Product Review | Estee Lauder Double Wear Light

Being the foundation junkie that I am, I am always on the lookout for the perfect base. With most products I can usually tell pretty quickly whether or not they work for me.

This however wasn't the case with Estee Lauder's Double Wear Light Stay-in-place-make-up SPF 10.

After several months of testing, I feel that I can finally give you a well-rounded review.

This is what it claims: 

Claims to be sheer to medium coverage, lightweight and transfer-resistant with a natural finish. It also promises to stay in place for 15 hours.

Price Tag:

Around 28 GBP/ 40 EUR/ 35 USD.

Shade:

Estee Lauder has only 6 shades in this foundation. One of the issues I had with this foundation is that the shade doesn't match me during my paler months. I was matched to shade intensity 3.0. As a NC25 I found it too neutral and too dark, almost orange, to be worn during winter/spring. Only now, when I am around NC30-35 can I wear this foundation.

Consistency, scent and application:

The foundation is not too watery and not too thick and has almost no scent to it. It applies and blends easily into the skin. I found that a pea size amount is sufficient for a layer of sheer coverage. It covers the redness on my cheeks and some scarring. It is buildable without looking cakey.

When my skin is normal - slightly oily, Double Wear Light feels comfortable and lightweight. I found that this foundation was too drying during the winter months and I could only wear it comfortably during the summer months. It holds up for a full day and only requires minimal blotting around my t-zone after about 4-5 hours. This is pretty good, as my t-zone tends to get very oily after a few hours.

It gives a natural semi-matte finish.


Pros:
- light medium coverage
- blends in easily and feels lightweight
- natural semi-matte finish
- keeps oils at bay and is long wearing

Cons:
- may not be suitable for dry skins
- not fully transfer resistant
- may be difficult to find colour match

Final thoughts:
Double Wear Light is a decent high end foundation for every day wear. It's best suited for girls that don't need or want high coverage. I would not recommend this foundation to anyone with dry or oily skin.

Will I repurchase?
Probably not, as I do need a foundation that I can wear when my skin gets drier too.

 

top: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light 3; bottom: MAC SFF NC30

top: Estee Lauder Double Wear Light 3; bottom: MAC SFF NC30 - blended

Hope the review was helpful. Have you tried Double Wear light? What are your thought?

Love, 
Maya

New In | Catrice Fabulous 40ies

Ever since I moved back to Europe, I have been enjoying local drugstore brands a lot. They have a great selection of products and come out with some really nice collections as well. And the best part? The price tag.

Catrice is definetely my favourite european drugstore brand and I very much enjoy using their products. As far as availability, you can also get their products in the UK & Ireland and other european countries. I have also heard, that they are available in select stores in the US and Canada.

Catrice's latest collection is the Hollywood Fabulous 40ties collection. It's a collection with lots of purple, taupe and dusty rose and includes eyeshadow quads, lipsticks, blush, nail polish, highlighter pen, brow gel and a clear lip gloss. The colours are perfect for the fall and wearable for daytime and night time! I have also been pleasantly surprised by the quality of these products and would recommend checking them out in person.

The quad Hollywood Boulevard is definitely my favourite out of the two. The shadows are well pigmented and the colours have been combined nicely. The blush Gone with the wind is nicely pigmented as well and not chalky. The lipstick Marlene's Favourite is a gorgeous warm dusty rose with a semi-matte non-drying finish. And look at the cute packaging!

Have you checked out the new Catrice collection?

C01 She's a lady, C02 Hollywood Boulevard, C01 Gone with the wind

C01 Gone with the wind

C03 Marlene's Favourite

Update | Where have I been?

Hi all,

It's been such a long time since I last blogged. So, where have I been?

As you all know I went to Ireland (Ennis & Dublin) for a couple of weeks. A week after I got back I went to Berlin for a few days and after that to Israel for 2 weeks.

I love traveling and one of the perks of being a student is definitely summer breaks!

I have lots of blog posts lined up and looking forward to showing you all the little bits and pieces I bought on my travels.

For now, I'll share my travel experiences in the form of pictures!

Dublin - the Liffy

Berlin

Berlin

Berlin - Brandenburg Gate

Jerusalem - Cathedral of St. James (Armenian)

Jerusalem - Dome of the Holy Sepulcher

Israel by the Mediterranean

Jerusalem - Old City Wall