Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Liquid Foundation Alabaster 1 fl oz — Full coverage, satin-matte SPF 25

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Liquid Foundation SPF 25 is a full-coverage, serum-infused foundation that delivers a satin-matte finish while helping improve skin tone over time.

This foundation combines makeup coverage with targeted skincare actives in a lightweight, oil-free formula. Designed to offer 24-hour wear that resists sweat and humidity, it merges Clinique’s 3-serum technology—UP302 plus vitamin C, salicylic acid, and hyaluronic acid—with SPF 25 protection. The result is an immediate complexion transformation and a routine that supports more even-looking skin with continued use, especially suited to combination and oily skin types.

How does this foundation balance coverage with skincare benefits?

The formula is built to cover and to treat simultaneously: it provides full, color-true coverage at application while delivering clinically chosen ingredients that target discoloration, texture, and hydration. Over time, those ingredients work beneath the coverage to help the bare skin look smoother and more even.

• Full-coverage pigment for concealing discoloration and imperfections
• UP302 + vitamin C for addressing the look of dark spots
• Salicylic acid to exfoliate and help re-texturize pores
• Hyaluronic acid to plump fine lines and add lightweight hydration

Will it stay matte on oily or combination skin all day?

This serum-foundation is oil-free and formulated for a satin-matte finish that holds up through heat, sweat, and humidity. Clinique reports 24-hour resistance to caking, settling, and streaking, while delivering a color-true shade that resists oxidation so your match stays consistent.

• Satin-matte finish suited for oily and combination skin
• Oil-free base reduces midday shine without over-drying
• Non-oxidizing pigments keep shade accuracy over time
• Clinical testing for long-wear durability in humid conditions

How does SPF 25 fit into a daily makeup routine?

SPF 25 in the foundation helps protect skin from UV-related discoloration while you wear makeup, supporting preventive care when applied properly. It doesn’t replace a dedicated sunscreen step if you need higher protection, but it adds an everyday guard against further darkening of existing spots.

• Broad-spectrum SPF 25 helps defend against future discoloration
• Can supplement sunscreen when applied evenly over exposed areas
• Best paired with broad-spectrum sunscreen for extended sun exposure
• Use the foundation as part of layered sun protection in daily routines

How natural does it look and how do I find the right shade?

The foundation is available in a wide range of color-true shades crafted to remain consistent on the skin without pulling warmer or cooler. It blends to a satin-matte finish that reads natural in photos and in person, providing full coverage while preserving skin texture so the result looks like skin, not a mask.

• Full spectrum of shades to find a close match
• Non-oxidizing color technology keeps the original tone on skin
• Satin-matte finish that blurs imperfections yet appears natural
• Suitable for layering with primers and concealers from the Even Better line

Who is this for: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF 25 is aimed at people with combination to oily skin who want full, long-lasting coverage plus skincare benefits. It’s a good fit if you want to visibly target uneven tone and texture while keeping shine under control, prefer an oil-free satin-matte finish, and value a dermatologist-tested, fragrance-free formula that includes SPF.

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.