Summertime Makeup, Sorted.

   

Estee Lauder Pure Color Blush Audacious Plum & Sensuous Rose

I've had these blushes for years but for some reason never got around to swatching them on this blog! They are great quality blushes and beautiful flattering colors, they are expensive but I think worth it.

Sensuous Rose is a terracotta with a very subtle pink/coral undertone. I got this to replace my old favorite blush for a good 15+ years, CoverGirl Iced Cappucino. They are very similar except the CoverGirl has a sheen to it, different smell, and parabens. I also prefer that the estee lauder version is in a bigger pan which makes it easier to get your whole blush brush into, and that it is more pigmented.

Audacious Plum is a purple/pink mid tone plum color, on me it leans more pink then it looks in the pan. But still has a cool toned mauve-y-ness to it. My olive skin tone tends to warm up all blushes however so it may not happen on you if you are more pink toned naturally.

Lipstick swatches galore!

Left Row - Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu.

Middle row going down - CoverGirl Lip Perfection in Penelope Pink, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Darling, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Smitten, L'oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Miss Magenta, Sonia Kashuk Sunkissed, Estee Lauder Spiced Coral, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic, L'oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Spiced Cider.

Right Row - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey, Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Pink, Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Baby.

 

Wearing Estee Lauder Spiced Coral

Wearing Sonia Kashuk Satin Luxe Lipcolor in Sunkissed

Wearing Revlon ColorStay LipLiner in Red with Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm stain in Romantic over top

Current Favorite Under Eye Primer - Estee Lauder Resiliance Lift Firming Sculpting Eye Cream

I have developed a love for this eye cream, not for the reasons one might think(like line reversal) but because it is an amazing under eye makeup base. I have not been using it long term so I can't speak to lines in that regard, but I have not seen any significant difference yet. It does however cover up my dry, sometimes flaky under eye area by creating a new smooth layer for my foundation to sit much better on top of. It's not oily at all so it does not cause my makeup to breakup or look shiny throughout the day, it stays put beautifully! (For reference I have been wearing this with my favorite CoverGirl outlast foundation). It does have a slight pale pink shimmer to it which does not irritate my skin, surprisingly since most shimmer/glow containing products do make my skin feel itchy or uncomfortable. A bit pricy, but if you can it with a free gift with purchase it is worth it if you have undereyes that need a great primer!

(nails Sally Hansen Xtream Wear - Wild Life)

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu

Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Tiramisu on Lips - It is a beautiful natural pink with subtle very fine gold shimmer. Not too much to look too obvious just enough to give a little golden glow. Formula is my favorite for lipsticks, very moisturizing, I do prefer it over the Dior Addict line myself.

Hand Swatches From L to R: Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipsticks in 'Tiramisu' Crystal Pink' 'Crystal Baby'. Estee Lauder Signature 'Spiced Coral'