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(1247)1247

Acne Solutions™ Liquid Makeup Foundation

Clinique

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Details & care

What it is: A skin-clearing, oil-free makeup foundation with salicylic acid that helps cover, clear and prevent blemishes.

Who it's for: Ideal for anyone with dry combination, combination oily and oily skin types.

What it does: The foundation feels so fresh and looks so natural. The nonirritating, oil-free foundation helps blend away face blemishes and neutralize redness. The medicated formula helps treat existing breakouts and keep them from coming back.

How to use: Shake the liquid makeup bottle well. Squeeze a few drops of foundation onto the back of your clean hand. With a foundation brush or clean fingertips, smooth makeup into skin, starting in the center of face and blending out toward hairline and jawline. Remove with your favorite makeup remover.

- 1 oz.
- 100% fragrance-free; oil-free
- Dermatologist tested
- Nonacnegenic
- Allergy tested
- Nonirritating

  • Item #296852
  • Core Product ID 333334MWWG

Ingredients

Methyl Trimethicone, Water\Aqua\Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Nylon-12, Butylene Glycol, Talc, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Silica, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Calcium Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caffeine, Glycerin, Hydroxyapatite, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Tromethamine, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Disodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Mica] <iln36140></iln36140>
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Based on Clinique's research that allergies contribute to skin aging, every Clinique product is allergy tested 7,200 times and formulated to be completely fragrance-free. Eye makeup is ophthalmologist tested. Lipsticks have the added benefit of including moisturizers. And foundations lessen fine lines and wrinkles while improving uneven skin tone and redness.

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(1247)12474.5 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Apr 3, 2010

Spectacular Product!!!

I purchased this about a few days ago, and I just love it! I've been using it ever since and this foundation basically makes you feel okay with wearing a liquid makeup! Knowing that this contains a acne medication is just great! I wear 1 alabaster and i have fair skin but not porcelain. I tried the next color fresh ivory but it was so dark for some odd reason. So I just went with alabaster and it's a perfect color! It goes on smooth, and has a natural finish. It has moderate coverage abd you can build up on this as well. Throughout the day, I usually have very oily skin on my t-zone and dryness on my cheeks. This foundation did not melt or anything! It was so silky and natural all throughout the day! I just apply this foundation with my fingertips and it basically makes it moist into my skin. It's great and I would definently recommend it to a friend!!!
Juicystar
13found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Sept 4, 2023

No warm based mid-tone colors

I get adult acne if my pores are blocked at all. I love the idea of the Acne Solutions, but my skin is moderately fair to medium, but warm based, not cool based. I don't know why there are ZERO warm based colors, except for the very deepest shades. I always check hoping they will rectify this, but they never do. I would buy it if they had a color like Golden Neutral or Tea. BTW, box below on privacy will NOT allow me to check it in chrome, but I'm ok with you publicizing the info about my skin concerns.
Cindy
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clinique.com response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are listening and here to help. Our Clinique Experts are standing by and eager to learn more so they may provide personalized product recommendations and share return/exchange options. Get connected with a US Expert here: https://clnq.co/AskClinique
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are listening and here to help. Our Clinique Experts are standing by and eager to learn more so they may provide personalized product recommendations and share return/exchange options. Get connected with a US Expert here: https://clnq.co/AskClinique

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Apr 3, 2010

Spectacular Product!!!

I purchased this about a few days ago, and I just love it! I've been using it ever since and this foundation basically makes you feel okay with wearing a liquid makeup! Knowing that this contains a acne medication is just great! I wear 1 alabaster and i have fair skin but not porcelain. I tried the next color fresh ivory but it was so dark for some odd reason. So I just went with alabaster and it's a perfect color! It goes on smooth, and has a natural finish. It has moderate coverage abd you can build up on this as well. Throughout the day, I usually have very oily skin on my t-zone and dryness on my cheeks. This foundation did not melt or anything! It was so silky and natural all throughout the day! I just apply this foundation with my fingertips and it basically makes it moist into my skin. It's great and I would definently recommend it to a friend!!!
Juicystar
13found this helpful
Apr 19, 2010

Say goodbye to concealer!!!!

This product is AMAZING! I am so glad that I found a foundation that cover my post acne marks. With this foundation I dont need to put on concealer to cover up m acne marks.coverage is medium to full and it look so natural and not cakey at all.I totally recommend this foundation to those who have acne prone skin.I use MAC nc 35 and I use fresh beige for this clinique acne solutions.
luv4makeup29
9found this helpful
Apr 4, 2010

WONDERFUL!

I purchased this last week after waiting a month for it to be released. I was using the clarifying foundation and powder only to find it was discontinued. The Clinique rep told me I would love this and it will be worth the wait - she was right! it goes on very smooth with the foundation brush (purchased separately) and makes me look natural and smooth. I have acne scars and they seem to disappear with this product. Hooray to Clinique...I forgive you for discontinuing the clarifying makeup.
happyat40
5found this helpful
Mar 13, 2015

Great Coverage

I have been using this makeup for years! It is great for acne, and provides great coverage. Sometimes my skin gets a little dry with this, but if I work in a moisturizer, I'm good. Also, this applies best with sponges for better blending.
trishaliz
4found this helpful
Oct 3, 2012

Great Coverage!

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of coverage this foundation provided. It covered better than most other medium-coverage formulas I've tried, and was easily buildable to achieve full coverage. That being said, the finish was gorgeous - extremely natural, not cake-like or noticeable at all, even with the full-coverage effect. It was nearly impossible to tell I was wearing makeup at all, even in full natural light. I applied it with a dry sponge, using a stippling/blotting motion and found this to work extremely well to achieve the natural effect. I have fair skin (not porcelain) with yellow undertones and the 01 Alabaster matched my skintone perfectly. (For reference, I wear the Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation in Cream Ivory and Chanel in Beige 020.) I found that the foundation, once set with powder, stayed looking nice for about 12 hours, although my skin is only slightly oily. (I would imagine for more oily skin-types, the formula may not last as long.) I had no issues with the color oxidizing throughout the day. I did notice a bit of shine in the afternoon, which is uncommon for me. Nothing bad, just a slightly "dewy" look, and it didn't seem to affect the evenness of the makeup at all. I am subtracting one star because I didn't find it to prevent new pimples from forming, although it did seem to spped the healing of existing ones. In addition, the salicylic acid smell is slightly noticeable when applying the product, but I didn't smell it whatsoever once I was finished. Overall, great product for a natural-looking coverage, but I think the effectiveness of the acne-clearing properties may vary from person to person.
JCNC
3found this helpful
Jan 23, 2017

Perfect for my Sensitive Skin

This stuff has worked wonders for me for over 10 years. I have a shade for summer and one for winter, when my skin gets a bit lighter. This foundation never clogs my pores and doesn't upset my very sensitive skin. I've tried sensitive skin products made by different lines but my skin became irritated or I'd end up breaking out. I'm in my mid-30s so I luckily don't have bad acne. However, my skin does tend to get oily in the T-zone and I still have the occasional breakout. Clinique's Acne Solutions continues to be the winner for my skin. It's not thick and doesn't feel like it's caked on to my skin. It's a sheer/moderate coverage, which I love, so on days I want it lighter, I can be skimpy with it and finish with a bit of powder.
PJintheSun
2found this helpful
June 2, 2015

Texas Teen

This is a great overall foundation that covers but also helps clear blemishes. It dries my face to limit acne breakouts while concealing. A must for any teenager living in a warm humid climate.
Verified purchase
brjo
2found this helpful
Dec 4, 2013

my favorite makeup

I have been using Clinique acne solutions since my best friend referred me to it in high school and i have never used anything else. It keeps my skin breakout free and never shiny. This make up is long lasting even after sweating and has great coverage, it evens out your skin tone very well, I don't even use powder over it, just a little bronzer. I highly recommend it! The Clinique desk at Nordstrom is very convenient and the staff is very friendly and willing to help, they will match your skin to a good shade for you and if the shade you want is out of stock they will ship the makeup to your house for free with in days. Love it!
courtycakes
2found this helpful
June 28, 2020Incentivized review

Neither Flattering Nor Acne-Fighting

A few weeks into use, my skin is sorely broken out, photos of me during this time look awful (pre-mega-zits) and I'm at a loss for why so many people gave this product a great review. It's not good as a foundation (oily) and def. not as an acne fighter. It IS comedogenic.
Verified purchase
ParisienneHeart
1found this helpful
Apr 7, 2016

Clinique acne makeup

I'm over 60 and broke out to my great dismay. This makeup really works it covers and conceals and I have stopped breaking out. It lasts all day and looks great! I use a Neutragena rice powder and the combination can't be beat! It comes in a compact. Clinique face powder doesn't agree with me but the foundation is the best out there I have tried many higher priced brands... Clinique is the best acne foundation!
Maddybarb
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Dec 4, 2015

Say yes to...Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup

This is my go to makeup right now and I like the it provides medium coverage. I have been using it for 3 weeks now and it has significantly reduced my breakouts on my forehead and jawline. I'm oily on my T-zone area and this helps my face remain matte during my 8 hour office workdays, except for on my nose. Before I get oily on my nose, I just reapply powder once. When I first began applying this foundation I attempted to just use my fingers to blend it out, but I found it is too liquidy and works best if applied with a foundation brush. This foundation goes on smooth, but does not cover up my scars from past breakouts. I use a concealer to cover them up if needed.
RuthMN
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Aug 2, 2015

Keeps Oil In Check

I liked this foundation; it helps to control oil more than any other foundation I've tried. If you are using any acne treatments, this will make your face look more dry. I noticed that I didn't even need to use any mattifying primers with this foundation. It goes on smooth and easy.
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