So, what are the similarities between the two?
They both claim to be 'sweat, heat, humidity and transfer proof for up to 25 hours' which attracted me to them because I don't know what it is but make-up doesn't seem to last very well on my skin and I do not have a particularly oily skin type for a teen! However, I have seen a big improvement when I have been wearing both of these foundations; it seems as though it is water resistant (which is great for me as I have watery eyes) and lasts really well on the skin. In the evening I use an oil cleanser and a swipe of some micellar water on a cotton pad is effective too.
They also claim to be 'skin perfecting' and I would say that they definitely both give a really lovely even, flawless finish. I think that partly the reason for this is that they both have a slightly yellow undertone which cancels out my red/pink toned skin.
I use one and a half pumps for both foundations and this is plenty to be blended across the whole face and down the neck.
They both have SPF 20 which I think is great because I like to wear SPF on my face every day all year round!
And what are the differences?
The one with the red lid is labelled as a full coverage foundation and has a 'comfort serum' and the one with the white lid is a medium coverage 'nude' foundation. The one with the red lid is much thicker in consistency and I can feel the serum texture as I apply it to my skin. I don't think that this one would be appropriate for oilier skin as the serum gives it a slightly greasy feel. I think that this is what makes it have more coverage as it doesn't absorb into the skin but sits comfortably on the skin to achieve a more flawless coverage.
That is why I think that that you need to either use your fingers or a flat foundation brush for the best result. The one that I use is the Estee Lauder Foundation Brush 1 (Click here to buy!). I have tried applying it with a buffing brush and a stippling brush but it takes ages to blend into the skin and can look a bit streaky. It is also ever so slightly darker in colour than the other even though I got them both in 010 Light Porcelain (Click here to buy!). Light porcelain is the lightest shade that they do and it is perfect for me although the red lid one is a smidgen darker than I would like. I wear this when I am going out in the evening as I really like the high coverage but need to spend some time blending to get it perfect.
I thought that I would prefer the red lid one because I normally gravitate towards higher coverage foundations and prefer the effect it gives on the skin. However, I prefer the 'nude' formula of the white lidded one (Click here to buy!) because it blends so effortlessly into the skin to give a more undetectable coverage that is still flawless. I think that the coverage is slightly lighter and blends better into the skin to look more natural, but that is what I like for an every day foundation.
I like to apply it with a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush (Click here to buy!). This gives a perfect base really quickly. The lightweight formula also makes the foundation feel a lot more hydrating on the skin and in my opinion feels more comfortable to wear. I will definitely be repurchasing the white lidded one when I run out!
Just as a side note, on my nails I have Big Apple Red by OPI. It is a mini size that I got in the 'Best of the Best' set and I am absolutely in love with it. I sometimes get an urge to whack on some bright red nail varnish but always regret it because I am so pale, it makes my skin look even more alien-like than it actually is. One coat of this makes a lovely deep raspberry red colour that is still red enough to be Christmassy but pink enough to make my hands look normal...sort of! (Click here to buy!)
And as for this little wonder product, where do I start?! I always hear bloggers raving about the Seche Vite top coat but could never justify spending the money on it. When I saw this Bourjois equivalent appear on the shelves of my local Superdrug, I snapped it up because it was a little cheaper and I thought that it would encourage me to paint my nails more during this festive season (Click here to buy!). Once you have painted the second hand, the next one is dry and there is virtually no drying time! One drop is all you need on each nail straight after you have painted it and...voila! The only negative is that it does give a texture to your nails but this does not detract from the appearance of them!
Where's Mollie been?
I am sorry that I haven't blogged recently but mock exams and UCAS applications have got in the way! Thank you so much for putting up with me and taking the time to read my posts!
