blended in made me look like I was about to be violently sick - I'm VERY pleased to report that this Clinique Primer does NOT do that at all.

I've been applying a small, just larger than a pea sized, amount after my moisturiser mainly concentrating on my cheeks and chin but also blending over the rest of my face too. Instead of the bright green shade I was expecting, it's actually a pretty light yellow with a hint of green that blends seamlessly into my skin leaving no out-of-the-ordinary-I'm-not-feeling-well colour behind. It tones down the redness in my cheeks with ease allowing me to go a little easier on the concealer after I've applied my foundation - perfect.

It's completely oil free and I had feared it may leave my already pretty dry skin feeling tight and highlight dry patches but instead it smooths everything over, gives a soft matte but incredibly silky feeling to my skin and provides a perfect base for the rest of my make up allowing my foundation to glide on a lot easier than it usually does. It wears very nicely thoughout the day easily lasting a full work day, the bus ride home and a sneaky glass of wine with the girls after a particularly stressful day without drying out my skin. It hasn't necessarily made my foundation last any longer throughout the day, but I don't think I can hold that against it when it already does so much; after all I wouldn't expect it to mow the lawn and make me a cup of tea either, however handy that would be!

NEW Clinique Superprimer Face Primers are available in one universal formula and five tinted formulas designed for specific skin care needs. 30ml RRP £20.00 / €27.00

Shop now at www.clinique.co.uk or visit a Clinique counter to discover your skin type. Ask for a foundation fitting and you will receive a complimentary 5-day sample of your chosen formula.

Have you tried the new Superprimer? 
Which version from the range is the one for you?

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