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Clinique makeup is the personal care line of Clinique, a company owned by Estee Lauder. Clinique makeup is known for "providing cosmetic users with gentle makeup and effective skincare".[1] The makeup one of the top brands known for women worldwide. Clinique makeup is allergy tested to provide healthier beauty products for consumers.
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History
Clinique makeup is owned by Estee Lauder. The company Estee Lauder was founded in 1946. Estee Lauder sells "high-end products" like creams and lotions for women. The company created Clinique in 1968 to dominate the cosmetic industry and steered away from traditional products. Clinique makeup was designed to fit specific skincare needs of women. In the late 1980s Clinique introduced cosmetics specialized for women with allergies and sensitive skin.[2]
Products
Clinique makeup provides the latest trend in shades and makeup. Foundations includes SPF 15 with probiotic technology and are oil free. Makeup improves clarity, skin tone, and visibly diminished age spots in just 4 to 6 weeks. Makeup removes redness and makes skin look healthy.[3]
Ingredients
Clinique make-up consists of ingredients such as: mineral oil, sesame oil, propylene glycol, tea- stearate, glyceryl stearate, lanolin alcohol, petrolatum. Mineral oil helps the skin to hold moisture to provide softer skin. Sesame oil contains antioxidant which is an antibacterial for the skin. Propylene glycol is used commonly used in soaps, and make-up products. Propylene keeps moisture from escaping from the skin. Tea- stearate cleans skin by water mix with dirt or oil that makes it easier to remove make-up. Glyceryl stearate oils the skins surface to prevent loss of water in skin and give a smoother appearance. Lanolin alcohol is a moisturizing substances that gives balance in the blending process. Petrolatum also prevents the loss of water. Petrolatum helps protect skin from harmful stimuli and provides relief.[1]
Testing
Clinique cosmetics are allergy tested before sold on any counter or to consumers. For all new and future cosmetic products during the testing process six hundred people are tested repeatedly. If any product causes an allergic reaction during testing it is not completed or sold to consumers. Since fragrances may increase allergic reactions the make-up is fragrance free. Clinique offers non-acnegenic make-up which is tested to not clog pores or trigger blemishes.
Clinique Counters
The company sells their products in select department stores. Clinique counters provide cosmetics specialized for women with allergies and sensitive skin. Clinique also provides skincare and shaving product for men. The following stores provide Clinique makeup and products:[4]
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- Macys
- Lord & Taylor
- Sears
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Bloomingdales
- Dillard's
- Neiman Marcus
- Sephora
- Nordstroms
- SoHo
References
- ^ a b http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_4710393_ingredients-clinique-makeup.html
- ^ htttp://www.ehow.com/about_5067629_clinique-cosmetics-history.html
- ^ http://www.clinique.com/index.tmpl
- ^ http://www.clinique.com/storelocator
External links
Categories:- Canadian brands
- Companies based in Toronto
- Cosmetics companies of Canada
- History of cosmetics
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