Clinique Gratis Haul

One of the great things about working for a specific brand instead of being a floater/on-call in the cosmetics department is gratis.  Gratis is provided at various times throughout the year.  I decided to get some products I love and some I want to test for a while and review.

Skincare is always a must have when it comes to Clinique.  I use the 3 Step System for Oily Combination Skin and love it.  I was running low on liquid facial soap so that was first on my list.  I decided to also try the Youth Surge SPF 15 and Youth Surge Night for combination oily skin.  I also picked up the Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel.  The Spot Healing Gel is one of my favorites.  I still get breakouts every so often and this works wonders.  When I use it I do not have scars or spots from the pimple.

Of course I had to get some cosmetics.  I previous purchased the Stay Matte liquid foundation before I joined the team.  It works well but I took home a sample of the Perfectly Real Makeup and I love the look and feel of it.  It has a natural look, feels light on my skin and after wearing for hours I still look great with maybe a little oil in the t-zone.  The Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Power is a great companion to the Perfectly Real makeup.  I use the included sponge pad for best results.

I also ordered and received the Take The Day Off Cleansing Milk which we constantly use at the counter.  Blue Grey is one of my favorite quick liners, so I received one of those also.  Last but not least, I picked up four almost lipsticks(2 Luscious Honey, 1 Flirty Honey and 1 Chic Honey). 

Luscious Honey Almost Lipstick shown above.

What are some of your favorite Clinique products?  Let me know.

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MAC Hey Sailor Haul and Review

MAC is one of the first brands that I love and continue to purchase.  The colors, the quality and the fact that they cater to all races, sexes and ages was something I loved from the start.  In the past fourteen plus years some things have changed not always good changes but I always can find something I love from MAC Collections.  The "Hey Sailor" collection is no exception.

MAC lipsticks especially the Amplified Crème are some of my favorites so I had to pick up Salute.  Salute is a creamy nude with a slight peachy tone.  This color is great for my freelance kit and for myself.  So I most likely will cut off the top portion, scoop out the bottom and put that in my professional lipstick palette.  I usually put the top back in the tube for personal use.

Salute

Red Racer and Sail La Vie, both satins are gorgeous colors and nice textures. I didn't purchase them since I mainly use OCC Lip Tars in my kit.  They are great purchases if you can still find them.  Red Racer was sold out at the store I work at 15 minutes after we opened.     



Next I purchased Nude On Board, Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder.  This bronzing powder is long wearing, provides sheer-low transparent coverage and a natural finish.  It wears well and depending on your complexion works great as a bronzer, highlight or as a press powder due to the natural finish.  Both colors are worth purchasing. Plus the collector in me loves the design of the compact.  I never B2M the compacts.  I always depot and refill them.

Nude On Board Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder

   
My final purchase was Barefoot eyeshadow, a veluxe pearl.  Besides Starflash and Mattes, Veluxe Pearls are some of my favorites by MAC.  I feel they have the best textures and the best payoff.  Barefoot is a gorgeous tarnished gold.  This is the one product that I didn't necessary have to have but I am a sucker for veluxe pearls. 

Barefoot

I know many people love to have the highlight powders when they come out, but I was not impressed by the one from this collection and although I love pigments, I did not purchase any since they are re-promotes that I already have and rarely use.  Overall, Hey Sailor is a decent collection.  It has something for everyone regardless if you are new to MAC, or have been purchasing MAC for years.