Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation
by Clinique · skin_care
Editor's Take
Pure silicone foundation that completely fails modern clean standards, yet justifies its place on the counter with a robust brightening complex of Vitamin C and Glucosamine.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.3 / 10
The Verdict
This base delivers Exceptional Efficacy by treating the complexion while providing reliable coverage. The blend relies heavily on traditional silicones for that classic long-wear slip, which tanks the clean profile completely. However, the brightening duo of Acetyl Glucosamine and stable Vitamin C puts in real work to even out skin tone over time. A highly functional daily makeup if you prioritize active results over a natural ingredient list.
Full INCI list
Zinc Oxide 2.80%. Inactive: Water\Aqua\Eau, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alumina, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Methicone, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Lecithin, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163)