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Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Soft Shimmer

Average member rating of 8.0
Average member rating
Rated a 8.0
"Soft shimmer" is accurate, but color doesn't "surge." Clinique's Colour Surge Eye Shadow goes on smoothly, feels weightless and has a shimmer factor just one step above matte -- no glitter or high sparkle. The light colors of the 22 shades are somewhat muted, so it's best worn as a base shadow or alone for a subtle finish. There was no creasing at all -- a rarity for my oily lids -- and the color only slightly faded by day's end. Overall, it's a keeper.
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  • Member rated it 4.0

    Nothing soft about this shimmer

    by zernelle (126 reviews)
    I've tried several different shades of this shadow, and I think it's a bit misnamed. The shadow doesn't seem at all soft to me but rather quite frosty. I prefer matte shadows. On the plus side, this shadow does wear well. Ingredients: Talc, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, dimethicone, nylon-12, zinc stearate, octyldode... December 2, 2007, 2:17 pm I've tried several different shades of this shadow, and I think it's a bit misnamed. The shadow doesn't seem at all soft to me but rather quite frosty. I prefer matte shadows. On the plus side, this shadow does wear well. Ingredients: Talc, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, dimethicone, nylon-12, zinc stearate, octyldodecanol, zeolite, bht, sorbic acid, dehydroacetic acid, methylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben. May contain: mica, titanium dioxide, carmine, iron oxides, ferric ferrocyanide, chromium hydroxide green, yellow 5 lake, manganese violet, chromium oxide greens, ultramarines, blue 1 lake, bismuth oxychloride. December 2, 2007, 2:17 pm

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Depends on the color you choose

    by lindz990 (125 reviews)
    Some of these colors are really beautiful and unique (Try strawberry fudge... the pink is gorgeous and comes out gold on some skintones!). I wear this with a base, and it never creases, and it blends very easily. However, some of the colors are really metallic... which can be good, but not what you want if you're looking ... May 22, 2008, 6:38 pm Some of these colors are really beautiful and unique (Try strawberry fudge... the pink is gorgeous and comes out gold on some skintones!). I wear this with a base, and it never creases, and it blends very easily. However, some of the colors are really metallic... which can be good, but not what you want if you're looking for a subtle look. Overall, it's one of my faves. May 22, 2008, 6:38 pm

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    My favorite eyeshadow!

    by CupcakeCutie (29 reviews)
    I use this eyeshadow daily. I have at least 10 different colors. My favorite colors are "lucky penny" and "foxy". Clinique has great eyeshadows that are great for contact lens wearers like me! June 3, 2008, 10:33 am

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  • Member rated it 7.0

    disco pink

    by corizotti (339 reviews)
    not as poppin as you would want or expect a color named 'disco pink'....but nice and frosty and pretty anyway. long lasting, and not irritating. i kinda hate the idea that i paid 14$ for a single shadow that i def wont be wearing alone. May 22, 2008, 7:11 pm

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    color stays

    by CHELSEYGATO (10 reviews)
    All day the color only faded a little; I had been visiting relatives over a weekend, had 5 children and a puppy along, so naturally I'd forgotten my makeup bag. My sister loaned me hers. Usually my own does fade, so I agree with other reviewers this is a high quality product. September 2, 2008, 5:22 am

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Love It.

    by mcbride85 (1 review)
    I have been using Clinique shimmer shadow for about a year now and love! it I prefer to buy the dues rather than single shades. My favorite shade is frosted blossom I use this basically everyday and my favorite duo is the blackberry frost; I use this one mostly for the smoky eye effect at night. I would recommend these eye ... August 27, 2008, 3:58 am I have been using Clinique shimmer shadow for about a year now and love! it I prefer to buy the dues rather than single shades. My favorite shade is frosted blossom I use this basically everyday and my favorite duo is the blackberry frost; I use this one mostly for the smoky eye effect at night. I would recommend these eye shadows to anyone. August 27, 2008, 3:58 am

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  • Member rated it 2.0

    It is OK

    by blonde (1 review)
    Depends on the color but overall the eyeshadow does stay on for a good portion of the day. July 30, 2008, 5:29 am

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Glistening

    by stephdenson (3 reviews)
    I love the way when I put on this eyeshadow it glisten in the light. I have every color available and love the shimmer it gives to my everyday look! July 23, 2008, 12:36 am

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    clinique

    by alannalilly (60 reviews)
    it goes on smooth July 20, 2008, 10:49 pm

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    simple and lovely

    by lfitz04 (10 reviews)
    I use the sandy bronze shade most days when wearing light eye coverage. It goes on smooth, stays on all day, is very flattering to skin shade and is a name I trust. I find Cliniques face products overall to be very good including eye makeup. I recommend this product. June 22, 2008, 10:02 am

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  • Attributes

  • Type: Cream/Gel
  • Shimmer/Matte: Sheer shimmer (pearl)

  • Manufacturer's Product Description

  • Creamy, intense colour in one stroke. Surprisingly lightweight. Ophthalmologist tested for even the most sensitive eyes. Soft shimmer finish brings day/dusk/evening drama. The end of the quiet eye.

  • Directions

  • Apply lighter shades from lash to brow. Use deeper shades in the crease, as a liner, or all over lids. Blend upward and outward to desired intensity level. Clean applicator frequently for smoothest application and coverage. Remove with your favourite Clinique makeup remover.

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