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Dear Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation: It’s Not Me, It’s You.

May 26th, 2016 by Nicole Fraser-Herron 32 Comments

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Dear Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation,

I really wanted to love you. I really tried to make it work, but today I realized I have to let you go.

When we first entered each other’s lives, I had stars in my eyes. I’d heard what everyone had to say about you, and they were nothing but great things. So I grabbed my favorite buffing brush as of late and got to work.

Oh, my god. I couldn’t believe it — you were so easy to blend, to build, and your finish was so even and just… perfect. I’ve never seen myself with so few freckles, but then again, I don’t generally go for fuller coverage foundations like you.

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Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer ($27)

As I went on with the rest of my makeup, I kept remarking at how amazing my base looked. It seemed like we were quite a match, but there’s something you should know… I don’t really fall easily, or ever at all. I can’t help but anticipate disaster.

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“This photograph is my proof. There was that afternoon, when things were still good between us.” – Duane Michals

While we seemed to be compatible on so many levels, you were a few shades too dark for me from the get-go. Love can require some sacrifice, and I understood that.

So we went out into the world together, and I was feeling like a total boss.

Eventually, the dream started to fade and reality began to set in. A few hours after we left, I looked in the mirror, and you separated across my skin the way oil beads up around water. It didn’t help that you weren’t quite my shade, which just exacerbated the visibility of our impending separation.

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Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in 5 Breeze compared to Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation in Y205 Alabaster

You really let me down.

I’m just 23. All around, I’m pretty easy going — my skin and I aren’t very fussy, too oily, or too dry. We’re right down the middle. Fine lines haven’t settled in yet, and I don’t have large pores, acne, or much varying texture. I can’t imagine what you’d have done to me if I did.

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By the way, the applicator is huge (compared to Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer on the right)

I couldnt let you go that easily. You were special to me. I had to try everything.

So I woke up the next day and used my Beauty Blender. We went through the same high of flawlessness for about five minutes before you decided to love my Beauty Blender more than my face, and you refused to stick around.

I tried more product, tried also using a setting spray to meld everything together so I could apply another layer on top, but not even that worked. You’d already made up your mind. You loved my Beauty Blender more.

So then I turned to the Internet. I read the claims and suggestions on sephora.com, and though they were so far from what I had experienced, I was desperate and took their advice.

Maybe it was just a misunderstanding! So, today I sat down for round 3. I really want to love you.

I’m using another buffing brush and a single dip into the bottle for application, just like Sephora told me to.

Alright, we’re good… This could work. This could totally work. I’m adding a tiny bit more in troublesome areas, and then setting it with a light dusting of my trusty powder. As I finish the rest of my makeup, I notice my base is still looking fantastic. Yes! This is going to work. Our time is now!

But it was short lived. I looked in the mirror a couple hours later, and you’d separated into lines I didn’t even know I had. That was the last straw. It’s over. We are not compatible.

But just because we didn’t fit doesn’t mean you aren’t deserving of someone else’s face. I hope you find that match. I wish it could’ve been me. What we had for a total of, like, an hour and a half was incredible.

Not yours,
Nicole

Nicole Fraser-Herron


Nicole was born a red-headed fairy child and nothing has changed. Ditching the mountains tucked away in East L.A. for the mountains in Oakland, she became a photographer with a flair for too much glitter. You can check out her work and follow her adventures on her website and @elephantinfantry on Instagram.

Dear Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation: It’s Not Me, It’s You. / Originally published May 26th, 2016

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  1. kellly says

    May 26th, 2016 at 11:24 am

    This was a great post! Not only a full product review, but a lot of fun to read!
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  2. Kimmwc03 says

    May 26th, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Funny post. Unfortunately, this foundation was incompatible with me too.

    Reply
    • Sandy P says

      May 26th, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Had the same issues. However I am of a “mature age” and it didn’t over my age spots. What a waste of money

      Reply
  3. Lulle says

    May 26th, 2016 at 11:52 am

    I tried it and really disliked it. First, the shades are way, way darker than with the rest of Clinique’s range. A MUA matched me with Alabaster, which is the lightest shade, and I’m nowhere near Snow White fair. Then it emphasized all my pores, fine lines, and texture I didn’t know I had. It felt and LOOKED thick. To be honest I found it really yucky, and I also had high hopes it could be a great affordable high coverage foundation!
    Lulle recently posted … Epic Fail: L’Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream Anti-Redness (Review)

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 10:05 am

      I feel bad for every Sephora sales associate that has to give samples out for this stuff. Can you imagine how long that would take?

      Reply
  4. alex lee says

    May 26th, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I love the lipstick you are wearing….what shade is that!

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Thank you! It’s Ofra Cosmetics New Orleans w/MAC Versicolour in Preserving Passion over top.

      Reply
  5. Sakura says

    May 26th, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Clever post! I won’t be trying this foundation. Thanks for saving me the $$$!

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Anytime ?

      Reply
  6. Sabrina says

    May 26th, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    I just loved the post. And it made me rethink buying it.I was actually quite curious about this foundation.

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:46 am

      I’d recommend going into a store and at least swatching it. It baffled me – EVERYONE loves this foundation. It has a lot of potential, I’m just not even sure who it’s recommended for at this point. Dry skin? Oily? No idea. Mystified.

      Reply
  7. Cheyanne says

    May 26th, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Omg I love how this was written. Very entertaining!
    -Cheyanne
    http://www.lifeofcheyanne.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Thank you! ?

      Reply
  8. Angela says

    May 26th, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    LOL Great review, thanks for the honesty

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:47 am

      That’s what I’m here for!

      Reply
  9. Kellee says

    May 26th, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Awesome post! Very entertaining to read and very informative as well!

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    May 26th, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    YIKES! I guess I can skip it. I’m not even sure they would have a shade that would work for me either. We’re similarly pale but I’m cooler in tone.
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    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Oh man. No they would not. The lightest shade was darker than the tannest part of my body. Not as bad as Tarte, but not as good as NARS or MUFE.

      Reply
  11. kwmechelle says

    May 26th, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    This was so funny & creative. Great read. Can’t help but wonder what lipstick you’re wearing? 🙂

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thank you! I’m wearing Ofra Cosmetics liquid lipstick in New Orleans with MAC Versicolour stain in Preserving Passion over top!

      Reply
  12. Rachel R. says

    May 26th, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    LOL This was a fun read. This stuff would be way too dark for me, so I’m not even going to try it.

    Reply
  13. LindaLibraLoca says

    May 26th, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Some things are just not meant to be. I had it in my list, but am unsure now. At 37, I have a lot of fine lines one could settle in to.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … My labor and delivery story

    Reply
    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Sad face. I think it’s just a slippery foundation that moves around everywhere, no matter what you set it with. Such a shame.

      Reply
  14. Cecilia Wong says

    May 26th, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    Loved your post. I was chuckling all throughout the great read.

    Reply
  15. Becky says

    May 26th, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Oh boo! That’s such a shame! Love your style on this post, though! And it does look beautiful freshly applied!

    Beekeyper – Latest post – 6 steps to swoon-worthy skin

    Reply
  16. Ashley says

    May 26th, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    I thought it was just me! I’ve been trying to get this to work for me for 2 weeks and thought I could eventually find some primer or setting spray that would help, but I’m having the same issues. I didn’t even realize I had forehead lines before this foundation.

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    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Same! So tragic. But now that I think about it… I don’t like the idea of a doe foot applicator for my foundation at ALL. I guess you could put it on the back of your hand first, but that seems aside the point if you’re going to provide the convenience of the applicator. What happens when you get a pimple, or just start to but don’t really realize what it’s future is in taking over your face… and then you contaminate the wand… then the product. Oh god it just sounds like a massive breakout situation that will never end.

      Reply
  17. MizzJ says

    May 26th, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    Lol this review was hilarious although I’m sad it didn’t work for you as this is one my favorites! I agree that the shades are sooo tricky to match and it takes some learning to use. The first few times I used way too much and broke out like crazy.
    MizzJ recently posted … Les Soins de Jacynthe Skincare Review | 100% natural and 100% Canadian

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    • Nicole Fraser-Herron says

      May 27th, 2016 at 10:04 am

      It worked for you?! Thank god. I’m so happy for you (and that isn’t sarcasm)! I really wanted it to work for me. It was honestly the most beautiful foundation upon first application. Sad days for me.

      Reply
  18. denise S says

    May 27th, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    I don’t wear foundation but had to comment on that lipstick you’re wearing! Wish I could pull off that color! Looks great on you!!

    Reply
  19. Stephanie says

    August 25th, 2016 at 6:19 am

    Love the post. I’ve had the same issues with this foundation. It’s in a long term relationship with the beautyblender. Have sadly had to part ways with it.

    Reply

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