An oil-free foundation that covers blemishes and helps clear them
Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Foundation is an oil-free liquid foundation made for oily, blemish-prone skin. Salicylic acid in the formula helps dissolve the debris that clogs pores, so the foundation covers breakouts while helping to clear them and keep new ones away. It gives a medium, buildable coverage with a natural matte finish that does not look chalky or settle into lines, and it helps tone down redness.
The texture
A fluid, lightweight liquid that blends easily with a brush or fingertips and sets to a soft matte finish.
Who it suits
- Oily and combination skin with breakouts
- Skin with redness around blemishes
- Anyone wanting coverage without a heavy, oily feel
Worth knowing before you buy: The formula contains alcohol and talc. It is not moisturizing, so dry or flaky skin may prefer a hydrating foundation. It is available in several shades; check the shade name before ordering.
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- Texture: liquid foundation
- Skin type: oily and combination, blemish-prone skin
- Skin concerns: blemishes, redness, shine
- When to apply: morning, after moisturizer
- Coverage and finish: medium, buildable coverage with a natural matte finish
- Main benefits: covers blemishes, helps clear and prevent new ones, evens out redness
- Formulated without: fragrance, oils
How to use
Shake well. Put a few drops on the back of your hand and apply with a foundation brush or fingertips, starting at the center of the face and blending out toward the hairline and jawline. Build up a second thin layer where you need more coverage. Remove in the evening with a makeup remover.
Active ingredients
- Salicylic acid: helps dissolve skin debris and unclog pores to clear and prevent blemishes
- Caffeine and Laminaria saccharina extract: help calm the look of redness
- Silica and talc: absorb shine for a matte finish
Ingredients
Methyl Trimethicone · Water\Aqua\Eau · Dipropylene Glycol · Alcohol Denat · Nylon-12 · Butylene Glycol · Talc · PEG-10 Dimethicone · Dimethicone · Trimethylsiloxysilicate · Silica · Laminaria Saccharina Extract · Calcium Stearate · Isononyl Isononanoate · Caffeine · Glycerin · Hydroxyapatite · Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer · Sorbitan Sesquioleate · Salicylic Acid · Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer · Triethoxycaprylylsilane · Quaternium-90 Bentonite · 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid · Lecithin · Tocopherol · Sodium Chloride · Tromethamine · Propylene Carbonate · Alumina · Disodium EDTA · Sodium Citrate · Phenoxyethanol · May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) · Iron Oxides (CI 77491) · Iron Oxides (CI 77492) · Iron Oxides (CI 77499) · Mica
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Clinique Laboratories (Estée Lauder Companies)
Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153, USA
