Bloomingdale's Clinique Haul & Gift with Purchase

Hi all,

Today I went to Bloomingdale's Clinique to get a foundation with a better color match (I use the Even Better Foundation with SPF 15 in the color Creamwhip-14). A few weeks ago I actually had gone to a Clinique counter and got two different  samples of two shades that I think might work better with my skin tone now that it's winter and I'm a lot paler. It came down to two shades- Ivory and Buff. One of the reason why I've been really frustrated with my current foundation shade is that I have a pink undertone and I have a natural flush on my cheeks especially when it's really cold or hot. The Creamwhip shade just tends to make my face pinker and tanner than it actually is, which is fine in the summer time but not when I am pale.

So here are the swatches:

Creamwhip, Ivory and Buff

So as you can see Creamwhip is a very nice neutral tone which is perfect for when I'm a couple of shades darker. Ivory is also very nice but still comes through as a little bit too pink. Buff's tone that's slightly golden-neutral wins out in the end.

At Clinique I also picked up the Even Better Compact Makeup Broad Spectrum 15. It's a foundation powder so it's very creamy but it dries to a nice powdery feel.

5-Fair

I also got another Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm. I have two of the Chubby Stick Intense so today I figured I'll try the neutral-sheer one.

10- Bountiful Blush

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE

Now finally to the fun part. From now until March 2nd with a purchase of $32 at Bloomingdale's Online or Clinique counters at Bloomingdale's you will get a Free gift with purchase valued at $80.

My purchases with the two 'Gift with Purchase'

It comes with an adorable Clinique Travel bag and some really fun goodies.

There are two options for the gift with purchase you can either get the "pink" or "Tawnies" gifts. All of the items are the same except for the eyeshadow/blush palette and the nail polish that came in the package.

Choice A: Pinks
- Large Square Color Compact: All About Shadow in Bubble Bath and single shade from Uptown Downtown Duo; Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in New Clover
- A Different Nail Enamel For Sensitive Skins in Pinkini, 0.14 oz.
- Different Lipstick in Raspberry Glace

Choice B: Tawnies
- Large Square Color Compact: All About Shadow in Nightcap Duo; Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher in Fig
- A Different Nail Enamel For Sensitive Skins in Summer in the City, 0.14 oz.
- Long Last Lipstick in All Heart

Plus, all of the following:
- Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator, 0.5 oz.
- Liquid Facial Soap Mild, 1 oz.
- High Impact Mascara in Black, 0.12 oz.
- Nail Kit with clippers, file and mini bag
- Printed cosmetics bag

Fortunately for me the Bloomingdale's stuff was kind enough to give me two since my purchase qualified for two gift with purchase so you can see all the products below.

Left- Choice 'A'& Right- Choice 'B'

For anyone whose never purchased a Clinique eye shadow you can see below how beautifully pigmented they are. 

As always, if you have any question please leave me a comment below. I am a loyal Clinique fan and it's really fun when you are rewarded as a customer.

Until next time,

Jessica





Disclaimer: All products mentioned except items included in the "free gift with purchase" were purchased by me.