Powder’s Finest Hour

    As makeup artists every where understand, the makeup essential for a perfect, flawless ‘canvas’ is powder. On this season’s catwalks, matte is the major makeup fashion story. In place of dewiness, complexions are satin-smooth – the perfect contrast for pink or red matte lips, and dark, smoky eyes.

Clinique, of course, know all about skin. And everything Clinique know about skin care goes into their powders. Using state-of-the-art milling technology, Clinique’s signature powders are light-as-air and ultra-fine so they always look natural and never chalky on your complexion. What’s more, Clinique’s powder creations feel totally comfortable and weightless – never drying or ‘cake-y’ so you won’t feel them. You won’t ever see them when you look in the mirror – because what you’ll see is simply a more flawless, fabulous finish.

Matched to your skin’s needs, powder does much more than simply help defy shine. The right powder can help you achieve radiance, minimize the appearance of pores or even out skin in tone. Not sure which powder is right for you? Clinique’s expert Consultants are of course always happy to help steer you in the right direction when you visit the Clinique counter.

So whether your powder’s loose or pressed, matte or luminous, this is powder’s finest hour.

A Perfect Powder Finish Is At Your Fingertips 

    Using a fluffy powder brush is the traditional way, to whisk powder onto skin – but Clinique’s makeup pros have developed an even easier way to apply Blended Face Powder. It’s known to insiders as ‘The Powder Rub-Down’ and once you’ve tried it, we know you’ll just love it…
-    Apply your regular foundation.
-    Tip a little of your chosen powder into the palm of your hand.
-    Rub your palms together.
-    Cup your palms and lower your face into them, almost ‘washing’ the face from hairline to chin and gently pressing fingertips onto face for even application. (For smaller areas of application, use two to three fingers to rub and warm powder in the palm of one hand, before transferring to face.)
-    Brush off excess.