Wonders of Beauty: August 2011

Makeup - 19:30

FOTD: Using Face Atelier Ultra Foundation + OOTD

FOTD: Using Face Atelier Ultra Foundation.. ♥ Click on photo to enlarge Hey beauts! As you all know, I received two sam...

Nails - 22:00

NOTD: Essie - Van D'go

Okay so I know it hasn't been too summery in England and it's a bit late in the season to have my nails painted this colour but...

Face Atelier - 19:00

Sample Arrival: Face Atelier Ultra Foundation

Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Sample.. ♥ Product Information: "The heart and soul of FACE atelier – an innovative approach to fou...

Foundation - 01:18

New Launch: MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation - Autumn 2011

NEW MAC Matchmaster Foundation.. ♥ Image source: Google Image source: Google Image source: Google " With our al...

DIY - 21:22

DIY: Tinted Lip Balms

DIY: Tinted Lip Balms.. ♥ Using OCC Memento Using OCC Trick Hello my beauts! Over the summer, I've been bored with very ...

Makeup - 23:04

What's New: Sleek Pout Paint

What's New: Sleek Pout Paint.. ♥ Okay so at the beginning of the month, Sleek released a new product called Pout Paint. They are very...

Makeup - 22:00

OCC Lip Tars

OCC Lip Tars.. ♥ Hey beauts! It's been a while since my last post. Just thought I'd show you my lip tars. I bought them at IMATS...

MAC - 16:46

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin for MAC Viva Glam 2012

Nicki & Ricky Viva Glam 2012.. ♥ Just a quick post beauts :) Recently I've come across a few sources stating that Nicki Minaj ...

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation..♥

"15-hour staying power. Flawless all day.

This worry-free, long-wearing foundation makeup stays fresh and looks natural through heat, humidity, nonstop activity.

Won't change colour, smudge or come off on clothes.

Feels lightweight and comfortable. Now the flawless look you see in the morning is the look you keep all day."

My Story

All I've ever really wanted was a long-lasting foundation that gave me a flawless finish. This April, I just so happened to find that!

I first heard about this foundation from a friend who was so excited to buy it. I never really noticed it and I always thought Estee Lauder didn't carry shades for darker women. At the time, I was using Nars Sheer Glow and was absolutely in love with that foundation but the lasting power wasn't the greatest on me.

Me being me, eager to explore different foundations, I thought I'd give it a go so I headed down to my nearest Estee Lauder counter (Fenwick) with this friend. She got matched to the shade "6C1 Rich Cocoa" and was given a sample to try out. Because we wear the same colour in MAC, I didn't bother getting matched and just asked for a sample in the same colour.

So excited, I decided to test out the foundation the very next day. I was in ♥! The foundation glided on so smoothly and you only needed a small amount for a good coverage so the sample lasted a few days. BUT I noticed that the colour was slightly off for me. It made me look a bit orange =/

I went back to Estee Lauder and explained my issue to them. I had asked for a sample in "Truffle" but was told it was unavailable for 3 weeks. By then, I would be on my Easter break and wouldn't be in Kent anymore.

I was so disappointed because I had fallen in love with it just from the sample.

Not giving up, I headed down to Debenhams. The lady used a colour chart against my chest to match me and I was matched to "Truffle" (as I had suspected). She stated that "6C1 Rich Cocoa" wasn't a perfect match because it was people with a cool undertone and that my undertone was neutral. BUT once again, she was out of stock.

Losing all hope now, I decided to wait until I got back to Essex and FINALLY I purchased the shade "6N1Truffle" from Boots (though a bit too dark) and since then I have never looked back!

Review

• Oil-free
• Dermatologist-tested
• Non-acnegenic
• Fragrance-free

Coverage: This is a medium - full coverage foundation and the consistency of it is not too thick and not too runny, it's just right in my opinion but for those who do not like the feeling of make-up may not like it depending on your application. Though it is quite light weight, if used with a heavy hand, you will look very made up otherwise it can look very natural. Thankfully this foundation is buildable so if you feel you need more coverage, it can be layered up until you're satisfied.

Finish: This foundation has a very natural and semi-matte finish. It can be worn without powder as it sets beautifully and oil doesn't tend to shine through. I never wear this without powder, as I wear all my foundations with a finishing powder (just a habit).

Staying Power: Estee Lauder states that this foundation has a staying power of 15hours. I even think it lasts longer!

I have been on a trip which in total was 15hours+ and when I had arrived, my make up still looked like it had been freshly applied. I couldn't believe it.

This foundation lasts through hot weather. I can almost say it is sweat proof! Even through the heat it takes a very long time for oil to shine through.

It is also non-transferable and does not change colour through wear.

Tag states Fenwick as it was my back up foundation box

Price and Availabilty: This product retails for £26.50 now but at the time that I bought it, it was £25.50. It can be purchased at any of the Estee Lauder Counters (Boots, Fenwick, Debenhams, House of Fraser etc). It is available in a wide range of shades, though shades for darker women are very limited. "6N1 Truffle" (my shade) is the darkest. I am currently an NC50 in MAC for reference but this shade can be worn by those matched NW45/NW47.

With an non-transferable formula, lasting power of 15hrs and SPF 10, you can't go wrong!

Not recommended for those with dry skin as it is an oil-free product.

Estee Lauder - 23:07

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation + My Story

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.. ♥ "15-hour staying power. Flawless all day. This worry-free, long-wearing foundation makeup st...

NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss..♥

"Kiss me quick! Our signature Mega Shine Lip Gloss delivers shine, moisture and softness and envelops lips with glistening color. The finish is both creamy and steamy and ensures knockout glamour. A blend of mineral and lanolin oils helps protect the pout. Available in 64 almost sinful lip gloss shades."

After seeing countless reviews on this product, I decided to give it a try. This lip gloss must be one of the best lip glosses I've purchased. Most of them are packed full of pigment, have a high gloss finish and still an affordable price! You can choose from a range of 64 colours so finding a colour to complement your skin tone will be far from a problem! I promise :)

Majority of these lip glosses are very pigmented such as "Beige", "Natural" and "Dolly Pink" and can be described as semi-opaque whereas there are a few which may apply sheerer such as "Smokey Look", "Juicy Pink" and "Beautiful" though still have a hint of colour. These lip glosses are not sticky like most cheap lip glosses are and they actually have a nice formula. Almost all of the colours I purchased are scented. They have like a cherry scent which doesn't bother me and after a while you don't even notice it.

Each lip gloss contains 15ml/0.53fl.oz of product which is quite a lot compared to your regular MAC lipglass which contains a lot less so they should last quite a while (depending on your usage of course).

It also has a doe-foot applicator for an even application.

These "Megashine" glosses retail in the UK for £6.95 on the NYX UK website but I managed to buy some of them on eBay for even cheaper. Initially, I ordered 3 from the NYX website in the colours; "Smokey Look", "Natural" and "La-La". I fell in love from day 1 and decided to order 10 more (which was bought off eBay) for $26.95 which converted to £16.82. You are given the opportunity to choose any 10 colours of your preference from the range of 64. The colours I chose were: "Dolly Pink", "Clear", "Beige", "Tea Rose", "Candy Shop", "Miami Babe", "French Kiss", "Tanned", "Juicy Pink" and "Beautiful".

Do you own this lip gloss? If so, let me know what you think!

Makeup - 20:38

Review: NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss

NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss.. ♥ "Kiss me quick! Our signature Mega Shine Lip Gloss delivers shine, moisture and softness and envelops lip...

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FOTD: Using Face Atelier Ultra Foundation + OOTD

NOTD: Essie - Van D'go

Sample Arrival: Face Atelier Ultra Foundation

New Launch: MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation - Autumn 2011

DIY: Tinted Lip Balms

What's New: Sleek Pout Paint

OCC Lip Tars

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin for MAC Viva Glam 2012

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation + My Story

Review: NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss

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