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| Before & After |
Foundation is an on-going battle which I feel like almost every girl goes through - theres so much to think about and try to figure out.
Colour
Shade
Skin type
Texture
Does it blend into my neck?
Does it look orange?
etc etc etc need I go on?
I've only started using foundation everyday for about a year and a half (I'm 20 so kind of joined the bandwagon VERY late) and in that time have used about four different types and brands to try and find one that suits me properly and one I feel confident to wear knowing it looks good.
And FINALLY, I think its happened.
Either I've done something right in life or miracles do really exist (slight exaggeration - only slight) as I've discovered this...
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation AKA the best frickin piece of makeup I've ever purchased.
I came across this through a friend of my sisters who bought it, tried it, loved and raved to us about it and now we both love it too!
The hardest part of foundation buying for me was finding the correct shade and knowing that it matched my skin perfectly (I am extremely naturally pale, so always felt like foundation was too dark for me) but Estee Lauder make it easy for you to find the correct one that literally is the same colour as your natural skin.
I made a trip into town to the big Boots shop to go to the Estee Lauder stand especially to get my skin tested for this foundation - thinking I would be spending a good half an hour at the stand but was literally in and out within ten minutes or so, which is amazing for anybody who wants to do the same before or after work/college.
They test your skin by taking off a patch of your current makeup (if you're wearing any) and holding a phone-like tester up to your skin which registers the shade and then tells you which Estee Lauder foundation matches your skin!
Amazing!
Honestly - showing my age or not - technology these days really does blow my mind.
For me it was Ivory Nude 1N1 which the lady told me is one of the lightest shades it comes in (no surprise to me).
They then point you in the direction of the foundation, you buy it, and you leave, hey presto you're done!
As easy and simple as that, and so worth it, and I genuinely felt like the lady in the shop wanted me to find the correct shade not just sell me the product and move onto the next person which made the whole thing a nice experience, especially as I was kind of worried about going.
So I thought I would just show you a quick insight on how good this foundation makes my skin look, so you can see for yourself is you're looking for a new flawless finish foundation.
Ahhh, probably a never seen before photo on my blog - me without ANY makeup or products on my face at all. Au natural.
As you can see I have blemishes around my chin and nose and my skin tone is uneven due to red patches on my cheeks, nose and forehead.
Before putting any makeup on I always first wash my face (whether this is in the shower or simply just with a wet flannel) and then moisturise using the Simple Illuminating Radiance Cream.
My point is that the foundation goes on so easily over a moisturiser which straight away is a good sign, as I know that some clump up or don't go on as nicely.
The next stage for me is concealer. I've been using a new one recently which is the Maybelline Cover Up Stick in the shade Vanilla (it looks a bit like a lipstick which believe me is confusing when your're putting on makeup early in the morning before work).
I put this under my eyes, around my nose and my chin to cover up the redder patches.
The foundation also glides easily over this even though the consistency of the concealer is completely different to the foundation by being a lot thicker.
This is the overall finished look!
Bear in mind this is simply just concealer, foundation, a natural lipstick and mascara which is what I usually wear on a daily basis to work, so theres so contouring or bronzer etc.
As you can see, compared to the first photo my skin tone is now completely evened out, without any red patches or blemishes.
My chin and nose which are my worst areas look smooth and blemish free!
I also love how my neck completely matches my face without any horrible visible foundation lines or an obvious change in colour.
The bags under my eyes which I have naturally are also covered.
I LOVE this foundation.
The coverage it give is buildable.
I personally like a thin layer and only really build it up when I'm going out or wearing a more 'colourful' makeup look with eyeshadow and contour etc.
Only a small amount is needed as well throughout, meaning the bottle should last a long time - which is beneficial for your bank as this foundation is not the cheapest!
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I also find with this that it lasts all day. I had an extremely busy and hot day at work last week and was meeting a couple of friends straight afterwards so took the bottle with me to touch up my face before going out, but none was needed! Even in the heat it stayed on my face and didn't look any different from when I left in the morning - amazing!!
Overall this foundation is one I 100% recommend and it completely worth the money. I would advise to go to an Estee Lauder stand and get your skin shade tested properly though as you want to get the correct shade for your money!
What makeup products have you been loving recently?
Find the foundation here: http://www.boots.com/en/Estee-Lauder-Double-Wear-Stay-in-Place-Makeup-SPF-10-30ml_1702894/
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