Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Trio Review & Swatches
Holiday 2020
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette ($29.50 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition trio that includes two blushes (both from the permanent line) and one highlighter (previously released as a limited edition shade). All three shades performed consistently with the previously releases I’ve tested. Clinique’s formula is more of a gel-powder hybrid, so they have a denser, almost firm feel to them, but the powder goes on seamlessly, blends with ease, and looks “melted” against the skin; it just requires a denser brush (or a heavier hand) to pick up product initially.
I know last holiday season, there ended up being two trios available, so here’s hoping for another–though I’d really love to see Clinique extend the Cheek Pop shade range to get deeper and more saturated shades (like Cola Pop but in other hues!), especially as a second trio. As a note, the packaging is the same as previous trios released, which I find to be a little flimsy relative to most palettes out there, though I’ve heard from readers in the last year that they have had theirs hold up okay!
Holiday 2020
LELimited Edition. $29.50.
Pink Honey Pop
Pink Honey Pop is a light-medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a natural finish. It didn’t look overtly shimmery, but it had enough glow that it seemed a step above semi-matte. The texture was smooth, dense, and velvety, though it needed to be used with a moderately-dense brush (or hand) to pick up product evenly, which is a characteristic of this type of formula. On the flipside, there was no powderiness, and the powder buffed beautifully out on my skin and looked very much like skin. It had good color coverage that was buildable to full coverage. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Spell Bound (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Fun Ending (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Physicians Formula Natural (P, $12.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Chantecaille Bliss (LE, $44.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Illusive (LE, $30.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Mocha (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Behave (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Overexposed (-, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Liberation (Left) (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as “vibrant yet natural-looking cheek colour that looks virtually powderless.” The texture was smooth, soft, and dense, so it was never powdery in the pan or on the skin. The blush had good color payoff that was easily sheered out (or you could apply less, as the denser texture makes that easy to control).
It’s the kind of texture that almost blends itself as soon as you start applying and working it onto the skin. The finish became more luminous as I blended the powder onto the skin, but it was never shiny or overly shimmery, so it always looked smooth on my skin and did not emphasize pores or my skin’s texture. Most shades lasted between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Clinique Cheek Pop Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Hdi/Trimethylol, Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dicalcium Phoshate, Squalane, Ptfe, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydro-Cinnamate, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 36 Lake (Ci 12085), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090) Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492)].
Pink Honey Pop
PPermanent. $21.00.
Black Honey Pop
Black Honey Pop is a medium-dark pink with moderate, warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with little effort. The consistency was smooth to the touch, dense and firm without being stiff, and picked up well with a moderately-dense brush (I used Sonia G. Face Two). It wore well for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Flesh Beauty Pulse (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Out There (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Sweet Samba (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Dolce Vita (P, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #310 HD Blush (DC, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Viseart Enamored (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Becca Nightingale (P, $32.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre (Blush) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Sand Pink (DC, $30.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Dior Dolce Vita (555) (P, $44.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.12 oz. - $175.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as “vibrant yet natural-looking cheek colour that looks virtually powderless.” The texture was smooth, soft, and dense, so it was never powdery in the pan or on the skin. The blush had good color payoff that was easily sheered out (or you could apply less, as the denser texture makes that easy to control).
It’s the kind of texture that almost blends itself as soon as you start applying and working it onto the skin. The finish became more luminous as I blended the powder onto the skin, but it was never shiny or overly shimmery, so it always looked smooth on my skin and did not emphasize pores or my skin’s texture. Most shades lasted between eight and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Clinique Cheek Pop Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Hdi/Trimethylol, Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Dicalcium Phoshate, Squalane, Ptfe, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydro-Cinnamate, [+/- Mica, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 36 Lake (Ci 12085), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090) Orange 5 (Ci 45370), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492)].
Black Honey Pop
PPermanent. $21.00.
Gold Celebration Pop
Celebration Pop is a bright, pop of light-medium gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage and felt a bit more yielding and softer compared to the blushes in the palette, which made it easier to use with a lighter hand for more buildable coverage (what the brand claimed). The highlighter applied evenly to my skin and diffused well without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Strobe Globe (P, $7.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Highlighting Glow (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Glow (Original) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Golden Hour (LE, $50.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- rms beauty Grande Dame (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Mistress of All Evil (LE, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Plisse Lumiere de Chanel (LE, $70.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Stargazer (P, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Champagne Flash (P, $42.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Exposed (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Ingredients
Gold Celebration Pop
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Holiday 2020 Cheek Pop Palette
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Pink Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Black Honey Pop Cheek Pop Blush
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
Clinique Gold Celebration Pop Cheek Pop Highlighter
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