Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup For Face & Body SPF 15

I've never really intend to use this foundation as a foundation but a concealer, I love it as a concealer in the old formula and use up quite a few tubes years ago. I happily went to a Estee Lauder counter to pick up their Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup For Face & Body SPF 15, then they told me that they are discontinuing this foundation in Singapore and they are left with just limited shades.

I admit I did panic, I was wondering why the hell would they just bring a product not long ago and so fast they're discontinuing it?? No market for the beauty consumers here I guess?! I'm still pretty upset about it because I love this product to death and I still think its the best out there.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup For Face & Body SPF 15 (#11 Very Light) (SGD $58) is a very full coverage foundation that can be use for face or body, but I never use it as a foundation but a concealer. It can be a bit drying and does cake up and look cakey if you put on too much, so a little goes a very long way because it has a extremely high coverage and does cover absolutely everything. It does oxidized a shade darker on my skin thats why I got such a light shade but anyway the shades here in Singapore are very much limited too. I must work, blend and pat this onto my under eyes or blemishes very fast because it will dry up fast.

A lot of people thinks it looks very unnatural but I don't think so, as long as you use just the tiniest little bit for concealing or mix a tiny little bit with a dewy foundation or moisturizer you will have the best looking flawless face.

I believe you can tell how much I love this product and I definitely recommend it, there is no words to express my love for it. As long as you use it with the right way/technique it will look right! Thats what I believe and just make it work. 

What do you think? Try it yet? Love or hate it? Do tell me about it!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

First off I never tried the old formulation of Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation therefore I cannot comment on it. Its kind of weird that I never try their double wear foundation. I have been a life-long customer and was never disappointed with any of their products, I would always pass it up every time I went by.

I have been hunting for a matt foundation that can hold up well with my extremely oily T-zone and combat the very humid/hot Singapore environment, I sweat buckets whenever I am not in an air-conditioned place/room or without a fan blowing. Finally I caved and bought it after many reviews on U Tube.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup: 1W1BONE 17 (SGD $58)  has a remarkable staying power with SPF 10 and will not transfer/smudge on clothes, not sure about the 15 hours claim but it lasted around 8-9 hours on me with my makeup base and setting spray. I just need to blot my T-zone once during the mid-day. Usually my face would look pretty oily and worn off after I reach home, I was very surprise that it held up pretty darn good. It doesn't look cakey at all. For a flawless full coverage I would just need 1 pump for my entire face with my beauty blender. Most foundations will oxidize on me but not with this one.

I have been loving this foundation,  it has already surpass my Relvon Colorstay Liquid Foundation and has become my 'holy grail' matte foundation.

What are your favourites?

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation with the Airbuki Bamboo powder foundation Brush

After having 2 blushes from Tarte Amazonian Clay Line I was so ready and excited to try more products from the same line. And OMG I am so happy that I did, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. After many years of searching and I had my fair share of mineral and loose powder but everything is just okay and wasn't fascinated by any of them. But this time is different, I just can't put into words how I feel!  

It also has a special brush, the Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush, that is made to go with the powder foundation.

Tarte scores!! The packaging is  simple, natural and earthy. With the custom mesh delivery system, it is foolproof and you will have a mess-free application.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation: Fair Honey (fair skin with peach undertones) (SGD $58)  has a medium but build-able coverage on me, I will say that it doesn't cover up my hyper-pigmentation and my dark under eyes perfectly and I would need to put on a little concealer underneath first. With my extreme oily combination skin, combine with the very hot, humid Singapore's weather I still need a good primer and setting spray. It looks great on the skin by the end of the day. The finish is semi-matte and natural, doesn't look powdery or dry out the skin and will not cling to dry patches. Did I mention that I love the soft texture of the powder as well.

Tarte claims that the Amazonian Clay is enriched with he earth's natural, light-reflecting gemstones (Tourmaline,Pearl Powder, Etc), this moisture-rich powder buffs on smoothly for a waterproof, 12-hour coverage.

Tarte Airbuki Bamboo Powder Foundation Brush (SGD $43)  has very soft, dense and shorter bristles with a sturdy bamboo handle. Just gently push the brush into the mesh sifter and buff the powder onto the skin in circle motions until desired coverage is achieved. I really love and enjoy the brush as it works very well with my other mineral powder or powder foundations too. If you don't have a somewhat flat-top brush already I do suggest you can check it out in store and get it. I promise you won't regret getting it!!

I love Tarte and it has become my new favorite go to natural brand in Singapore! Sephora, *Praying* please bring in more products from Tarte!

Do you have any other recommendations?! Definitely feel free to leave a comment and let me know!!