Showing posts with label Estee Lauder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Estee Lauder. Show all posts

Monday, July 21, 2014

Silver Sun Inspired Makeup Look

Assalamu wa Alaykum/ Hi,

When the Alluring Aquatic collection came out I told myself I would only buy things I don't have and would use. I bought the mineralized eyeshadow in Silver Sun because it was so unique. I've never seen anything like before. That fulfilled one part of my requirement. Now, I had to use it which I found wasn't happening. So, I did this make up look around that eyeshadow. I used my Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette.
This the final look:



Here are the products used:


Here are the steps:

In case you lost the insert with the names on it like I did I've put numbers that correspond to the steps that the colors are used in.

1) Prime face and eyelids with respective primers. I used my Urban Decay Primer Potion on my eyes and the Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer on my face.

2) Blend Salted Caramel into the crease and upward slightly towards the browbone. I used this color as my transition color.

3) Blend Semi Sweet into the crease. Concentrate the color in the socket.

4) Spray an eyeshadow brush with water or fix plus. I ended up using my Urban Decay De-Slick setting spray. I don't have fix plus and it was the closest thing to me.

5) Place Silver Sun on the lid. Keep it below the crease. Keep applying until you get the desired color payoff.

6) Blend Triple Fudge into the outer 'v' of the eyelid.

7) Place Gilded Ganache on the outer 1/3 of the eyelid.

8) Blend Haute Chocolate into the crease. Bring it down slightly to blend with Silver Sun.

9) Apply White Chocolate to the brow bone.

10) Apply your foundation. I used my Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in the shade Sandalwood.

11) Apply your concealer under your and you face if necessary. I used my NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Caramel under my eyes, on the bridge of my nose, and on my forehead. I took any left over product on the brush I used to blend out the concealer and applied it my cupids bow and my chin.

12) Apply Silver Sun on the inner half of the bottom lash line closest to the tear duct.

12) Apply Gilded Ganache on the other half of the bottom lash line.

14) Place Creme Brulee on the inner part of the eye near the tear duct.

15) Apply mascara. I applied Tarte's Light Camera Lashes first and applied Too Faced's Better Than Sex over it.

16) Apply a peachy/ coral blush. I used NYX cream blush in Orange. It comes off as a peachy color on my skin tone.

17)Apply a highlighter  if you want. I used Maybelline's highlighting blush in Coral.

18) Apply a mattifying powder. I used Hard Candy's Welcome Matte powder.

19) Apply you lip product of choice. I used Milani's lip gloss in Coral. It came off looking clear on me. I Also could have use Revlon's lip butter in Tutti Frutti or Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Pandore.

20) Set your make up with a setting spray.



I changed my hijab to show that is still a neutral look. Only a little more darker and smokier. I would wear this out in the daytime if I felt like. However, that's me. I've worn blue eyeshadow out because I felt like it so... Please ignore my eyebrow they look horrendous.



I will honestly say there are some steps that I would switch around. But, because I was freestyling and that's the order I went in to makes things work.
So, that's it!
What do you think? Would you like to see more looks with this eyeshadow?

Until Next Time,

Aleema :)

Monday, June 30, 2014

June Favorites!

Assalamu wa Alaykum/ Hi,

June has ended therefore it's time for me to share my favorites. Also, Ramadan Kareem to everyone that will be observing the holy month. There are some things from my previous favorites post that I'm still using such as my Chocolate Bar palette, the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, and my Beauty Blender. They won't be mentioned in this favorites but you can read my May favorites here.


1) Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Pandore

This one is a new love of mine. It's long lasting and very pigmented! You can read my review here.

2) Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer

This my go to when I don't want to wear foundation but I want some kind of coverage. It's a little pricey but it does what it needs to do. You can read my review of it here.

3) MAC Lipstick in Mystical + Jordana Lip liner in Sliver Lilac

The MAC lipstick is from the Alluring Aquatic Collection.This combination gives me a very natural looking lip color. When I wear the lipstick alone I don't like the way it looks on my lips. So, I wear the lip liner under it to give it more of a purple undertone.


 I'm wearing this lip duo in the picture below.


4)Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

This foundation is another new love. It doesn't keep me matte all day, but it keeps me matte longer than most foundations that I've tried. I recently reviewed this foundation. I'm in the shade 6W1 Sandalwood.

5) Orange is the New Black

I haven't done a miscellaneous post about one of my favorite TV shows in a while so I decided to add one to this month's favorites. I surprisingly became hooked on this show. I've heard the hype but  didn't expect it to get drawn in. I watched all two seasons on Netflix in a week. That's how bad it was. I expected the main character Piper to be in the fashion industry because of the title of the show. But, she wasn't. Despite that the show is well written and addictive. I recommend it if you a lot of free time you need to fill. This show is for mature viewers so make sure you're of age and there are no children in the room with you.
So, That's it.
Until Next Time,
Aleema :)

Monday, June 23, 2014

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

Assalamu wa Alaykum/ Hi,

I haven't bought a new foundation in a while. Since my Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation broke, I've been looking to buy another one. Instead of buying that one back I wanted try something different. So, I bought the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation.
Also, the Naked Skin foundation is $39 while the Double Wear foundation is $37. They're both a little pricey but aren't up there with likes of YSL and Chanel. Urban Decay has been raising the prices on a lot of their products lately. Which is an issue for another blog post.


This product comes with 1fluid ounce which is standard for most foundations. It comes in a glass bottle with a gold top. I don't think it would be the best idea to travel with this foundation. It does have some weight to it. One con I have with the packaging is that there is no pump. I've seen some people replace the gold cap with a pump from other brands like NARS and MAC. I think I may have to sacrifice the luxe look that the gold top provides for the practicality of a pump. I have the shade 6W1 Sandalwood. It matches me perfectly. I matched myself so I'm pretty proud.




The consistency of this foundation is thicker than the Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation which is very light. It's also definitely thicker than the L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder foundation which is really watery. However, the Double Wear foundation will still run down the back if your hand.


The claims on the box are:

For all skintypes. 15 hour staying power. Looks fresh and flawless through heat, humidity, nonstop activity. Won't change color, smudge, or come off on clothes. Lightweight and so comfortable, you believe it's long wear. Medium buildable coverage. Won't clog pores. Oil-controlling. Oil-free. Fragrance-free. Dermatologist- and  Ophthalmologist-tested.

I'm not in the practice of keeping my makeup on for 15 hours. So, I cannot attest to that. However, I can say that this foundation lasted 6 to 7 hours. I've never worn it longer than that. Especially since it's summer and I'm not as busy as I usually am during the semester. The coverage on this foundation is medium and it can be built up to full. I have applied with both a beauty blender and a brush. They both blend it out nicely. This foundation does set fast so I don't recommend placing all over your face before blending it out. It would be best to do one half of your fast at a time.

I've never applied more than one layer. I have added more foundation to cover blemishes in certain areas. I did have a few breakouts when I was trying out this foundation. It covered them nicely but you could still see the raised bumps. I don't think anything can cover that. I did notice that it transferred a little when I wiped the side of my mouth with a napkin while I was eating.Someone on YouTube said that happens only if you apply any type of powder or other makeup over it. I don't know how true that is. I didn't notice any transfer onto my hijab. I do wear a translucent powder over this because my skin is very oily. I did notice that this foundation kept me matte for 10-20 minutes. Which is longer than any other foundation. My oiliness is a problem. I'm not as oily when I don't wear makeup. Also, I got less oily throughout the day with this foundation on.

Bottom Line: This foundation gets my stamp of approval. It's good for my oiliness during the summer. However, I wouldn't wear it every day.

So, That's it.
Have you tried this foundation? Will you?
Until Next Time,

Aleema :)