I’ve never been a fan of makeup by Clinique. Sure they make good skincare products, but the makeup …. meh. I’ve tried the Fresh Bloom Allover Colour but as pretty as it was, I was disappointed at how sheer the powder was. It didn’t pack the punch I was hoping for. The mascaras do not interest me. Everything else just seem bland. So imagine my surprise, and delight, when I was arbitrarily trying out new makeup given by a dear friend, I discovered something good. It was an eye shadow duo in Strawberry Fudge.
Description:
Perfect pairings of in-demand shades, with more of the more-used highlight shade. Deliver creamy, intense colour in one stroke. Comfortably lightweight, long-wearing. Layerable, blendable. Ophthalmologist tested.
I was half-expecting the colours to be too sheer for my liking, as their previous eye shadow duos have been. How glad I was to be proved wrong, for the texture was creamy, and the colour payoff was very much better than I expected.
The pink had a hint of gold shimmer. Very pretty indeed. The brown was dark enough to line the eyes, but not too dark that it was harsh. With my eye shadow base on (I used Too Faced’s Shadow Insurance), the colour was enhanced, and remained crease-free for hours.
What I really like about this eye shadow colour combination is that it’s great for the day. The pink brightens the eyes, and it’s very suitable for the office. I love throwing this on when I head out.
I would love to have done an EOTD or FOTF shot with this on, but for some reason, my cameras couldn’t seem to capture EOTD/FOTD shots well. So for now, I’m afraid swatches will have to do.
The eye shadows are available in 13 other colours.
Now I cannot vouch for the rest of the eye shadow duos (I have tested some of the ones from the Nudes range though. Boring colours, and not pigmented enough), or for any of the other eye shadows by Clinique for that matter, but this one, I love.
Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duos are available at Clinique counters and participating pharmacies at AU$40 each.I got this as a gift-with-purchase, so the packaging and sponge applicator differ. The shades and quality are the same.
What I like about it: Creamy texture, beautiful colours (for the Strawberry Fudge, that is), suitable for the workplace.
What I do not like about it: Not all of the eye shadow duos have good colour payoff.
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Ah! I’ve read a lot of good things about these shadows and especially this colour combination! Good choice
I’ve blogged about this exact same shade before. Love their eye shadows.
I own the same sample e/s duo!!! but the packaging is green, I’d love this sliding silver one!
But I love both the combination and the color payoff of this! But you’re right, not all e/s from Clinique are pigmented enough!
I’ve heard good things about this eyeshadow combination… but different Clinique duos have given me styes every single time… so I think I will be passing on this one. =/
Oh i got this in my GWP too! The moment I saw it, I realised it’s one of those items I will NOT give away. it’s such a great colour to wear on days that I realise I’m running late for the train and have no time to mess with a quint from Dior.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! It’ll be great for travels too because you can vamp it up if you wish, for evenings out.
the swatches look good! I like the brown. The pink’s pretty but not my kind of color. I really like Clinique’s lash power mascara
I’m a fan of Clinique skincare products, but I’ve never tried the makeup, it just doesn’t appeal to me. But this duo looks nice. The combination is very pretty and the color payoff looks good.
I really like the pink, nice combo.
Aww what a pretty combo! Really nice little set, I think I am going to have to buy one!
the case is actually NOT silver- its a mirror!!!!
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