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Details & care
What it is: A primer that smoothes and corrects skin with a lightweight, oil-free formula.
What it does: It corrects a range of concerns while prepping the face for makeup application and wear.
How to use: For best results, apply after Clinique's 3-Step system. Smooth over the entire face or where needed with fingertips or a makeup sponge before applying foundation.
Pro tips: Primer is great for creating a smooth, even canvas prior to foundation application. Choose the one that fits your needs, or if you're just looking for a great foundation prep, try the Universal Primer. It's translucent, too, so you could even wear it alone. You can layer the primers, but if you're looking to remedy multiple skin concerns, it's best to use a primer to address one issue and foundation to address the other.
- 100% fragrance-free
- Allergy tested
In stores now: Visit the Clinique counter at your local Nordstrom for a free 10-day supply of your ideal liquid foundation in the perfect shade for you.
- Item #941693
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Methicone, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Coconut Acid, Water\Aqua\Eau, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Carmine (Ci 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)] <ILN40037>
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.
Most helpful positive review
Mar 2, 2015
I've tried many this is the best
Once again my makeup guru daughter recommended this product. I'm a flight attendant and have 15 hour days sometimes and this product keeps my makeup fresh all day. Oh and I loved it so much after trying it I bought another one for my travel bag.
Jetaa
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Most helpful critical review
Mar 10, 2015
No!
Everything about this was horrible. Well, at first it started out okay. It does feel really soft on the skin and it definitely mattified instantly. But when I put my foundation over it it turned extremely dry and it felt like I had ten pounds of makeup on my face. Aldo did nothing to neutralize redness :(
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Whatagooddog
Nov 2, 2013
Primer for skin with discolorations
Helps cover hyper pigmented areas and creates a good base for foundation
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Jetaa
Mar 2, 2015
I've tried many this is the best
Once again my makeup guru daughter recommended this product. I'm a flight attendant and have 15 hour days sometimes and this product keeps my makeup fresh all day. Oh and I loved it so much after trying it I bought another one for my travel bag.
7found this helpful
TempeMindspring
Nov 19, 2013
Tricky to use
I enjoy the Redness Solutions collection of treatment as my go to brand for my skin.I expected that this would be a great product especially in the wet, cold winters of the North West. I don't know all that a primer is suppose to do but preparing the skin isn't one of those things. The formula is light & silky and I must use a heavy moisturizer to prime the primer. Light the powder, the primer helps cover & treat the rawness. I had to learn to use light, quick strokes to apply the primer. The primer has produced a chalky look that looks like a heavier pancake finish. I will finish the tube of primer & may not ever purchase another tube again.
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gotthetravelbug
Oct 26, 2016
Universal Face Primer
Initially, I started using this only under my eyes because of fine lines. I put this on after moisturizer, before foundation and concealer. I noticed that it really helps smooth out my under eye area and the concealer and foundation look so much better!! Now I generally use it on my whole face. It does smooth fine lines, make my foundation and concealer go on better and last longer. It takes a minute to melt into the skin and there is no white cast. Sometimes I may skip putting it on my whole face, but I NEVER skip using it under my eyes- it makes that much of a difference!. It also contains some really good antioxidants in the mix.I always keep one extra on hand, so I do not run out. I'm on my third tube. I don't put on a full face of makeup without it. You only need a little.
5found this helpful
Win22
June 7, 2016
Very smooth on the skin
I got as a mini sample and it was very smooth on my skin. After applying that my face feels very good, light, smooth and it doesn't shine. So I bought the full size and I really like this product.
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StacieMac
Sept 11, 2017
Incentivized review
No product, No problem!!
Love Clinique and love this product! What I love more is Nordstroms customer service! It's always stellar and I would like to acknowledge Susan Akhras, who was so very helpful with my order. I live in DE and was visiting my daughter in TX. Susan took great care of us and got my order shipped home for me. Since the store was out of primer, she was able to put enough together to last until I got home and gave me her card for further assistance! Thanks Susan and thanks Nordstrom! :)
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