CLINIQUE EVEN BETTER MAKEUP | Dry Skin Review & Wear Test

Today I’m trying out the Clinique Even Better Makeup in shade CN28 Ivory. See how it applies and wears on dry, maturing skin over 40. All products linked below! #makeupover40 #foundationfest
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My name is Shelly and I’m a 48-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. I’ve got normal to dry skin, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Cameo appearances by my rescue cats Daffy, Polly, Ziva, and Charlie (all girls).
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[@themsfitz]

My skin is similar to yours, but I am a decade older. This is my never fail foundation. Most people think I don't wear make-up - just have great skin. That is a huge selling point for me.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Wow!

[@goow]

That's awesome!! I'm glad I finally tried it!!

[@Cherylebreaux]

I got this foundation as a free gift from Ulta and honestly, I didn't have high hopes. Boy, was I shocked. First of all, I am able to find my perfect shade match which NEVER happens. Secondly, it's just no fuss. It always looks good and wears well. I love it. It has quickly become my favorite foundation.

[@debj8169]

That foundation looks beautiful on you. It’s actually one of my favorites! Nice amount of coverage but still looks natural. I never hear people talk about it so I’m glad your reviewed it.

[@abrilherreraycairo8098]

Tengo 17 años, desde pequeña he sufrido de dermatitis atópica y tengo piel muy seca tanto en el cuerpo como en la cara. Hace algunos años comencé a usar maquillaje y siempre odié usar foundation, pues siempre resaltaba mi piel seca, pero probé esta foundation hace 2 años y es la única que me deja la piel hidratada, super dewy y me da seguridad para salir a la calle, ya no me da miedo que la gente me vea el rostro de cerca.

[@janfromseattle]

You’ve just coined what should be a book entitled “Life with Ziva.” You’re more than generous! The foundation looks great, especially after a full day. I need the dew seriously give me that dew! Thanks for the chatter, info, Ziva, and an “A” in the books. Have a great weekend ahead. Much love and kisses to Ziva and Co. 🐈‍⬛🐾🐾

[@truegirl2anna]

Have been in love with this foundation for almost a decade! So glad you enjoyed it too!! Goes to show it’s a truly beautiful foundation for everyone!! 😄💕💕

[@SoulShiner1115]

You’re on a roll with reviewing the exact products I’ve been eyeing. I’m on the hunt for a foundation that will be my friend. They all just really age me lately. So I either go barefaced and deal with redness or wear foundation and look older, and that’s no fun.

[@rikkirobinson4429]

Have you tried the new revlon illumance? It is pretty great.

[@SoulShiner1115]

@@rikkirobinson4429 I haven’t, but I most certainly will give it a try.

[@lauraw83]

I just tried this for the first time in January of this year and it quickly became my favorite. Absolutely stunning on the skin and I feel blurs my fine lines. I can’t believe I had never tried it before but so glad I did! It looks best on me when I blend with my fingers.

[@erin7444]

This has been my go-to for almost 4 years now! Glad to see someone talking about it!

[@neneg.4264]

that foundation was my favorite for quite a while yrs ago, very hydrating, a solid medium coverage, and at a reasonable price, but then I went cruelty free and I obviously didn't repurchase, but I really liked it... your skin looks great 👍 say hi to Ziva 😸

[@Lighttriumphs]

Hello, i'm cruelty free too and my old cruelty free foundation don't work anymore. My skin became dry and foundation accentuate wrinkles and dry zones.Would you have some recommandation please? Best regards

[@neneg.4264]

@@Lighttriumphs hi there! I too have dry skin and lean towards more hydrating foundations, I don't know what finish do you prefer, I like natural or glowy finishes, the IT Cosmetics CC Nude Glow's been my go-to since it came out, also the Tower 28 tinted sunscreen, both leave a glowy finish, but for really humid days when tackiness doesn't help much 😁 I like the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better + Skincare (those names 🙄) it has a more natural finish... hope it helps 🤗... greetings!

[@MyCleverHandle]

So nice! Thank you for testing products that don't get alot of attention! Very pretty! And thanks for allowing the cameo by Ziva the Wonder Cat!

[@MomPita]

I am sooo excited for this one! And I'm your shade twin! So Thank you for the advice! Can't wait to try this one out!!

[@kathrynspencer1520]

Wow, that one held up amazingly well! It looks practically as good as when you put it on! Fab make-up day plus Ziva the Diva cameo equals excellent video in my books - what's not to love?!

[@mommafletch]

Former Clinique consultant, here! Even Better was always in the "Top Ten" products, year after year. I had boocoodles of customers who wore only that foundation, and would become seriously irate if we didn't have their shade in stock when they needed it. Those were the days! 😂 It looks very pretty on you- be sure to check out the serum, too!

[@becauseimafan]

Ooh I've heard great things about the Serum version of this too! It's the one in a funny looking bottle, like a fat cone shape with the corners very rounded off. I know The Fancy Face here on KZbin really likes that foundation, and she has super oily skin - but I've heard others with normal or dry skin like it too! Both these Clinique foundations are on my To Try list 😁

[@lorraineelliott1546]

Hi Shelly. I love this foundation. I also like the even better refresh which is more hydrating but fuller coverage so I just sheer it out. I’m also going to try the even better glow. I love Clinique, it really doesn’t get enough credit for its products. Xxx

[@TalliesbyDee]

I'm currently on a no buy, but it looks like I'll be giving this one a try.

[@barbr100]

This foundation looks fantastic on you. I may have to give it a try.

[@chersilveira8944]

That foundation has a beautiful look! It looks so fresh, glowing & healthy. I think it will makes my skin look younger, so I am going to have to give it a try myself!! I hope my skin looks as good !

[@74Emm]

100% This will help your skin look dewy and healthy. I have never received compliments over my “glowing” skin until I started wearing this. Best of all, I really think it has actually improved my skin health and texture. I cannot say enough good things about it. Oh and I have super sensitive skin and my skin loves it. (I’m about the same age as she is) Try it!

[@erichajohansson5018]

Thank you for always giving us a really close close-up of the foundations. It’s so helpful. ❤ This foundation looks really nice on you. I’m thinking of buying it thanks to your review, but I’m still uncertain of what colour I should choose.

[@PrinceAkpan]

I like watching daily videos of the Foundation Fest on Friday evening!

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Love seeing older formulas like this! I have skipped it too and now I’m giving it a second look❤

[@goow]

I'm sure there are a ton of great things I've skipped and should try!

[@LeeC-t2w]

Dear Shelly, I would ask that you "add" this comment to everyone of your videos. You are the most fun, "no judgement", kind, honest and caring best friend that everyone wish they had. Your investigations and evaluations of foundations are so thoughtful, thorough, honest and detailed. I trust them and you 100% and take it to the bank. In addition, you can't help but notice what a kind, warm comfortable and loving home that your cat's enjoy. Thank you for all that you do and provide to your viewers. I look forward to each and every video. As to this video, I have found that "Clinique" products are practically perfect! (though pricey, but definitely worth it!). Thanks for this review.

[@goow]

[@entschultigung]

This is one of my old favorites. I don't wear makeup every day, so it's also a great spot concealer for me.

[@angieelzalaf6819]

Loved ❤ your tutorial it looks great on you, such a beautiful finish.

[@elizabethprestoncisneros3937]

Clinique has some excellent foundations! I agree with you on the shade names. I wear Cream Chamois in Clinique which is also very fair but in reality, I’m solidly just a light skin tone.

[@bryndabaker6782]

What a lovely and fun video! A great foundation (long-time favorite of mine) AND some Ziva-time! My tube of "Even Better" is long-expired; you've inspired me to repurchase. Thanks!

[@wmasspokemom7530]

This is my go to old stand by foundation for over 10 yrs! I try new ones and like them but this one is my favorite. The Clinique Even Better Serum foundation is amazing also especially as I get older and in the colder months.

[@Meggie-may]

That foundation looks fantastic on you Shelly! 😊

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Great color match. Looks really nice!

[@audreyhowler]

Thanks for trying this, now I know I should add it to my list.. Still searching for a great, more affordable foundation, as opposed to the pricey designer ones that seem to get the most praise.

[@DawnCoen]

Thanks for the Ziva fix!! My kitty, Ozzy, was watching and very interested in the other kitty on the screen! :)

[@lw5417]

Hi Shelly, Thanks for trying this. It looks wonderful on you. Now I’ll try it. 😊

[@candacemansfield3468]

This foundation looks beautiful on you Shelly! I also wear the shade Ivory and I’ve worn this for some time. It’s my all time fav foundation!

[@candacemansfield3468]

Which shade would u wear in this foundation if u were to go a shade lighter in the cold months??

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Shelley this one looked great on you and wow an A lol. I really struggle with the shades in Clinique, which is a shame as I would have tried this one. Their lightest "cool" toned shade is not that light nor cool - at least not enough for my pasty white Scottish skin. I just can't get anything that matches and I really hate having to mix my shade in more expensive foundations (plus mixing does alter the performance). I went to Edinburgh yesterday and hit the makeup counters, as I'm looking for a new foundation. Swatching I found 5 I think might work shade wise and got a sample for each, so I'll be trying them out over the next several days. Some of them are not new releases, but are foundations I haven't tried as yet. I think the Givenchy and Nars are the newest (both in the lightest shade available lol), but I also got the Shiseido, Tom Ford and UD. So many others I swatched were far too dark in the lightest shades eg Kosas, Rose Inc, LM, BB, Chanel, YSL, Anastasia, Huda, Hourglass, by Terry, Fenty, EL, Clinique etc - lots of swatching lol. I really enjoy foundation reviews, but so many I think might work from a formulation standpoint just don't have shades for the palest folk I'm afraid. Most brands are getting much better at having good deep shades and more diversity, but the palest of us out here are not being well catered to. I went to Boots, John Lewis, Harrods beauty and Space NK for my samples btw. I did enjoy my wandering around all the makeup counters and my poor partner stood outside each store as I did so (he's not that keen on shopping lol), but we did go for dinner before going home (also a couple of coffees to break up the shopping). Hopefully one of the samples I did get works really well for me. They have reformulated an old faithful (the Lancome teint idole) and discontinued my shade 008 Beige Opale. The lightest shade in the new version is very yellow and the lightest cooler shade is far too dark. My local rep gave me a bunch of samples of my shade (they were going in the bin otherwise), so I still have a decent amount of it however it is gone and what I have won't last forever. best wishes.

[@Sumerianharp]

This looks the best one ever yet

[@jennyhicks1930]

That shade is just perfect on you !

[@Nightowl-72]

That looks really beautiful 💜

[@themerz6982]

I've been interested lately in the foundations that are standing the test of time. Love it when I find my magical back up. Always organized in a logical location, then lost and I can't remember what my thought process was. Hehe Thanks!

[@goow]

The current items lost in my world are my Jones Road balms and What the Foundation. I had the 3 jars stacked and I kept knocking them over, so I found a great place to put them - and now I can't remember where they are and I can't find them. How is that even possible?? There aren't that many places I can reach from my vanity chair and I wouldn't put them out of reach because I use them a lot. Seriously. Where did I put them?!?!?!? Only I can lose stuff in like a 3 foot radius.

[@vickiecurreen9]

Love this one, only just got a sample of this one and in the same colour and like you mentioned, I give it an A 🎉 I forgot to mention, I’m in late 50’s and have dry skin.

[@jodylinda26]

I just received a sample of this in the mail and have decided to purchase it...thank you!

[@reikiwithcary2682]

An A and a ZIVA smile too! What more can we ask for!

[@Pperkins83]

Ziva!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 😆 I do love the cat cameo. This foundation looked so great on you! Adding it my list to try next!

[@KiraConnally]

You said 'apres' correctly. French for 'after.' I tried the serum version of this one and it was terrible on my dry flaky skin so I was really surpised to see how well this performed for you!

[@goow]

Thanks, Kira!!

[@nurtegan1215]

This foundation looked beautiful on you; I have it, but it makes my very dry skin look even drier. Ziva seems to be very involved in this process, like a little MUA assistant :)

[@goow]

LOL she spreads fur like glitter! =D

[@mono1885]

I use the same shade, please do one of those color analysis tests so i can know what color suits me😂

[@goow]

I always get the winter results when I do those tests! (though I've never done a proper one with a real color consultant, just the online free versions).

[@ruthjackson4317]

Love you cat and you looked great in that foundation. I want to try it now.thanks foe the good review.

[@kategray6634]

Looks amazing on your skin, im in shade Neutral but im tanned, looking for a darker colour xxx looking good honey ❤

[@trishpugelli5371]

WOW!!!!!! this foundation looks AMAZING on your face...... you should make it a holy grail. xo

[@tigerlily7173]

Double win- a good foundation to check out and miss Ziva’s appearance 👍

[@hammypie]

Ziva melts my heart 🥰

[@goow]

She is the kindest soul.

[@hammypie]

@@goow 🥹🥹🥹

[@dianehiltz1193]

Hi Ziva Darlin… Great review💜

[@heidireeder8985]

Since we have similar skin type and same age, I’m curious, what’s your favorite Clinique foundation?

[@goow]

I've had good luck with all of the ones I've tried except the Beyond Perfecting - the other 3 I've tried scored B+ and this one I'd say is a smidge better than those :) I have to update my spreadsheet with this one but if you search Clinique the other ones and their scores will come up - geekoutofwater.com/foundation-fest/

[@danisklatt9853]

This foundation is the best!

[@marianneharms8799]

I think they call all the light shades “very fair” but the numbers increase. Looks pretty pretty!

[@user-mk3yl5fe4m]

You're fabulous. Love your videos! Thanks.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

I’ve been waiting wondering, where is Shelly 😊

[@candacemansfield3468]

Hi Shelly! You and I are the same shades in your foundations.. thank you so so much for sharing all of your beautiful videos and taking the time to do all of your reviews! I have a question about the Clinique even better foundation :). You say you wear Ivory. Is this the shade you wear year round or do u wear another shade in the colder months?? If you do… which shade do you wear in those months?? Thank you!!!

[@goow]

I have CN10 Alabaster in the serum foundation which matches me well in the winter!

[@candacemansfield3468]

@@goow ok thank u so much Shelly for responding!!! I love watching all of your reviews… stay beautiful!

[@GenerationXChick]

New foundation to try: Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Hyperbounce Serum Foundation

[@roseluvsunydaez1111]

Thank you lovely !! 💗💗 can you review the makeupbymario party eye shadow? 🥰

[@goow]

Added to my list! Thanks, Rose!

[@magm9719]

Beautiful Shelly!! I really like that one on you ❤️ the shade of the Merit blush “après”, you indeed don’t pronounce the s at the end and the “è” is pronounced “e” as the “e” in “end” if it makes sense 😁 coming from a Belgian lady from the French speaking part of the country but I now live in the US 😊 another great review! Thank you Shelly!! And we always enjoy seeing Ziva ❤❤❤ she’s soooooo cute 🥰

[@goow]

Thanks, Mag!!

[@ChrissieSM]

Unfortunately for me, the shades are either too pink or too yellow/orange. The foundation I wear at the moment is the Givenchy (the glow version), very nice, especially after a few hours.

[@DeviiiJ]

Did you set this with anything? I do t think you did, I usually set it with Laura Mercier and it breaks up sooooo much worse around my chin and upper lip. Do you think just letting it be without setting it will give a similar result to how it wore for you? Or is there a lighter powder you would suggest

[@goow]

I didn't set it (I try to avoid setting with powder if I can - it's more like a last resort for me) though I have been playing around with the Jones Road loose powder and it doesn't dry me out.

[@auburnandgrey4457]

"I need Sherlock to help me with this." Ha Ha Ha

[@frankaufman8192]

I would like to if you have ever tried Subtl Beauty. It’s stackable makeup. I would love for you try it and hear your thoughts. I Al have another foundation Fiera foundation. Not sure of the spelling. It’s for women over 40. Just wondering. Love your videos. Fran from Maryland! ❤

[@goow]

Added to my list! Thanks, Fran! East coast for the win =D

[@Nixlovescoffee]

I want to try this foundation out so bad! But in Australia it retails for roughly $60. 😔 😔

[@hammypie]

How does this compare to mac radiance? Your review got me so interested!!!!

[@goow]

The Clinique doesn't do that thing... that sort of grippy thing that the MAC does when applied with fingertips.... the MAC may be a little longer wearing but I think the Clinique is easier to get a smidge more coverage out of. I love them both so I don't think there's a bad option here!

[@hammypie]

@@goow oh yes, I really like the grippy thing though. I almost feel like the grippiness is what’s smoothing out my flaky skin like spackle or something 😄

[@jenihendrix3927]

You are very entertaining.

[@bluecurlygirl]

Apres - you're almost 100% on the pronounciation. It's app-ray. Catch the r in the back of your throat if you feel like it! I was singing along with you! God that foundation looks good on you.

[@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE]

Their foundations are beautiful but they never have a proper fair shade for me 😢

[@kategray6634]

I keep a water spray in my room, then when I use a sponge I just dampen it with the water spray i got from Amazon, just saying 😅

[@johndajo4389]

Everyone says the Neutrogena boost tinted moisturizer is a dupe for this

[@goow]

Oooh I'll have to grab that and compare!

[@susanr4663]

Lol. I could hear her purring.

[@vickiem.6096]

🤗❤️

[@moonmother.]

💜💖🤍

[@sweetwa089]

Devil is a lie if you are 48. No way

[@goow]

Eeeek 49 now lol :) Sunscreen every day is what I think has helped the most (I didn't start that until my mid-30s and I wish I started sooner).