Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator review

I love Estee Lauder skincare and have been using their products for a few years now. I was lucky enough a few weeks ago, to be chosen as part of the facebook trial team to review the Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator.

It is a serum that reduces the look of uneven skintone - such as redness, acne marks, sun spots, discolouration and gives your skin a brighter and illuminating look.

Estee Lauder says: In just 2 weeks: 62% of women showed a significant improvement in skintone in a clinical test. Over time skin looks noticeably clearer and brighter, vibrant and more even-toned. This intensive, yet gentle oil-free serum features powerful technologies to address the look of every key sign of uneven skintone:

1. Triple-Optic Technology provides skin with a brighter, more luminous look from the very first application.
2. CorrectTone Technology visibly reduces uneven skintone in 2 weeks, while anti-oxidants help prevent its re-appearance.

Imagine skin so incredibly clear, even-toned and radiant, you have nothing to hide. Proven gentle and effective for all ethnicities.

My skin type is combination and I have uneven skintone - redness, acne marks and discolouration.
I trialled the Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator for a few weeks and I must say I am impressed. The packaging is very classy, sturdy and has a pump. It feels amazing on the skin, absorbs really quick and my skin feels soft an gentle. If you use too much of this it can leave the skin feeling oily, so a little is all you need.

I used this morning and night as per the instructions. After cleansing I applied this serum and then put a moisturiser on top. After a week, I felt that my skin was starting to become more brighter and even-toned. As the weeks went by there was more improvement. Definitely I can see great results from using this serum. My uneven skintone has reduced, not completely gone but definitely better than what it was before I started using this product.

If your after brighter and even skintone this may be right for you. The Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator is recommended for all skintypes. It retails for $105 for 30ml or $150 for 50ml at Myer, David Jones and pharmacies. You may be able to buy this cheaper online or buy it when Estee Lauder have gift with purchase offers.

Have you tried this? Do you use a serum?

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation review

I have been trying a lot of different foundations over the last few months. I love using foundation and am always on the lookout for something new. I like full coverage foundations that can cover pretty much everything.

I have been using Estee Lauders skincare range on and off for years now, but haven't really tried much of their makeup products. So I just had to try the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.

Estee Lauder says: 15-hour staying power. Flawless all day. This worry-free, long-wearing makeup stays fresh and looks natural through heat, humidity, nonstop activity. Won't change colour, smudge or come off on clothes. Feels lightweight and comfortable. Now the flawless look you see in the morning is the look you keep all day.

I totally agree with Estee Lauder. The Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation really does everything it says it will. It comes in a frosted glass bottle so you can see how much foundation you have left. The top screws off and you pour the foundation off. I prefer pump bottles so I hope that Estee Lauder can make it with a pump bottle in the future. It also has spf 10 in it which is great.

This foundation is easy to apply and blend. It applies smoothly and evenly on the skin giving the skin a flawless finish, whilst feeling lightweight and not cakey. My shade is Ecru and it is a perfect match for my skin. The coverage is excellent it covers really well particularly my redness and discolouration areas. It really does last all day, after 12 hours it still looks natural and flawless. It definitely stays put and doesn't transfer. I have combination skin with a oily T zone and it does really well at controlling my oils. Some people that have oily skin don't like it, but I would suggest using a primer underneath and a powder to set it. Also you don't need much of this a little is all you need, otherwise it will feel heavy if you use too much.

I would definitely recommend this foundation if you are looking for a full coverage foundation, long lasting and a natural finish. This retails for $68aud. I usually buy it if there is a gift with purchase at Estee Lauder or online where its cheaper.

Have you tried this foundation? What foundation are you using at the moment?

Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser review

About six years ago, I started using the Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser and fell in love with it. This cleanser does everything my skin wants it to do.

It is the first high end product I bought. This is what Estee Lauder says:
Deliciously refreshing foam gently yet thoroughly cleans and rebalances skin. Splashes away with no soapy film, no trace of impurities. Lightly hydrates and conditions as it cleanses. Gently manages oily zones while soothing dry areas. Leaves skin feeling renewed, comfortable, healthy.

This Perfectly Clean range is for normal/combination skin. If you have dry skin there is the Soft Clean range that has a cleanser.

I have combination skin. This cleanser is easy to use, you only need the smallest amount and it foams up really well. It feels smooth and soft on the skin whilst removing all makeup and impurities at the same time. This is a 125ml tube that lasts about four to five months. It really does leave your skin luxuriously clean. I use this as my evening cleanser followed by a serum and moisturiser.

As this is a high end product and retails for $52 aud, I don't use it all year round. I alternate using other cleansers that are affordable.  I usually will purchase this when Estee Lauder have gift with purchase offers only. 

This cleanser is great if you feel like you really want your skin to be cleansed well and can afford this.

What is your all time favourite cleanser?

Estee Lauder Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Creme Review



picture taken from EL website

 I have been using Estee Lauder skin products for the last six years or so.  I was introduced to Estee Lauder by a friend who mentioned how great the moisturisers are and I thought I might give it a try. I have loved Estee Lauder skin products ever since.

In the last few weeks, I have been using the trial size of the Estee Lauder Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Creme. You can pick up a trial size at any Estee Lauder counter.

As per Estee Lauder:  This age-defying moisturizer works overnight to help dramatically reduce the look of lines and wrinkles. Our exclusive Sirtuin EX1 Technology helps reverse the appearance of aging for a years-younger look-more lineless, radiant and rested. Helps support skin's nightly restorative actions including natural collagen production with an amino acid complex. And while you sleep, the soothing scent calms and relaxes. Use it with Time Zone day creme and look 10 years younger in just 4 weeks.


I really think this night cream is fantastic and gives me the results I want. The cream is a gorgeous light pink colour, that feels so soft and silky. It has a beautiful scent, I can't describe it, its just lovely.

You apply it after cleansing and in conjunction with a repair serum ( this is optional but recommended). You don't need much, it is a creamy texture, so a little, is all you need. When I apply it to my skin it feels soft, hydrated and absorbs really quickly. When I wake up in the morning, my skin feels beautiful and glowing. My skin has definitely improved in its softness and evenness. After using this just once, I felt these results. My fine lines are diminishing. Over the weeks it just gets better and my skin loves this night cream.

Do you use a night cream?

GOLDEN GIRL CONSTANCE

Everyone at Elite was thrilled when our gorgeous Constance Jablonski landed the coveted role of face of Estee Lauder last month, and luckily we haven't had to wait long to see her first outing for the legendary beauty line. Oozing gloss and glamour, this elegant opener shot by Craig McDean sets a high standard for the season's beauty fare, and we can't wait to see what EL cretaive makeup director Tom Pecheux prescribes for Constance next.


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