Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm Sheer Foundation — Light Medium 3, Hyaluronic Acid, Calming Coverage for Very Sensitive Skin

This hybrid skincare-makeup balm blends light coverage with calming ingredients to reduce the appearance of irritation and improve skin texture over time. Formulated for very sensitive skin, the smooth balm contains hyaluronic acid for hydration, Uniflavon and magnolia extract to help calm visible redness, and a lipid trio to support the skin barrier. The result is a natural, blurred finish that looks like healthier skin with regular use.

How quickly will I notice a difference in redness and comfort?

You can expect immediate visual and sensory improvements after the first application and enhanced results with daily use. Consumer testing reported most users felt soothed after one use and observed healthier-looking skin within two weeks.

• Instant: blurring optics soften visible redness on application.
• After one use: many users report reduced irritation and more comfortable skin.
• With continued use: improved texture and less visible redness over time.

What kind of coverage and finish does this balm provide?

The balm offers sheer, buildable coverage that evens tone without masking skin’s natural texture. Its lightweight, non-greasy finish gives a soft-focus look that conceals discoloration while preserving a skin-like appearance.

• Sheer base that layers for light to medium coverage.
• Blurring optics minimize the look of pores and redness.
• Natural, dewy-to-satin finish suitable for everyday wear.

Which active ingredients are included and what do they do?

The formula combines hydrators, botanical calmers, and barrier-supporting lipids to address sensitivity and visible irritation. These components work together to hydrate immediately and help strengthen skin over repeated use.

• Hyaluronic acid: boosts surface hydration for plumper-looking skin.
• Uniflavon & magnolia extract: help soothe visible irritation and calm redness.
• Lipid trio: supports and helps reinforce the skin barrier to reduce future sensitivity.

Is this safe for very sensitive or reactive skin?

Yes — the balm was developed for very sensitive skin and undergoes dermatologist, ophthalmologist, and allergy testing. It is non-acnegenic and fragrance-free to lower risk of irritation for reactive skin types.

• Dermatologist, ophthalmologist, and allergy tested.
• Non-acnegenic and fragrance-free to reduce triggers.
• Clinically measured improvements reported in consumer testing groups.

Who is this for: Clinique Daily Calm Makeup Balm in Light Medium 3 is designed for people with very sensitive, redness-prone, or reactive skin who want light, natural-looking coverage plus calming skincare benefits. It fits daily routines for those who prefer a skin-first makeup approach—suitable for morning touch-ups, minimal makeup days, or layering under sunscreen and other face products.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Palmitate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ceresin, Glycerin, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax Cera Microcristallina Cire Microcristalline, Silica, Stearyl Behenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phyllostachys Edulis Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract Extrait D'orge, Cucumis Sativus (cucumber) Fruit Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Caffeine, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Methicone, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Laureth-7, Lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (ci 77891), Iron Oxides (ci 77491), Iron Oxides (ci 77492), Iron Oxides (ci 77499)] ILN54593 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.