Hero products post

So after writing a post about mac paint pots (and my favourite shade being that of painterly) I have decided to start writing a series of posts on my Hero products.

What defines a Hero product?

Well to me a Hero product is a product which absolutely solves a problem! Be that in skincare or a priming or fixing product. Perhaps it's a colour of lipstick that is very complimentary colour for your skin tone or maybe it's a mascara that just works for you. Whatever it is, it's the one you always go back to , the plain old favourite , the trusty secret weapon and the one you recommend to all your friends ( or just anyone who will listen)😀

So watch this space for my ten Hero products and let me know what your favourites are! 

Xoxoxo

MissMatched 

Estée Lauder doublewear foundation review

Soooo today I went to get my make up done at Estée Lauder.  To be honest I was expecting a slightly more exciting look but really I just got a chat about skin care and foundation. As underwhelming as the whole experience was it worked I came away with a make up remover cleanser and new found belief in Estée Lauder foundation.  I am actually a bit annoyed as well as it has made me doubt my current foundation ( bare minerals matte in fairly medium).

The above shots were taken several hours after the foundation was applied and I was really surprised about how good the coverage was. My skin normal feels oily around my chin later on in the day but as you can see here Estée is holding her own.  Now I must say I am wearing a primer underneath which I think could be doing a lot of the work here in terms of keeping a matte finish to my skin.  

I'm wearing double wear 2c3 fresco and matte perfecting primer 

Here I am again after at least 8 or 9 hours of wear,  the lighting is not daylight which is why I look so pink. You can see that other than a bit of shine on my forehead my skin is still looking matte and this is without powdering my foundation which I would normally do.

Overall I am really impressed with this foundation. It has a higher coverage than my bare minerals foundation so I like the Idea of using my bare minerals on a day to day basis and then using the Double wear for nights out or for occasions where I want a more finished glam look.

What are your favourite high coverage foundations? Are you a big Estée Lauder fan? Do you use double wear? Let me know I'd love to hear from you 

Xoxoxo MissMatched  

My skin care picks

Well there is a lot to be said on skin care but I often think there is not enough said on what's out there for those of us with oily skin.  Why is that I wonder ? Is oily skin any more weird or non-glamourous than dry skin? I feel like people are constantly telling us to drink water and not eat greasy food , that we should all moisturise and that if we follow these rules we will miraculously look like a supermodel with flawless skin.  

We'll I have news for you honey I've tried all the above ,and below, and so far I have found no magic cure!

But I have tried and tested some skin care options which I have reviewed below ....

 First up its Clinique anti blemish solutions

Clinique are known first and foremost for their skin care so it's a brand that we trust with our faces possibly more so than any other cosmetic brand.  They are long standing and the white lab coats (which obviously mean science !!) are a nice touch and representation of the brand image.

Clinique do a foaming cleanser toner and moisturiser as well as various other anti blemish products.  I used this line for several years and for the most part I was happy with the results but I moved onto something different after getting frustrated with paying a large amount of money and still getting blemishes.  I think these products are good as they taught me about looking after my skin, but they are expensive.

Next up I tried something a lot stronger .....

PanOxyl or Oxy10 are products which can only be bought over the counter.  I first used the cream which I would apply followed by some moisturiser or primer and then my foundation.  This stuff is good; it dries and keeps skin forensically clean and I'm not going to lie I ranted and raved to my friends ,and anyone who would listen, about this product.  I was very happy with the results but it is so strong that I worried about what it was actually doing to my skin. It can bleach your sheets or clothes and you have to be very carefull not to get it on or in your mouth or eyes.  There is some sort of manufacturing problem with it as far as I know it's very difficult to get a hold of but I managed to find this face wash version in a drug store in America.  

My current faves in the skin care world are all about The Body Shop

So far so good 

I'm loving this whole range at the moment really really loving it.  That doesn't mean I won't change my mind and it certainly doesn't mean it's a miracle cure.  But for now and for me it's a winner.  It smells lovely, tea tree is lush , for me it cleans tones and moisturises whilst keeping the oil at bay. I must admit that ocassionally it is a little too drying but some exfoliation and light moisturiser sorts that out no bother. Overall a big hit!!!

What do you think does anyone else have any suggestions ? Have you tried any of these products? I would love to know if there are any other big skin care hits for those of us with skin with a bit of a sheen to it!! 

Xoxoxo 

MissMatchedSocks91  

Mac Paint pot in painterly

So let's just take a second to talk about my most treasured cosmetic product. 

It's the mac paint pot in painterly . I've been using this product for a long time and honestly I swear by it.  I apply a bit of painterly onto my eyelids using my ring finger before applying my eye shadow. 

The paint pots come in a variety of colours and finishes to suit different skin shades or to use as a cream eye shadow.  I use my paint pot almost everyday and it still lasts at least 6 months before I have to buy a new one.  They don't just last all year either try all day!! Using this under my eyeshadow means it stays put all day , and night, without it smudging or fading away throughout the day.  So if you have a problem with your eyeshadow sliding about on your lids then I urge you to give it a try.

I know some people are all about the urban decay primer potion, but I've been so happy with the paint pot that I have never felt the need to try anything else .  Some people find the urban decay packaging frustrating as it's difficult to get the product out of the end of the bottle .

So what do you think ? is anyone else a big fan of the paint pot ? Or does anyone feel like trying it after I have just bogged. It up so much? Let me kmow , I would love to hear your thoughts ! 

Oooooo nothing like a fresh new paint pot!! Till next time peeps !! Xoxoxoxoxox

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