Estee Lauder - Pure Color Cheek Rush

Hello!

I tried out my new Estee Lauder cheek gel and I wanted to share my thoughts!

Estee Lauder describes this product as: "Blush with a rush of cellophane-sheer gel color.
So unique, your cheeks have never blushed liked this before.  Sheer, buildable, water-light gel. Simply pump sparingly on fingertips, then blend." 

I got color #2 Pink Patent ($28), there is also a "red" a "burgandy" and a "purple".  If you follow me on Instagram you saw the red next to the pink on my hand.  I liked the red color but thought the pink was more wearable for me, if you have warm skin the red or purple would be gorgeous.  The burgandy will flatter deeper skin tones.

Here I am with no blush.

The way I have been testing it is just wearing concealer were needed and then applying the gel to a "clean" cheek.  I do of course have on moisturizer and sunscreen.  But I don't apply any powder over the gel.

I just put a pump of the gel on my hand and then use my Real Techniques stippling blush to apply it to my cheek.  In the picture is the actually amount I use and it covers both cheeks, a little goes a long way!

You can see the stippling action  - I then rub it in with my fingers.  It is really sheer but provides a lovely wash of color - it remindes me of how watercolor paints are in consistancy (if that makes sense).

And there is is all blended in - super natural flush!  I really like it - it lasted 8 hours with minimal fading.  I believe it's a Limited Edition product for summer so check out Estee Lauder.com!

Jasmine

Mini Haul for Summer!

Hello!

Today I wanted to share a few items I picked up at Macy's and Carson Pierre Scott.

I really don't need anything but these are kind of specialty items like the lightest foundation MAC makes (NEW!), a good pressed powder, a VERY versatile loose powder and a sheer gel blush.

So a few month's back MAC released 6 (I think) more shades of their Studio Fix Fluid Foundation - so I got NW10.  Its rare to see a light neutral so I snatched it up. I will have a review of it's performance up soon - I haven't tried it yet!

I dropped my pressed powder the other day (I have a lot loose powder but not so many pressed) and I needed a new one and the Chanel has a Satin finish and comes in translucent - so now it's mine! 

 

Now I said I have a lot of loose powder - but this Smashbox Photo Fix powder is a Macy's exclusive (or so they told me) and it has other tricks up it's sleeve which I'll save for the review to come!

 

And finally -

 



Estee Lauder Pure Color Cheek Gelee - if you follow me on Instagram (xjasminemariex) you'll now these have some staying power, and the idea of "sheer" color intrigued me. 

So that's my little, albeit expensive haul!  Which one do you want me to review first?

Jasmine

Estee Lauder's BB Cream is a Smooth Operator

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Today I tried Estee Lauder's BB Cream in Light.  Estee Lauder describes it as "All at once. Moisture, protection and flawless perfection.  Plus the most effective anti-oxidant power ever. This lightweight creme delivers: An instant, even-toned, healthy look. Powerful protection with our proven Super Anti-Oxidant Complex and SPF 35. High-performance, oil-free hydration. Helps to control excess surface oil."



As you can see the Estee Lauder formula is thicker than traditional foundation and is definitely a cream

Here are my primary foundations swatched -
At the top is the Estee Lauder BB Cream (it looks very dark) underneath is the Clinique BB Cream which looks very pink, the one up from the bottom is Teint Miracle in Ivoire 1, and then at the bottom Teint Idole 24H in 100 which is my "best" match.

The cream looks dark but when rubbed in (it's more like a lotion) it matched well.  I will definitely say that I feel it gave me moisture and sun protection, but as for the flawless finish - it's not like a foundation, it minimal coverage and I actually like it best as a primer.

So if you are looking for a thicker tinted moisturizer with SPF, or a primer with some added benefits this is a good choice. 

Next up... Elf Eye Primer,

Jasmine

Estee Lauder Lucidity - needs lots o' loose powder

Hello:

Today I tried Estee Lauder's Lucidity foundation which is moderate coverage, in the shade Linen.

The company describes Lucidity as "The radiantly perfect face. Special light-diffusing pigments actually reflect light away from fine lines and wrinkles, so they seem to disappear. Provides light moisturizing and other skin care benefits, so it's comfortable even on dry skin. Medium coverage, Natural finish, For Normal/Oily, Normal/Dry or Dry Skin protects with SPF 8 sunscreen."  uh-oh the light diffusing statement appears again and once again I ended up with a oily/chalky face.  After 3 attempts at moderate coverage foundations with "special light diffusing" attributes I am ready to give up, they are not for me.  Also, I am disappointed with the low SPF content, at least throw in SPF 15!
Here is my before foundation and after application pictures:

Bare faced



After I put Lucidity on

I think you can definitely see the smoothing effect, but it doesn't stay nice and matte for me unfortunetly.
So the search continues

Next up...Elizabeth Arden,

Jasmine


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Double Wear...well I'll wear it now and again

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I realized I may not have mentioned I don't use a primer when I try these foundations - ok onto the info.

Today I am posting pictures of Estee Lauder's Double Wear.  The company describes the foundation as "15-hour staying power. Flawless all day. This worry-free, long-wearing makeup stays fresh and looks natural through heat, humidity, nonstop activity. Won't change color,smudge or come off on clothes. Feels lightweight and comfortable." 

I does wear all all day with no smudging, and it gives a matte finish that doesn't get oily or chalky. I have combination/normal skin and this was a little bit drying for me I am wearing the shade Bone in the picture below and I look a little pasty.

It is a full coverage foundation, but it didn't give me quite the coverage I would have expected, as you can see you can still see my freckles.  It applies smoothly and lasts all day, but I think it is more suited for those that have oilier skin and/or sweat a lot.

Next up...Estee Lauder Lucidity,

Jasmine