Current Estée Lauder and Urban Decay Favourites
Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer
I decided to try this Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting Primer after some recommendations from friends on twitter. I like that it is a double duty product . It’s a serum and primer in one as it contains many of the anti-ageing ingredients also used in the Estee Lauder serums. It’s been great for using these last few months as it’s been quite humid even when it’s not been sunny, so my skin has been more normal combination than its usual state which is drier than the desert.
I really like how it makes the texture of my skin really smooth and makes me look poreless, giving a really flawless finish with pretty much all of my foundations and tinted moisturisers. It means I don’t always have to use powder as it keeps shine at bay for most of the day but I think that would depend on how oily your skin is. This definitely goes above and beyond all the other foundation primers I have tried so far.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer
When I picked up the primer there was a special offer going on if you purchased 2 items, so of course I needed to get something else. I haven’t tried the double wear foundation as I don’t need that much coverage so I went for the concealer as sometimes after a sleepless night my dark circles make me look like a panda, and I do get a red spot now and again which needs extra coverage.
This product certainly doesn’t disappoint and provides really full coverage with a matte finish. You do need to blend it fairly quickly as it is quite a dry formulation but that is easily done for small areas like spots or dark circles. You can be very sparing with this so it will last a long time and it’s great for touch-ups during the day to refresh your makeup. Overall another winner.
Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer
I love this concealer. I bought it on a whim as I had heard the foundation was good and it’s amazing. This concealer covers dark circles without settling in any fine lines. It’s lightweight and it doesn’t get oily as the day goes on. You don’t need to use much and it blends really easily with your fingers or a sponge. Most importantly it really covers my dark circles, and mine are pretty bad as I often have trouble sleeping. Another great product from Urban Decay.
Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip-gloss in Liar
It’s the perfect pinky nude ‘your lips but better’ shade for me. It’s really moisturising and doesn’t feel sticky all. I like that when you first apply it, it feels slightly cool and tingly/minty. I will definitely get a few more colours.
What are your current favourite products?