Foundations put to the ultimate test part 2

Today the foundation I am going to tell you about is: Clinique Superbalanced make-up teint.
This can be picked up from most Boots and Debenhams for about £21.00 for 30 ml, so a little cheaper than Double Wear from Estee Lauder. But what did I think??



This was very runny when it came out of the sachet to the point that I nearly lost it all over the apartment floor, not a great start! The colour I was trying was 03 Ivory.



This took a lot longer to apply and blend than Estee Lauder. The appearance on my face looked a little mask like, but this may just be because the colour of the foundation had not been matched to my own face colour.

The coverage was very good, but the final look was very dewy. The dewy, 'wet' look is nice in the Winter when complexions are suffering in the cold and central heating, but I felt in a hot climate this made me look a little sweaty, which is not a good look!! It didn't feel that comfortable on my skin. It also sunk a little bit into my lines which I was not happy about, I know I have wrinkles, but please don't highlight them!!

I was fairly happy with the final face, although I am not sure if I would fork out the £21.00 for this make-up, and I wasn't completely happy with the wet look.

The foundation went through a 30-40 min walk in the sun, and then I sat out in the sun for a few hours. Still looked fine by the end of the evening, but slightly dewy, which was probably due to the sunshine and not the foundation!

Next foundation I will be looking at - Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid.

Stay Beautiful!

Stace x

Estee Lauder shopping trip!

Estee Lauder shopping trip!

After much deliberation in this mornings post, I decided to buy the Estee Lauder double wear light. (Don't worry, I will still be reviewing the other foundations over the next few days!) This one really impressed me and I had to have it. Well while I bought this, it turned out Estee Lauder in Boots had a giveaway when you purchase any two products, so I did just that! See what I managed to get for £42!



Double Wear Light 30ml £26



 

Pure Colour Gloss in tempting tearose £16

And then all this for free:

 Perfectly clean splash away foaming cleanser 30ml

Perfectly clean balancing lotion 50ml

 Advanced night repair 7ml

Sumptuous bold volume lifting mascara 2.8ml

DayWear moisturiser 15ml

Lilac whimsy and peacock blue eye shadows

And it all came in this beautiful bag!

If you normally use Estee Lauder or want to try their products, this is the perfect excuse to! I personally needed the a mascara and lipstick anyway, and the moisturiser is one that I regularly use anyway. This offer is on in Boots until the 22nd October, what are you waiting for?

Part two of my foundation reviews is coming tomorrow, until then, Stay Beautiful!

Stace x

15th October 2011

Foundations put to the ultimate test!

Foundations put to the ultimate test!
Regular readers of our blog will know that when I jet off on my hols, I like to take this as a great excuse to take all my sachet samples of foundations, and put them to the ultimate test of heat, sunshine, walking and drinking!

So last week when I was in Portugal, I did exactly that, and over the next few days I will be bringing you my reviews.

First up, Estee Lauder Double Wear Light. This foundation can be picked up in Boots, Debenhams etc, and retails for £26.50 for 30 ml.

This foundation is SPF 10 so is perfect for the sunshine. The consistency was quite loose and so I worried it might not stay in place on my face, and in the heat may drop slightly (not a good look!!).

Once applied the mixture seemed thicker. It was easy to apply with fingertips, covering well and smoothly. The foundation gave full coverage and blended well, not leaving a horrible line around my chin! I have previously used Double Wear normal foundation from Estee Lauder, and this definitely felt lighter on my face.

I was really impressed with the final look, it really achieved the effect of not wearing make up which many liquid foundations fail to do. I did have some angry red spots on my face and used the remainder of the sachet as a concealer which hid these blemishes effectively. It is actually making me consider going to town today and purchasing the foundation! I wouldn't probably wear this everyday, but for nights out, weekends and days at work when I am delivering presentations, this would be perfect!

Was very pleased with the final face, and was glad I wore this on the night of my wedding anniversary. It lasted well through a dinner outside in a hot climate, and half and hour of walking. Watch this space to see if i decide to purchase later!!

Next foundation for review: Clinique Superbalanced make up teint.

Stay Beautiful!

Stace x

15th October 2011