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Friday, 19 July 2013

UK Beauty Haul 2013 No.3: Estee Lauder, YSL, Soap & Glory, No.7 etc...



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Username: tinaHL82

Products mentioned & Links:

L'oreal Skin Perfection 3-in-1 Purifying Micellar Solution:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Skin-Perfection-3-in-1-Purifying-Micellar-Solution-200ml_1299734/

L'oreal Skin Perfection 15 Second Miracle Cleansing Oil:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Skin-Perfection-15-Second-Miracle-Cleansing-Oil-Face-and-Eyes-150ml_1299736/

No.7 BB Lips Beauty Balm:
http://www.boots.com/en/No7-BB-Lips_1325423/

No.7 High Shine Lip Crayon:
http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=1310100

L'oreal Mousse Absolute Re-useable Permanent Hair Colour:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal/Colourants/Mousse-Absolue/

Soap & Glory Foam Call Body Wash:
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Foam-Call%C2%99-Bath-and-Shower-Wash-500ml_1222481/

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub:
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Sugar-Crush%C2%99-Body-Scrub-300ml_1222485/

Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub Body Exfoliator:
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory-The-Breakfast-Scrub%C2%99-Body-Exfoliator-300ml_1114195/

Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Gift Set:
http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/8253/25632/Product-Catalog/Skincare/More-Ways-to-Shop/Sets-Gifts/Global-Anti-Aging/Your-Complete-System/index.tmpl

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick:
http://www.yslbeauty.co.uk/make-up/lips/lip-stick/rouge-volupte.aspx

Other Videos you may like:

New Skincare Routine 2013: Estee Lauder, Clarins, Laneige etc... :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cYqntvLIE

Review: Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrlxrga6TJw

Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSVPFU3dslQ

Mother's Day Present: Prada Saffiano Leather Tote Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Liquid Foundation in 2.5 Warm Sand & 4 Natural
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Peach
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder in 02 Natural Beige
Etude House Face Color Corset in #5 Tight Shading Corset
Benefit Hervana

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow in 01 Grey Black
Etude House Color My Brows in 02 Dark Brown
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h in Black
Avon Super Shock Gel Eyeliner in Black

Lips:
YSL Rouge Volupte in 09
No.7 BB Lips in Berry Rose

Review: Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Username: tinaHL82

Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer

Hydrating formula helps minimise the look of fine lines and soothe away puffiness.

With Vitamin E and gentle botanicals.

In a convenient, portable tube.


Review:  This is a really good light weight concealer, perfect for the winter months for those with oilier skin, and great all year round for those with dry skin.  It gives a good medium to high coverage, easy to blend in and doesn't cake or look flaky as the day goes on.  In fact, this is a great concealer for blemishes that has dry patches surrounding it, as this has a good hydrating formula.  For those that only require coverage in certain areas of the face i.e. maybe just the centre of the face, and doesn't require full out foundation, this concealer can be used in replacement of a foundation (though can be costly after a while).

I also use this concealer under my eyes & find that it covers my dark circles well enough and doesn't crease or sink into my fine lines.

As I have oily/combination skin, this tends to be my go to concealer for all areas during the winter when the cold air & central heating can leave my skin a bit dry.  As my skin tends to be a lot oilier in the summer months, this isn't a concealer I would choose as even though it feels really light as though I have nothing on, it is still a creamy concealer, so those with oily skin should be aware of this.  However, as mentioned above, I think this would be a great concealer for those with dryer skin!

Price:  £18.00 for 15ml

Link:  http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/642/2232/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Face/Concealers/Disappear/Smoothing-Creme-Concealer/index.tmpl

Other Videos you maybe interested in:

March 2013 Favourites: Real Techniques, Laneige, revlon, MUA etc... :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZV0-3mE2t0

Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSVPFU3dslQ

UK Haul 2013 No.2: Estee Lauder, Maybelline, Nails Inc., Too faced etc..:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQc1OBz5fWk

Empties March 2013: Naruko, Clarins, Laneige, Vichy etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4O_RAlZWqU

Review: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser Oily/Combo skin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJ_qne4VPQ

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5A7Vl9faV8

Mother's Day Present: Prada Handbag Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Laneige Essence BB Balm 02 Natural Beige
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer 02 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Etude House Face Color Corset No.5 Tight Shading Corset
Etude House Cookie Blusher No.6 Grapefruit Jelly
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
MUA Cosmetic Undress Me Too Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Nails:
Sensationail Ocean Sparkle

March 2013 Favourites: Real Techniques, Laneige, revlon, MUA etc...



Youtube, Twitter & Instagram username: tinaHL82

Products mentioned & links:

Laneige snow BB Essence Balm:
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/laneige-snow-bb-essence-balm-spf-33-pa-02-natural-bb-13g-0-46oz/info.html/pid.1023049762

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain:
http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-Just-Bitten%C2%99-Kissable-Lip-Balm-Stain_1208067/

Etude House Face Color Corset:
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/etude-house-face-color-corset-05-tight-shading-corset-6g/info.html/pid.1032314392

MUA Undress Me Too Eye Palette:
http://www.superdrug.com/mua/mua-undress-mee-too-eye-palette/invt/635750&bklist=

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush:
http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Oil:
http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Body-Oil-250ml_2129/

Original Source Pure Lime Shower Gel:
http://www.boots.com/en/Original-Source-Pure-Lime-Shower-Gel_617/

Stylfile S-Clipper Nail Clipper:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stylfile-AV5P1a-S-Clipper-Nail-Clipper/dp/B008OQLACO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1374261724&sr=8-3&keywords=stylfile

Stylfile S-Buffer Nail Buffer:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stylfile-AV2P1a-S-buffer-Nail-Buffer/dp/B007HMRXI6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1374261724&sr=8-4&keywords=stylfile

Other Videos you maybe interested in!:

Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSVPFU3dslQ

UK Haul 2013 No.2: Estee Lauder, Maybelline, Nails Inc., Too faced etc..:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQc1OBz5fWk

Empties March 2013: Naruko, Clarins, Laneige, Vichy etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4O_RAlZWqU

Review: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser Oily/Combo skin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJ_qne4VPQ

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5A7Vl9faV8

Mother's Day Present: Prada Handbag Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Laneige BB Essence Balm 02 Natural Beige
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Sand
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer No.2 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Benefit Hervana
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
MUA Cosmetic Undress Me Too Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Review: MUA Cosmetics EyeShadow Palettes inc. Undress me too!



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Username: tinaHL82

MUA: Makeup Academy Eye Shadow Palettes:

Undress Me:
A good combination of nude shimmers & mattes on the top row & darker combinations on the second row making it easy to transform a look from day to night.

Undress Me Too:
The pearlescent flesh-toned finish of Shades Naked, Devotion and Shy are perfect for highlighting the eyes, while the shimmering bronze hues of Shades Fiery, Lavish and Dreamy give a sultry effect. There are even smouldering contour tones in Shades Tranquil, Exposed and Wink so that you can transform your minimalist day look into a sexy smokey eye in an instant.  Features a shade range that runs from the palest champagne to the grittiest gunmetal grey.

Starry Night:
Starry Night is a blend of shimmering blues, greys and pinks which are great for bolder looks. 

Review:  These shadows are really really good for the price you pay.  While they are not the softest of shadows (though soft enough), they are still all highly pigmented & super blendable.  Each palettes has so many shadow combinations to try, with 9.6g of each shadow, they really are value for money.

Two negative points I should mention, though not really a problem, is firstly there are fall out from the shadow.  However, I have high end shadows that does alot worse so......  The second is the plastic packaging looks & feels really cheap, but that doesn't really affect the product, and shows that the £4.00 you're spending went mainly to the shadows themselves.

Each palette also comes with a double ended sponge applicator.  I personally haven't used these but could be great in emergencies when you haven't got your makeup brushes with you?

All in all, you can't really go wrong with these shadows as they're hardly going to break the bank balance.  I've also heard the Undress Me Too is a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.  I don't own the Naked 2, but from what I can see, they are pretty similar so definitely a bargin if your budget doesn't stretch that far!


Where to buy:  http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/eyes/palettes

Price: £4.00


Other Videos you maybe interested in:

Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSVPFU3dslQ

UK Haul 2013 No.2: Estee Lauder, Maybelline, Nails Inc., Too faced etc..:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQc1OBz5fWk

Empties March 2013: Naruko, Clarins, Laneige, Vichy etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4O_RAlZWqU

Review: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser Oily/Combo skin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJ_qne4VPQ

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5A7Vl9faV8

Mother's Day Present: Prada Handbag Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Laneige BB Essence Balm 02 Natural Beige
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Sand
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer No.2 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Benefit Hervana
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Review: Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram username: tinaHL82

Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara:



Key Features:  Evenly coats eyelashes without weighing them down. A must-have mascara to create beautifully extended and lifted-looking lashes. Sweep on using our cone shaped brush and watch your eyes transform lash by lash into a dazzling wide-eyed gaze. 

Price: £23.00

Link:  http://www.lancome.co.uk/_en/_gb/makeup/eyes/mascara/hypnose-doll-eyes-by-alber-elbaz-16207t.aspx

Review:  First of all, the brush head.  I love the cone concept as the large back of the brush would be great for volumising the lashes & the front smaller end would be great for getting into the inner corner of the lashes.  However, I found this mascara wand too big which made the larger end of the wand difficult to use without getting mascara all over the place, so I ended up using the smaller end of the wand to coat my main lashes.  Needless to say, the smaller end of the wand was too big to coat my inner lashes, which sort of defeated the whole concept of the mascara wand.  Though the bristles themselves were good, coating & separating my lashes wells without clumps.

I have to say I was disappointed with the volumising effect.  It did make my lashes look thicker but not as thick as I was expecting considering the description given by lancome.  Though I will concede that this may be due to not being able to use the wand to its full potential.

This mascara that I bought is also the none waterproof version, though I know they now have a waterproof version out, which may make my next point moot.  This mascara smudged everywhere, and when I say everywhere, I had more on the corner of my eyes & below my lower lashes within an hour or two after application than I had on my lashes themselves.  Like I said, I know this is not the waterproof one, but still, some still should stay on the lashes right?  RIGHT?  Instead, it melted and moved down my eyes which made me look like I'd been crying mess!  & no, I was not wearing this in summer, it was in the middle of a freezing winter!

This mascara also took a long time to dry after application so you'll need to be careful and wait for it to dry before doing anything else.  It also did absolutely nothing to help keep my lashes curled....at all.  The scent is also really really bad, it has a strong chemical scent that lingers way too long, and I ended having to hold my breath while applying the mascara.

So all in all, my experience with this particular mascara is pretty bad.  Granted, there has been great reviews out there about this mascara, but it just definitely not for me.  I'd only used it a handful of times to give it as many chances as I could, but in the end, was such a waste as I just couldn't use it.

Other Videos you maybe interested in:

UK Haul 2013 No.2: Estee Lauder, Maybelline, Nails Inc., Too faced etc..:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQc1OBz5fWk

Empties March 2013: Naruko, Clarins, Laneige, Vichy etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4O_RAlZWqU

Review: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser Oily/Combo skin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJ_qne4VPQ

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5A7Vl9faV8

Mother's Day Present: Prada Handbag Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

New Skincare Routine 2013: Estee Lauder, Clarins, Laneige etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cYqntvLIE

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light No.2 Intensity
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer No.2 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Benefit Hervana
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
MUA Cosmetic Undress Me Too Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Thursday, 4 July 2013

UK Haul 2013 No.2: Estee Lauder, Maybelline, Nails Inc., Too faced etc..




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Youtube, Twitter & Instagram username: tinaHL82

Products mentioned & links:

Nails Inc. Luxury Top Coat & Conditioning Base Coat Duo:
http://www.nailsinc.com/nailpolish/kensington-caviar-top-base-coat-duo/822/

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner:
http://www.superdrug.com/maybelline/maybelline-gel-liner-exclusive-ultra-violet/invt/567452&bklist=

Renew Contact Lens Solution:
http://www.boots.com/en/Renu-Multipurpose-Contact-Lens-Solution-240ml_48919/

Stylfile Nail S-Clipper:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stylfile-S-Clipper-Pellereau-Lord-Sugar/dp/B008OQLACO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372968915&sr=8-3&keywords=style+file

Stylfile Nail S-Buffer:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stylfile-AV2P1a-S-buffer-Nail-Buffer/dp/B007HMRXI6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1372968915&sr=8-6&keywords=style+file

Too Faced Size Queen Mascara:
http://www.boots.com/en/Too-Faced-Size-Queen-15g_1221338/

Tresemme Salon Sleek Straightening Spray:
http://www.boots.com/en/TRESemme-Salon-Sleek-straightening-spray-Smooth-250ml_1222314/

Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer:
http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/642/2232/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Face/Concealers/Disappear/Smoothing-Creme-Concealer/index.tmpl

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub:
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Sugar-Crush%C2%99-Body-Scrub-300ml_1222485/

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Body Oil:
http://www.boots.com/en/Neutrogena-Norwegian-Formula-Body-Oil-250ml_2129/

Soap & Glory Greatest Scrub of All Facial Smoother:
http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-The-Greatest-Scrub-Of-All%C2%99-Facial-Smoother-125ml_641363/

Copenhagen Company Mint & Eucalyptus Candle:
http://www.copenhagencandles.co.uk/14ozFilledGlassCandles.php

Other Videos you maybe interested in:

Empties March 2013: Naruko, Clarins, Laneige, Vichy etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4O_RAlZWqU

Review: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser Oily/Combo skin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJ_qne4VPQ

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5A7Vl9faV8

Mother's Day Present: Prada Handbag Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

New Skincare Routine 2013: Estee Lauder, Clarins, Laneige etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cYqntvLIE

Review: Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean 4 in 1 Cleansing Milk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7jpf27pJws

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light No.2 Intensity
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer No.2 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Benefit Hervana
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
MUA Cosmetic Undress Me Too Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Empties March 2013: Naruko, Clarins, Laneige, Vichy etc...



Follow me!:
YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Username: tinaHL82

Products mentioned & links:

Naruko Tea Tree Oil Out Peeling Gel:
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/naruko-tea-tree-oil-out-peeling-gel-120ml-4-2oz/info.html/pid.1031240844

Spa Deep Cleansing Tissue Wipes:
From Home Bargins in UK - Can't find any links, sorry!

L'oreal Hair Expertise EverSleek Shampoo Smoothing & Moisture Shampoo:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Hair-Expertise-EverSleek-Smoothing-Moisture-Shampoo-250ml_1250653/

Grace Cole Grapefruit, Lime & Mint Bath & Showergel:
http://www.gracecole.co.uk/index.php/bath-body/body-washes/soothing-bath-shower-gel-82.html

Bare Minerals Well Cared For Brush Conditioning Shampoo:
http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/Well-Cared-For-Brush-Conditioning-Shampoo/UK35600,default,pd.html

Simple Kind to Skin Facial Cleansing Wipes:
http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Kind-To-Skin-Facial-Cleansing-Wipes-1-x-25-Wipes_784/

Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Daily Bodt Lotion:
http://www.boots.com/en/Garnier-Intensive-7-Days-Daily-Body-Lotion-with-moisturising-ALOE-VERA-for-Normal-Skin-250ml_1189085/

L'oreal Colour Protect Intensive Conditioner:
http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Elvive-Colour-Protect-Intensive-Conditioner-200ml_1262081/

Laneige Perfect Renew Essence:
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/laneige-perfect-renew-essence-40ml/info.html/pid.1023790676

Laneige Perfect Renew Night Treatment:
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/laneige-perfect-renew-night-treatment-40ml/info.html/pid.1023790677

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser:
http://www.boots.com/en/Clarins-Gentle-Foaming-Cleanser-for-Combination-Oily-Skin-Types-125ml_857803/

Vichy Normaderm Hydrating Care:
http://www.boots.com/en/Vichy-Normaderm-Hydrating-Care-50ml_1260917/

Koji Eyelash Curler:
http://www.yesstyle.co.uk/en/koji-no-74-eyelash-curler-wide-short-34mm-1-pc/info.html/pid.1032406357

Other Videos you maybe interested in:

Review: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser Oily/Combo skin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGJ_qne4VPQ

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5A7Vl9faV8

Mother's Day Present: Prada Handbag Box Opening!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjID725zHag

New Skincare Routine 2013: Estee Lauder, Clarins, Laneige etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cYqntvLIE

Review: Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean 4 in 1 Cleansing Milk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7jpf27pJws

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light No.2 Intensity
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer No.2 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Benefit Hervana
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
MUA Cosmetic Undress Me Too Palette
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light



YouTube, Twitter & Instagram username: tinaHL82

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Foundation


This is a 15-hour wear foundation that gives a sheer to medium coverage & has a natural finish.  As this foundation is being promoted to control oils, I was a bit worried it would give a very matte or chalky finish but it doesn't.  Instead, I found that the initial application gave a sort of dry look but though out the day, the foundation adapted & gave a really nice natural healthy skin appearance, probably helped by the heat of the skin & saturation of my oils into the foundation.  Even though my oils did show through about 4 hours into the wear, I found that using blotting sheets to remove the surface oils left the foundation intact underneath which meant I carried on having perfect coverage through out the day!

The foundation stayed put all day without looking patchy or disappearing, and found that it didn't transfer much either!  Apart from MACs face & body foundation, I haven't used another that totally didn't transfer onto clothes etc, but this double-wear foundation came in close with only slight transfer.  Also having used this foundation in heat & humidity, I can say that it definitely holds up well in those conditions!

The only negative point I can see is that this foundation does oxidise slightly, not a lot, but is still worth mentioning especially for those with paler skin in which the oxidisation may be more noticeable.  However, as with most base makeup, the extent of oxidisation will depend on your own skin type and can differ greatly even between those who have the same skin type!  So as usual, especially if you buy in the UK where we cannot return any sort of cosmetic products, always ask for a weeks sample to try! This is also doubly important if you have sensitive skin and/or prone to breakouts!

I really should also point out it has SPF of 10 which isn't that great but good for photos on days out etc!

Overall, I personally really like this foundation due to its light-weight texture and longevity on my skin. This foundation hasn't broken me out and gives me a nice sheer to medium natural looking coverage, which I think will be great in the summer months!

The foundation comes in 6 shades, I wear shade Intensity 2.0 (I'm currently MAC NC25-28), & costs £28.50 for 30ml.

Link: http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/643/3542/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Face/Foundations/Double-Wear-Light/Stay-in-Place-Makeup-SPF-10/index.tmpl

The other foundation I love:

Review: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Liquid Foundation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ma_psm0fHw

Other Videos you maybe interested in!:

New Skincare Routine 2013: Estee Lauder, Clarins, Laneige etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2cYqntvLIE

Review: Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean 4 in 1 Cleansing Milk:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7jpf27pJws

February 2013 Favourites: Estee Lauder, Garnier, Etude House etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPOa4M6aRfc

Korea/Seoul Haul 2013: Etude House, The Face Shop, Tony Moly & Laneige!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1hdmzocVns

Makeup I have on:

Face:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light No.2 Intensity
Estee Lauder Disappear Smoothing Creme Concealer No.2 Light
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Benefit Hervana
MUA Cosmetics Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Grey/Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows Dark Brown
K-Palette Real Lasting Eyeliner 24h
Lancome Viruose Mascara

Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Honey