Weekly Loves #9

Benefit Dream Screen // Estee Lauder BB Cream //
Mac Cremesheen Glass 'On The Scene'

I was incredibly lucky with my days off last week. I managed to see the sunniest day of the week, Tuesday, and sat out the back catching some rays. Not for too long though as my pale skin can't take the heat! With the sun finally making an appearance, it was time to pull out some sun-protecting products.

I have been dying to try out Benefit's 'Dream Screen' since I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one. I haven't wanted to waste it though as my daily moisturiser and most of my day-wear foundations have SPF in them already, don't want to go onto overload! After reading many great reviews I was hoping this wouldn't let me down and it hasn't! SPF 45++ keeps you highly protected, a matte finish which makes it perfect for applying over or under makeup - Perfect for you oilier skinned ladies. . I love this especially as it doesn't have that horrible thick feeling most suncreams do. Oil and fragrance free, everyones a winner. Plus, the packaging is just the cutest, who wouldn't want to show this off!

I have been loving wearing the Estee Lauder Double Wear BB Cream for a lighter base in the hotter weather. Yes, I included this a few weeks ago, but I seriously can't get enough! I have averted applying powder on top this week and have been seriously loving the gorgeous glow it is giving my skin. SPF 30 which is perfect for my holidays - next week, eek! - and super lightweight on the skin. For anyone looking for a healthy glow this summer, you have got to try this!

My makeup has been incredibly understated this week, less is more and all that. So a nude, glossy lip has been my go-to look. Not a known lover of lipgloss, I am doing a complete 180 and using it most days. I have been wearing Mac 'On the Scene' for a natural pinky lip colour with some added shine! I love the vanilla scents of Mac products, one of my favourites, and also the packaging on these glosses is so beautiful. Lipglass might not be for everyone as it can be quite thick and sticky however, it does last on the lips.This was part of their limited edition Christmas sets, not sure if you would still be able to find them - sorry to be that guy!

Have you tried any of these products?

Lori x

Weekly Loves #7

Estee Lauder Double Wear BB Cream // Estee Lauder Double Wear Loose Powder //

Models Own Powder Shadow 'Peachy Keen'

Last week was very up and down for myself! Lots of highs and lots of lows and an incredibly busy weekend! I have changed up some of my makeup and have been loving the results.

First change came from my base. Lately, my skin has been pretty dry and most of my foundations have been sitting on top of any dry patches which looks horrendous. I was planning on buying something lighter for my holidays anyway, so I purchased the Estee Lauder BB Cream and I haven't looked back! The formula is so lightweight and gives a gorgeous dewy finish. I'm definitely more of a matte girl but I think in the summer a little glow never goes a miss - for you oiler girls out there this might not be a good pick! Although the formula is super lightweight on the skin, there is still enough coverage to disguise any pesky blemishes! I also love that the packaging in a tube, perfect for travelling. 

Although I have been going for a lighter base, I still feel the need to add some powder on top. Is it just me or do you ever feel your makeup isn't complete without a dusting of powder? Anyway, as you all know I've been wearing my Smashbox powder (review here) religiously over the last however months but recently it's been clinging to those horrid drier areas. Damn you Scotland and you constant change in weather! I decided I needed to look for a new powder that would just glide over my skin and that's when I found Estee Lauder Double Wear Loose Powder. I am a massive fan of the Double Wear Foundation and on testing the powder it was instant love. It is so silky yet adds gorgeous coverage as well as some warmth to my not-so-tanned skin.

Last love of the week is quite unusual for me. I have been trying to experiment a little more with coloured eyeshadow, going into summer i'd like to wear some more colour on the lids. I found this Models Own Powder Eyeshadow in 'Peachy Keen' lying around my drawers (I'm sure I got this free in a goodie bag) and decided to dip my toe in the colourful water. This is such a gorgeous, summery shade and creates some really bright and fun make-up looks! The pigmentation is amazing and the shadows are very long-wearing. Will definitely be heading to my nearest stand to pick up some more!

Do you love any of these products?

Lori x

Weekly Loves #6

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer // Soap and Glory Heel Genius //

Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

Oh Scotland, you certainly know how to tease us with your wicked weather ways. You are immensely humid, yet you are dull and dark. How do we dress appropriately? How do we choose which products to stick on our faces?! Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about the heat, but it would be lovely if the sunshine would join the warm atmosphere! Anyway, onto this weeks favourite products;

Urban Decay Naked Skin Finish Foundation has to be one of, if not my favourite, daytime foundation. The perfect colour match - I mean, spot on! Such a lightweight formula with a beautiful, medium coverage which is buildable. I love applying this to my face in the morning, it gives a gorgeous flawless complexion, what's not to love? Also, the packaging is just so on point! Urban are known for their palettes and eyeshadows but I would seriously recommend getting yourself to your nearest counter and browsing around the base products. I will pop up a full review at some point!

Next up, I have been loving Estee Lauder's Double Wear Concealer. This bad boy covers everything - yes, that's right, everything! Dark circles be gone! Spots? What spots! Redness? Goodbye! I have the compact as opposed to the wand version as I find it easier to cart around with me. Warm a little with the fingers and apply to the areas needing it the most - usually the old under eyes! I would compare this to the Nars Creamy Concealer for it's medium to full coverage, still very creamy for the under eye area as well, so it doesn't feel drying.

Working on a make-up counter involves lots of standing throughout the day, when I say lots of standing I mean, never getting to sit down! My heels take the full force of this. Lately I have been noticing some flaking and harder skin (oh, how lovely?) around this area, something I've never suffered from before, and found Soap and Glory Heel Genius lurking around my stash. This super moisturising cream gets massaged into the feet every night, then pop on a pair of cotton sockies and leave the cream to work it's magic! Plus, for a foot cream it smells absolutely divine - gets rid of those honking tootsies. For any hard skin sufferers this one will be your best friend.

That is this week's round up. Have you spotted any of your own favourites here?

Lori x

Estee Lauder Double Wear | Review

Double Wear Foundation £28.50

Most of us all know of Estee Lauder's Double Wear foundation. If you haven't tried it personally, then I'm sure you will have heard it's name crop up whenever someone asks for a recommendation on a new foundation. I'll be honest, as always with my reviews, I do love this foundation - but only as a night out/ special occasion number. This is one product that has been raved about within the beauty community and quite rightly so, my skin looks airbrushed whenever I wear it and am forever being asked what I am wearing on nights out. 

Lets get down to the nitty gritty. It is super thick, to the point where it can feel like a mask. It does take a couple of tries to work out the right consistency for you and how much product to use (If only it had a pump to control that...*shakes fist*!). The thickness holds it all day, this really is a 15 hour wearer without any touch ups - yes, it is that good! I buff this right into my face with my Real Techniques buffing brush to make sure it doesn't look cakey or that I'm wearing hundreds of product, I think this is the secret to my flawless base. This is full coverage and the finish is super matte, in fact, I don't think you could find a foundation more matte than this! In saying that, if you suffer from dry skin then I really wouldn't recommend this. It will be too heavy and just show up any dry patches and ain't nobody got time for that! It covers everything and I mean everything, from spots to scarring, and there is no slipping or sliding throughout the day! Your face is literally completely in-tact from day to night, who would have thought?! It really is a dream foundation.

I will warn you, the day after my skin can feel quite dehydrated and I always try to opt for a thick moisturiser and a no makeup, glasses type day. As I said earlier this is my special occasion, pulling out the big guns type foundation. I could never wear it day to day and can say from working on a makeup counter and listening to a lot of peoples opinions, many switch from using it daily to just a night out base. It is certainly not lightweight or a slap on and go type foundation, this takes work but the results are beautiful.

I love the packaging of the bottle, very chic and sophisticated with its gold lid - would we expect any less from Estee Lauder? Once again though, my biggest pet peeve has to lie with the lack of pump! Pouring it out of the bottle is just frustrating and causes waste, especially with the first few goes. However, it is honestly one of the most gorgeous foundations I have ever used. It is supermodel skin in a bottle - no joke! At £28.50 it is relatively average price for a premium brand however, believe me when I say, you genuinely need the teeniest tiniest amount of this to cover your face. I wear shade 'Shell' which is the perfect match for my milk-like tone and the girls on counter are more than happy to match you up!

What's your favourite foundation?

Lori x