Clinique Bountiful Blush vs Clinique Surprise
Clinique Bountiful Blush and Clinique Surprise are near-identical (ΔE 2.2); Clinique Bountiful Blush is lighter than Clinique Surprise.
Colour values
| Clinique Bountiful Blush | Clinique Surprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #984D50 | #8F4A4E |
| L* | 42.10 | 40.06 |
| a* | 31.57 | 29.47 |
| b* | 12.68 | 10.89 |
| Chroma | 34.02 | 31.41 |
| Hue angle | 21.88° | 20.29° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Satin | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.2 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 2.0 and chroma by 2.6; the hue angles are 1.6° apart. Taken together, Clinique Bountiful Blush reads lighter than Clinique Surprise.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Clinique Bountiful Blush works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Clinique Surprise works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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