I'm back with a review of a product I have been using for years.
Recently my reviews have been more of a first impression.
However, this product I know inside and out and I feel I can give a true opinion.
What is it?
Estée Lauder double wear stay-in-place flawless wear concealer. Wow what a mouthful. It's the concealer that's in a liquid formula with a wand.
Cost - £22.50 ouch
SPF? - yep only 10.
Size - 7ml
Colour range - pretty decent. Like the double wear foundation it also comes in warm , cool and neutral tones. As well as 4 base colours.
Longevity- it's the real deal as David Dickinson would say. This, like the whole double wear range stays.
Coverage- full, full, full. However, it's surprisingly blendable if you work quickly.
How to use? I use this in a lighter shade as an under eye concealer when I'm doing a full face look. I also use it like a highlighter when I'm doing my contouring. I have a shade the same as my foundation for spot coverage. I use this product as a foundation when I don't want a full face of makeup. I simply apply it where needed and blend, blend, blend.
Pros- long lasting, blendable, good coverage. Great for under eyes and for blemishes.
Cons - can look a tad dry on the odd occasion under the eyes. If you have a dry under eye area I would certainly try before you buy and see how it wears for you. If you are of a certain age you may prefer something more moisturising. Other con - It's expensive.
SPF continued... This is good and bad. Good because it protects your skin. Bad because it is known to cause flash back in photographs. I have used this in professional photo shoots and not had a problem. If you apply to heavily or too light the chances of flash back increase.
Packaging - standard for Estée Lauder. The writing will fade over time. But it does take time for it to fade. The wand applicator I like but for hygiene reasons I swatch it to a palette before I use it to avoid bacteria. I like the gold cap, it's the magpie in me. I like shiny things. It comes in a heavy duty plastic tube. Great for throwing into your kit or handbag. No fears of it cracking or splitting.
If you use this let me know what you think.
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