Clinique • Color Surge Bare Brilliance in Pink Beach • Lipstick

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*TOP REVIEWER* jdmcgi2 on 6/5/2011 9:26:00 PM more reviews by jdmcgi2

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I have to say that I was pleasently surprised by this lipstick. It is a pink shimmery lipstick that is the perfect spring/summer color. It is a little sheer and doesn't last a long time so I use my lancome le lipstique sheer lip pencil in sheer raspberry underneath and the color is absolutely amazing...such a pretty pink with sparkle. If the color of a great spring/summer lipgloss could be captured in a lipstick I imagine that this is what it would be like. I have tried several other clinique lipsticks that have dried my lips out but this one didn't at all. The texture is a little gritty though but I don't mind. I love this lipstick for days when I want a more natural look with a bit of color.

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*TOP REVIEWER* msdi2u on 3/12/2011 10:55:00 PM more reviews by msdi2u

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I didn't like this lipstick at all. I had it in my stash for years, but I was not impressed from the 1st time I tried it. On my lips, there is no pigmentation at all, only silver glitter particles. I tried using this again this week just to see if my feelings about it changed, but no. Still an unimpressive lipstick, and today, I finally decided to part ways with it to make room for something better. So in the trash it went... :)

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MissiLLScarlett on 2/16/2011 2:25:00 PM more reviews by MissiLLScarlett

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I absolutely adore this lipstick, the colour is brilliant. It doesn't tend to last to long, but I find that priming my lips helps ! I will definitely purchase this again.

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wearescientists on 7/9/2010 7:46:00 AM more reviews by wearescientists

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brown, Kinky, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This is my favourite lipstick. I purchased it last year for a special occasion and I always go back to it, i've almost run out and i'm definitely going to buy it again. The only thing I dislike about it is the texture, sometimes it feels a bit grainy on my lips, other than that I love it!

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kelseylicious on 7/6/2010 10:32:00 PM more reviews by kelseylicious

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Kinky, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

Pink Beach is a very flattering pink lipstick with golden undertones that is sheer and has very small silver and gold shimmer sparkles in it. I usually wear this with my "natrual look". It makes for a really nice spring/summer shade. It has the classic lipstick smell. It doesn't last very long, but I have found that applying lip balm underneath helps. Even with the cons, I am rating this as a 5 because I love the color so much--an everyday staple!

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*TOP REVIEWER* cwinter on 6/5/2010 9:03:00 PM more reviews by cwinter

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Other    

Sheer pink with silver shimmer this a good lipstick for a natural everyday look. I usually wear this one on my days off. The lipstick I wear with jeans or if I'm just hanging out over someone's house. No It isn't long lasting but it is fun shade for summer. Clinique L/S's always get a 1 for packaging the tops come off way to easy. I would buy this shade again but cannot find on website now. only have 1/2 a tube left.

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sweetstef on 3/14/2010 6:35:00 PM more reviews by sweetstef

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

very shimmery pink color. goes great with a gloss or alone. does not dry out my lips, however it seems to look better and go on smoother with some sort of a lip balm underneath. very pretty (:

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PrincessJoo on 11/17/2009 12:36:00 AM more reviews by PrincessJoo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I absolutely LOVE this lipstick! I got it as a GWP a few years ago but I never realized how wonderful it was until recently. I love to use this all the time. I'm not big into bright lipsticks since they make my lips look over the top and overdone so this colour is perfect for me! It enhances my lips and adds a little bit of shine and shimmer without being too noticeable. I also feel that it makes my lips look bigger somehow which i love. The only complaint that I have is the taste/smell, it really smells and tastes like bad, old, cheap lipstick. The colour and formulation keep me coming back to it though, i can put up with the weird taste for such a great product! Definitely repurchasing again and again!

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*TOP REVIEWER* mtycer on 11/1/2009 1:44:00 PM more reviews by mtycer

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I received this as part of a GWP.

Pink Beach is a very sheer color with some shimmer/microglitter. The texture is decent. It has average wear for a lipstick. A bit moisturizing. But why buy something so sheer? I'm sure you could find a drugstore dupe.

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kenmei on 1/26/2009 1:59:00 AM more reviews by kenmei

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Pink beach is a beautiful, very sheer pink with silver glitter and shimmers. Like the reviewer below me, I LOVE the color, and agree that it is very much MLBB. However, I found that the lipstick kept my lips well moisturized, and that the only downsides to it was that it doesn't last long (about 2 hours?) and has a bad taste. This is definitely my HG lipstick, though, and the one I reach for 90% of the time. Sure, it only lasts for 2 hours, but oh what a wonderful 2 hours it is...

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PurpleDragonFly on 1/12/2009 11:26:00 PM more reviews by PurpleDragonFly

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

The color matches my natural lip color. Love the sparkles. I cant see anything wrong with this one. Its great for the summer. Doesnt dry out my lips.

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IrresistibleCutie on 9/14/2008 5:27:00 PM more reviews by IrresistibleCutie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I love this lipstick. The color on me is fantastic. This lipstick doesn't dry out my lips either. Will def. repurchase

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evill_fishy on 7/11/2008 4:02:00 PM more reviews by evill_fishy

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

mmph.... i LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. the color. it's like YLBB with the added oomph of sparkles. and who doesnt love sparkles? but the colour can't account for everything... the formula dries out my lips in minutes, the staying power is sad and the tube isn't so pretty either. it's hard to let go of such a beautiful pinkey beige, and all that lovely silver glitter! my solution is melting it and blending it in with some lipbalm. but still. what a waste of a lovely colour. :(

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*TOP REVIEWER* Draper on 6/26/2008 2:51:00 PM more reviews by Draper

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Pros: Easy to find, sheer, moisturizing warm pink lipstick with silver shimmer. Staying power is okay for a sheer-- although the shimmer does last beyond the color. Creamy enough and pink enough to suit most skin tones, although I am very pale yellow/olive and find this suits me much more than a bubblegum pink. Not overly expensive, as many lipsticks can be. Packaging: reminds me of silver bamboo-- nice, but not especially elegant. I also don't think Clinique clicks closed as well as other brands. Cons: Silver shimmer feels a teeny bit gritty going on, although I generally can't feel it afterwards- if you're looking for something with a more refined texture, Chanel is lovely. Also may be too warm/nude for some tastes- the creme/tan undertone of beach sand is definitely present in this color. Buy again? Probably.

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CafeAlaStef on 5/22/2008 12:36:00 PM more reviews by CafeAlaStef

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I Like this color in the tube - but it is really not pigmented at all. I have to apply A LOT to get it to show up on my lips! It does, however, have a nice sparkle to it. Good thing I got it as a GWP

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akimakeiya on 5/18/2008 7:29:00 PM more reviews by akimakeiya

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

The color matches my natural lip color perfectly! It looks so natural on my lips, but adds shine. And another pro is that it doesnt dry out my lips like most lipsticks do. The sparkle is pretty without being too much, and it's easy to apply.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tricho on 4/14/2008 5:58:00 AM more reviews by Tricho

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I got this as a GWP and took no notice of it at all until I was rummaging in my lipstick box. Since then i've kept it in my bag and it's turned into my no brainer lipstick. it's a great everyday colour, it goes with everything and makes my lips look a lot perkier.

I love the texture because it's got slip and doesn't dry, the staying power as others have said isn't that great but that's ok - it's a low maintenance lipcolour becuase once its off it's off - I don't need to worry about a red ring around my mouth!!

I will definitely buy this when I run out of my GWP.

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spiffytiffi912 on 2/9/2008 4:26:00 AM more reviews by spiffytiffi912

Age: Unknown   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I like my makeup very natural but my lips are a bit pale, so I usually like my lipsticks to have a little neutral brown in it to play up my lips. I usually stay away from pinks because they tend to be frosty and makes me look like it's below freezing outside.
That being said, I actually like this shade - it's pink with a bit of coral, and a nice subtle shimmer to it, and it's quite sheer. I love the Color Surge line because it's very buttery and moisturizes my chapped lips very well. It's not waxy and it's smooth.
I got this as a GWP and I would definitely buy it once I run out, but I prefer a darker shade so this wouldn't be my first pick.

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*TOP REVIEWER* annos on 2/5/2008 12:12:00 PM more reviews by annos

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This looks like a sparkly light pink that goes on incredibly sheer. It looks more like a sparkly gloss without the wet look and stickiness. I'm finding myself using this more and more as an everyday lipstick, it's a neutral pink so it works with everything and the fact that it's so sheer means that you never look overdone. Lasting power is nothing to brag about, but that's the case with most sheer lipsticks.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MMarie on 12/31/2007 11:43:00 AM more reviews by MMarie

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I received this in a GWP set. It is a lovely pink/berry lipstick that is very sheer. A good lipstick to wear if you just want a tad of color to your lips. Also it is shimmery but not over bearing.

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