Clinique • Up-Lighting Liquid Illumintor • Highlighters

svmgv on 7/5/2012 7:36:00 AM more reviews by svmgv

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Yuck so glittery. On me in shade 01 ("natural"), there seems to be no color to it at all, just glittery particles. In no way does this look natural, unless you use so little that it doesn't show at all.

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d4d on 7/14/2011 3:31:00 PM more reviews by d4d

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Dark   Hair: Black, Kinky, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love this product! Can't use to much or I'll look greasy/sparkly. Using it in just the right places, I find that it help hide some of my flaws (acne, little lines ect). I get such a great glow with this product, especially in the winter when I feel my skin looks a little drab. The only issue I have is, the nozzle sometimes gets plugged up

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kk95 on 6/8/2011 10:42:00 AM more reviews by kk95

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT , SIMPLY LOVE IT !
Usally my chin bones dont show becouse i have very wide face. But this is the only product i have tried that can make me some chinbones ! HAPPY YES I AM !
I recomment this so much - little expensive, but who wouldnt pay for some chinbones, right ? Im sure surgery is more costly !

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ashton on 5/13/2011 8:10:00 PM more reviews by ashton

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I'm a highlighter/luminizer junkie but I can't say I like this one too much. For me, it didn't really show up that well and wore off pretty quick. I usually mix with my foundation, and then add some to my cheekbones and brows. Didn't work so well.

I'll stick to my Smashbox Artificial Light.

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LianneN on 3/9/2011 7:52:00 AM more reviews by LianneN

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I have this in natural. It's my substitute for my NARS copacabana highlighter as I'm going through that at lightening speed and its hard to find.

This is def not as good as copacabana but its a good substitute. I've heard from SA that clinique are revamping their highlighters...I hope they get more colours, and one like my NARS one! (fingers crossed!)

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*TOP REVIEWER* Paigey on 3/3/2011 7:54:00 PM more reviews by Paigey

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This was quite lovely on my cheeks. It blended very well and gave a gorgeous glow. I wouldn't use this anywhere else on my face, however.

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snowflake91 on 10/24/2010 5:44:00 AM more reviews by snowflake91

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this product to mix with my foundation which I found to be a little too matte for me as I love a dewy glow all year round. At first I made the mistake of using one full pump in my foundation and I looked so glittery that my boyfriend nicknamed me sparkles for the next few days. After that incident I used less than half a pump and my skin looked absolutely beautiful. I have to say however that in direct sunlight this has the tendency to still look glittery and i would love to cut down even more but the pump on this is a little stiff and hard to control so I still use the half pump (I hate wasting product!) if i am using a medium-full coverage foundation and feel that my face is lacking glow. I have this in 01 natural and it has a beautiful golden color which blends into my yellow toned skin.I love the effect this highlighter gives but it could have a touch less glitter in the formula.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Jinhee on 9/28/2010 11:02:00 PM more reviews by Jinhee

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Made the mistake of using too much and all over my face and was a walking disco ball. Since I toned it down, I'm really liking the soft glow that is really flattering to 40+ skin. Blurs things out, like the lines, evens out the you know, the, irregularities, like the freckles, red and brown spots here and there. . . There are many luminizers out there, but this is by far the most flattering on mature skin.

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RIX on 9/26/2010 12:07:00 PM more reviews by RIX

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I like wearing this luminizer product under any of my foundations, particulary on a PM to give extra glow and luminoisity. Mixes a dream with liquid and moisturizer alike and can be spot applied to highlight. It may be a coincidence but after wearing this prodcut the next day i break out a little - which always disappoints me - but i still love the effect it gives when wearing. Oil free which is a must for acnegenic skintypes - but does not agree 100% with my skintype. Will keep looking for a non skin flare up inducing luminizing base product

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iLoveU on 8/25/2010 1:53:00 AM more reviews by iLoveU

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

im falling in love with this. i bought in natural shade, the colour its so shimmery, make my skin really glow..

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*TOP REVIEWER* mandy_mann on 4/28/2010 12:41:00 AM more reviews by mandy_mann

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

What makes Sandra Bullock beautiful to me is her lit from within glow. Her skin is so incandescent and beam-y. This product helps me mimic the glow; I chose the shade Natural and apply it with the same brush I use to apply my foundation with brushing it on my forehead, upper cheekbones and over my blush.

I used my Optimum Points at Shoppers Drug Mart to get this and have NO REGRETS. Wearing this, I feel like Sandra Bullock. It enhances my hard-won clear complexion and gives me that incandescence I love (get more glow by wearing over CREAM blush). I love this product lots!

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*TOP REVIEWER* crabu on 3/14/2010 7:16:00 PM more reviews by crabu

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I bought this years ago and dont know why I didnt review it.I bought this in natural which gives you a beautiful candle lit glow.But a little goes along way,only use half a pump.

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BunnyIrene on 2/27/2010 9:27:00 AM more reviews by BunnyIrene

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

This can be used as a highlighter or a blush to give you a nice glow. I found this to be a great product at first, but every time I wear it I always get comments on the amount of glitter I have on my face, or how sweaty I look. You get a lot of product and it has a pump which is always handy. I probably wouldn't repurchase the illuminateur in this shade again. But nice product.

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Mellc on 12/3/2009 11:30:00 PM more reviews by Mellc

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a liquid shimmery /glittery highlighter. I got the neutral color. It is very light and blends in with my makeup or I can dab it on my cheeks and forehead as an addition. It gives subtle sparkle and glow which i absolutely love! Does not make me break out. Wish it was a little more dramatic!

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*TOP REVIEWER* riyeu on 11/2/2009 6:50:00 PM more reviews by riyeu

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

The formula is pretty good. It doesn't make my skin oily and it feels like i'm wearing nothing (its light). The color (natural) imparts a natural pretty glow. The only thing is - it's too shimmery for all over day wear. I think this would be great for nights out but i'm still looking for that every day glow illuminator.

Update: I ended up buying this. I figured out how to best use this product. I put it in the area between my eyes and cheeks and on my brow bone. It really brightens up my face and makes it dewy.

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loveviolets on 9/13/2009 11:28:00 AM more reviews by loveviolets

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

I really love this product. I usually apply it to my brow bone, cheeks, nose, etc. after my moisturizer and then apply a sheer powder foundation over it. I use the "01 natural" shade. It is pretty shimmery, so I always apply it before my powder. I love the texture; it's a little runny, but that just makes it go on better. It's not sticky and blends in pretty well. You get a good amount of illuminator, considering the fact that you're only using 2-3 squirts a day.
Good buy.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ThisGirl0 on 8/25/2009 8:16:00 PM more reviews by ThisGirl0

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

I just got this because it was recommended by a Clinique online consultant. I was looking for a foundation that will give me the dewy glow but she suggested that I get the Perfectly Real makeup and mix it with this Illuminator.

Since I am fair and the 01 (lightest shade) of the foundation works perfectly with my skin, I decided to get this illuminator in the lightest shade 01 - natural.

I like that it comes in a container with a pump. I put only a little bit on my cheeks after applying foundation and it made my cheeks glow... it's nothing dramatic or over the top - it just creates a hint of glow. Maybe it's more dramatic in different lighting; I will have to test that out later on. So far I like that it goes on smoothly and blends well with the foundation without looking glittery or fake.

I wish it wasn't so expensive but since I don't plan on using this product on a daily basis I think it will last a while. It's a great addition to my makeup collection and I am looking forward to mixing it with my foundation to see if it creates even better results.

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obssd4s4 on 6/10/2009 12:55:00 PM more reviews by obssd4s4

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This stuff is awesome, I have the 01 natural shade! My medium tan to deep skin tone makes it difficult to find a product that gives my skin a nice glow. I tried Stila's all over shimmer but I ended up with a greasy look but no glow. I mix a pump of this with my SPF moisturizer and add a few dabs around my cheek bones and eyes and on the brow bone for that illuminated look. A little goes a long way so I can see this lasting a long time. I have combo acne prone skin and have had any issues. This is has def earned a permanent spot in my make-up bag! I hope Clinique does not get rid of this product anytime soon!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* niclyf on 4/14/2009 10:16:00 PM more reviews by niclyf

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have this and bronze. I love the actual product itself. It's a shimmery peach infused bronze shade that looks incredible mixed in with my founation. A few drops delivers a luminous sun kissed glow to my complexion. What I hate about this product, is the packaging. Given the more watery consistency of this, it tends to seperate, so I have to shake the bottle prior to dispensing it, otherwise I end up with a watery barely bronze liquid. Great product in theory ... but this is the only liquid bronzer that I've used that actually tends to seperate in the bottle :( For that reason alone, I probably won't repurchase.

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*TOP REVIEWER* HotCurry on 1/20/2009 4:35:00 PM more reviews by HotCurry

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I bought this in "Natural", and I mix it 50/50 with my Clinique Almost Makeup, and it makes such a beautiful foundation! This also works well under my powder foundation (I use Clinique's Almost Powder), I just apply a thin layer all over my face, and then the powder foundation on top, and my skin glows from within and looks radiant! The shade is a pale peachy skintone shade, that works best for illumination without tint. This has excellent "slip" without having any weird texture, so it doesn't alter the texture (or color) of my foundation...if anything it makes it apply smoother. Love the slight shimmer out in the sun, and the luminous yet natural glow it gives in indoor lighting. Some illuminating products have shimmer that's way too obvious and over the top...not this product! Oh, one last important thing, I break out VERY easily, and this (along with most Clinique products) causes absolutely no breakouts, and I use this everyday. This is an excellent, and versatile product, and if I ever run out, I will definitely re-purchase. I've included a pic of me wearing the up-lighting mixed with Clinique's almost makeup (50/50 mix).

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