Clinique’s offering for Fall 2009 is a compact palette containing 3 Color Surge Eyeshadows and 1 Soft Pressed Powder blush. I saw these at the Clinique counter in Gurney Plaza Penang over the weekend and played with them to my hearts content since the SA was too busy entertaining another customer to bother or even entertain me. But that’s a different story.
The compact is slightly larger than I expected but does look quite nice. Since its zip around, there is no risk of it opening up in transit which I thought was a bit of a genius idea. The silver colour makes it look sleek and it isn’t all that thick. Just nice to slip into your handbag, I’d say.
There are 3 combinations available:-
- Most Wanted Nudes – Color Surge Eyeshadow Trio Nude Deluxe and Pink Blush
- Most Wanted Berries – Color Surge Eyeshadow Trio in Pink Raspberry and New Clover blush
- Most Wanted Coral – Color Surge Eyeshadow Trio in Coral Reefs and Honey blush
I only saw the Most Wanted Nudes and Most Wanted Coral. Most Wanted Berries wasn’t on the counter. Some quick thoughts I had:-
- The 2 eyeshadow colors felt a little gritty to the touch. However, they do go on quite smooth and medium pigmented on the skin. The highlighter shade is awesome and soft to the touch. The 2 eye colours are rather small but it’ll still last you a long time.
- The blush is soft and very lovely when applied, not too pigmented but not too sheer. I like Clinique powder blushes – they are very decent quality.
- These make lovely gifts for someone starting out in makeup or someone who wants a compact travel palette.
Of the 2 palettes I saw, the one I’d get if I were getting these would be the Most Wanted Nudes palette. It would make a very useful palette for travel, since it contains light nude shades. The pink blush would perk up your cheeks nicely. Also, the eyeshadow can be amped up if you have a black kohl liner and if you pair it with red lips, you’re ready for the night!
Each palette retails for RM150 and are available at Clinique counters nationwide. Oh and they are limited edition too. I actually think its a very affordable price for a department store brand palette.
Have you seen these or do you own these? Do you have thoughts on them? I’m dithering… as I do 🙂
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
Synaesthesia says
September 7, 2009 at 4:53 pmI saw this palette at my local Clinique’s counter but it doesn’t look so appealing to me… I was more interested in their previous palette that comes with an eye cream and mascara, which only at RM200. I think that was a steal but i didn’t managed to grab it as I was on my shopping ban that time.
ParisB says
September 8, 2009 at 11:57 amHi Synaesthesia
Its a bit boring I must admit but might be useful for someone starting out 🙂 I’m less inclined to puchase a palette with cream products and mascara in it because I never know what to do when they finish!
jojoba says
September 7, 2009 at 8:53 pmthe e/s look boring to me but the blush is lovely. i don’t think i’d be interested in this set…
ParisB says
September 8, 2009 at 11:58 amHey Jojoba
Yep the blushes are really lovely darnit!
Nikki says
September 7, 2009 at 10:13 pmI would be interested with the lipstick! that shade looks pretty! I’ve never used any full size Clinique makeup except their face powders and lipsticks, for eyeshadows, I’ve always been trying their samples 🙂
ParisB says
September 8, 2009 at 11:59 amHi Nikki!
Same here! Clinique makeup falls through the cracks for me LOL
Eru says
September 8, 2009 at 3:20 amWhen I checked these last week I didn’t like them… here they costed 40€, a bit too much for a Clinique palette. I rather buying a Dior quint for 5€ more! 🙂
ParisB says
September 8, 2009 at 12:00 pmHi Eru
Oh I won’t pay 40 Euros for these! Its about 30 Euros here so I think its ok 🙂
akiki says
September 8, 2009 at 10:18 pmi think it’s a good deal
but I had givenchy travel sets and still can;t finish them so….
Hanny says
October 14, 2009 at 9:44 pmI’m a Clinique fan (123 Skincare whatnot) but I don’t fancy their cosmetic lines, hehehe… Too dull and boring for me… Thanks for the review, though!