Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Liquid Foundation — Alabaster, SPF 25, Full-Coverage Satin-Matte

This foundation blends makeup coverage with targeted skincare ingredients — including Clinique’s UP302 + vitamin C, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid — to provide long-wearing, color-true coverage and visible skin texture benefits. The oil-free, non-oxidizing formula offers SPF 25 protection and is designed to perform through humidity and daily wear, making it a practical choice for combination to oily skin types seeking both immediate correction and long-term improvement.

How does this foundation combine skincare and makeup?

Rather than just masking imperfections, this product integrates three serum-actives to address discoloration, texture, and hydrating needs while you wear it. The foundation provides full coverage instantly and includes actives intended to help visibly reduce dark spots and improve skin feel over time.

• UP302 + vitamin C target uneven tone and dark spots.
• Salicylic acid helps smooth and refine skin texture.
• Hyaluronic acid supports hydration and plumps fine dryness lines.
• SPF 25 offers protection against future discoloration from UV exposure.

Will this stay matte on combination or oily skin?

The formula is oil-free and formulated for a satin-matte finish that resists sweat and humidity, helping control shine without a flat, powdery look. It’s designed for long wear and to remain color-true for extended periods, so you can expect reduced settling and transfer compared with many standard liquid foundations.

• Full-coverage, satin-matte finish suited for oily/combo types.
• Resistant to caking, streaking, and visible oxidation.
• 24-hour clinical wear claims for coverage stability.
• Non-acnegenic and allergy tested for sensitive-prone skin.

How do I choose the right shade and apply it?

Clinique offers a wide shade range to find a true match; test in natural light if possible and compare undertones (cool, neutral, warm). Apply a small amount to center face and blend outward using fingers, brush, or sponge—build coverage only where you need it to maintain a natural matte finish.

• Start with a pump or two; this formula is highly pigmented.
• Blend from the center of the face outward for seamless edges.
• Use concealer only where extra coverage is needed to avoid heaviness.
• Set lightly if you expect extended high-sheen conditions.

What safety and performance checks support this product?

Clinique formulates with dermatological input and runs clinical testing for performance and tolerability. This foundation is 100% fragrance-free, allergy tested, dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested, and designed to be non-acnegenic, supporting both aesthetic and skin health considerations.

• Clinically tested for long wear and coverage retention.
• Fragrance-free and allergy tested to reduce irritation risk.
• Ophthalmologist-reviewed for safe use near the eye area.
• Non-acnegenic formulation suitable for blemish-prone skin.

Who is this for: This serum-foundation suits people with combination to oily skin who want high-coverage results plus underlying skincare benefits. It’s aimed at users seeking a long-wearing, non-oxidizing foundation that minimizes shine while addressing uneven tone, texture, and fine lines with dermatologist-backed actives. If you prefer lightweight-feeling foundation that performs like a treatment and protects with SPF, this product is a practical fit.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Water\Aqua\Eau, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrated Silica, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polygala Senega Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Mélasse, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Cholesterol, Jojoba Esters, Glucose, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-7, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)] 47715 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.