Review in Minute. Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Foundation

I, as usual, was just passing by the cosmetic counter at David Jones the other day and had a peek at the new Estee Lauder foundation, the Invisible Fluid Makeup.

Within seconds the Estee Lauder lady came and asked if I would like to try it out. I thought, okay, why not.

After trying to match me to a CN range (Cool Neutral, pink base) I told her I prefer a yellow base and she was not pushy about it and matched me to one of the WN (Warm Neutral, yellow base) shade. We settled with 1WN2. I came home with a little sample pot.

After testing it out at home applying it on my entire face. Here’s what I have to say.

My skin is of an odd creature. It changes its condition from time to time, as you have probably heard me say for numerous times. In winter the skin gets dehydrated and drier, almost uniform throughout my face, except my eyelids and a small section below my cheekbones. This is a nice liquidy foundation, however I think it accentuates the dry patches. You definitely need to be very well moisturised beforehand, or use an Illuminating primer (Estee Lauder has a lovely new one for $48). I find that it gives a slightly luminous semi matte finish, not dewy, no not that dewy. It gives you a diffused flawless finish that is very nice, however… if you look at me closely (very closely) I think you will spot the dry patches peeking “helloo!”. I did not even want to set it with powder… I didn’t need to. It dries to a skin-like smooth finish, not wet.

On the other hand, it is very easy to apply and blends effortlessly. I used a traditional paddle foundation brush and I had no trouble blending it. No streaking happening. It is indeed lightweight and does not feel like you have a cake on your face.

Coverage-wise: On a good skin, this will give you a good coverage. It leans on the light-medium buildable, I’d say.

So overall, it’s a nice foundation for combination/oily/normal skin. Not all skin types. Definitely not for dry or dehydrated. The colour match is pretty good, I’m impressed and pleasantly surprised. 1WN2 matches me quite well this winter. It looks like I’ve got nothing on, just good skin. As time passes by, it seems to blend more into the skin and leaves you a brightening effect, somewhat. I like!

Thinking of a new Estee Lauder foundation? Give this one a try. If you don’t like the heavyduty Double Wear or if the Double Wear Light is too light or you could not find a match, this may as well be the answer.

Have a nice weekend everyone~

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News. Limited Edition ghd Peacock Collection

The latest from ghd (Good Hair Day) hair styling tools for Spring/Summer 2012 is the Peacock Collection. It features the Gold Classic Styler but in three stunning colours – amethyst purple, sapphire blue and emerald green. Can I just say, “omg!”

You’ll also get a protective guard, embroided roll bag and heat mat. If you buy it from the website it is also free delivery! With sleep mode (so handy) and 2 years warranty, this might just be the perfect gift for your best friend or for yourself. Can you guess I would love the amethyst purple one? The colours are so pretty.

Available now at approved ghd salons and online. Price $279.

If you want to know more about ghd, then you can visit their website at www.ghdhair.com/au

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My love for Hourglass Cosmetics continues…

On… and on… and on…

Recently they launched the new Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation. What can I say? I love it. I want it. It costs AU$78 here in Australia. I’m gonna cry…

I took a small little sample pot home with me and I’ll show you what they look like in photos.

Winter Essentials. e01. “Lip Balms”

Thought I let you in some of my current staple winter essentials and let’s start off with something I wear every single day and if I don’t have any, I go “omg, oh no” and end up with bleeding cracked lips… not a good look.

1) Lucas’ Papaw Ointment

An oldie but a goodie. I’m sure everybody is familiar with this red tube. It’s almost like a cult. I never heard or knew about it until few years ago, actually and I live in Brisbane (where this is made). It works amazingly in keeping your lips protected. I like to put a thick layer on at night and sleep on it – wake up to “hello smooth lips!” ready for kissy kissy… a’ight I’d leave that to you.

This is not a good base for lipstick, though, as this is quite a thick paste. It also has a tinge of herbal scent – that some people may not be a fond of.

Price has gone up over the years. It now costs ranging from $3+ to 4.99-$5.99 depending on where you get it from and whether it is on sale. Still affordable for the 25g tube you get. Available everywhere – Woolworths, Coles, Priceline, Kmart, Big W, Target, and your local chemists.

2) Maybelline Baby Lips

I have 2 – Mango Pie and Menthol. I love the Menthol one – it’s minty and refreshing. It’s one of those twisty chapstick tube, so you don’t need to use your fingers to apply. Easy peasy and very convenient.

This leaves a balmy feel on the lips. Moisturising and not sticky. It is not glossy either. Not too bad of a base for lipstick but I don’t normally wear lipsticks when I wear this just because I just don’t wear lipsticks on daily basis.

Price varies from $3+ to somewhere in the $4ish depending on sale. Available at chemists, Priceline and anywhere that sells Maybelline.

3) Kit Cosmetics Lip Balm SPF15

Surprisingly this actually does soften and protects my lips. I feel like it has this extra buttery texture which coats my lips and moisturises it. It contains Kakadu plum, quandong and lemon. It has a buttery texture and a nice semi matte finish. Loving the fact that it contains spf15 means that I be wearing this during day time more often. I keep this in my bag. I also love how you only need a pin size to cover your lips. Totally enjoying applying this on my lips ever since I opened the tube.

$16.95 at Kit Cosmetics for 15ml tube.

4) Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 SPF4

This is like a softer version of the Kit Cosmetics lip balm and more towards petroleum jelly sort of texture but not as greasy as jelly. I don’t like dislike loathe the petroleum jelly feel on my lips but this is surprisingly good. It is smooth and gives my lips a protection without giving me the yucky gel feel of… petroleum. It’s been around for 40 years – omg, wow!

Available at Kiehl’s counter. I believe it’s around $11ish now.

5) Dr Hauschka Lip Balm

If you want the ultimate, this is it. I love this and actually almost running out of mine, and saving it for rainy days. It smells freshly of roses but not sickening. Herbal roses, some may like it some may not. It is very hydrating and I love putting this on at night time. It works nicely in the morning under lipsticks too. It contains ingredients such as Castor Oil, Beeswax, Peanut Oil, Carrot Root Extract, Apricot Kernel Oil, Calendula, Sunflower Seed Oil, Cocoa Seed Butter, Wheat Bran Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil… now we know why it is so good as a treatment and a must have in my essentials kit.

$19.95 at David Jones.

6) Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturizer

This is the only one out of all the above that will give you a gloss finish. This works as highly hydrating lip moisturiser or a lipgloss, really. You can use this on top of your lipstick too. The tube may look so small, but don’t let that fool you (unless you’re chewing through it), you only need a pin size amount. This is like a special occasion must have saviour. Due to its slight stickyness, the lips wearing this may not be well suited for kissing purposes.

$20.00 at Mecca Cosmetica

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I personally would repurchase all of the lip balms mentioned above and always have them in my essentials kit using them on rotation depending on condition of my lips.

What are some of your favourite lip balms?

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Review: The Jojoba Company Anti-Aging Day Cream SPF 15

The Jojoba Company has tickled my fancy when their motto is “beauty is in our nature” that mainly focuses on the jojoba ingredient. Jojoba itself is rich in antioxidant and vitamin E that leaves your skin feeling nourished and well balanced.

I will first let you in what they have to say about this product and will then let you know what I think.

Benefit Boi-ing Concealer Now in 5 Shades

I went to the store thinking that if I could find a match I might consider it as a new concealer in my stash. Hey, they say it’s an industrial strength concealer it’s bound to be good, right. Sadly I could not get a match. The shades were either too light or too dark. However, perhaps one of the shades may suit you! For those who are in love with Benefit Boi-ing Concealer, they have extended their range of shades!!

Instead of just 2 shades, there are now 5 shades!

Now that I think of it… perhaps I could get away with shade 03 as an undereye salmon corrector? I’m a little scared to try… What are your thoughts? Have you tried this concealer?

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Sigma Limited Edition Paris Palette

I don’t normally mention Sigma – if ever at all. This palette, however, caught my eyes. Fact that they were created from some of my favourite youtube beauty gurus just made it even more special. Even if they would never really know me or I to meet them in real life.

TiffanyD, Xteeener, Frmheadtotoe, DulceCandy87, Petrilude, MacNC40 and XSparkage explored the city of romance – Paris – and created this palette consisting of 8 eyeshadows, 2 blush and 1 highlighter shade. It is also equipped by an eye shading brush (E55) and a large angled contour brush (F40).

Wanna see what it looks like?