Tuesday 26 June 2012

Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Foundation

After being a dedicated devotee of Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation for a couple of years now, I decided it was time for a change. I don't know about you, but no matter how good I find a type of make up, after using it for a long period of time I just don't see the same results any more. I know I'll go back to Double Wear one day though, and I'll probably fall in love with it all over again.

Anyway, I took a wee wander in Debenhams to see what I could find. The Flawless Finish compact on the Elizabeth Arden counter caught my eye. I remember my mum used it years ago and really liked it. And I quite fancied the idea of a compact foundation for a change - so much easier for quick fixes when you're out and about!

The girl on the counter tried the make up on me and I really liked it. She explained that by using the included sponge dry or wet you can vary the coverage of the foundation depending on the look you're going for. Personally I quite like a lot of coverage from my foundation, not that I have particularly bad skin or much uneven skin tone...I just like to feel like I'm wearing make up. I know that sounds bizarre!

I've been really pleased with this foundation. I've not used the sponge that comes in the compact very often, only when I'm out and about, as I've found that I get the best coverage when I apply the foundation using a foundation brush. Mine is a MAC 190 brush. I have used sponges a couple of times when we had warmer weather and I was just looking for a light covering, but I'm yet to try it with a wet sponge so I can't report on how that goes. My colour is Porcelain Beige, to be honest the colour names are the only negative I have about the product, each colour is named a different type of beige...I just know that when I go to replace this I'm going to get confused about which beige I am. Oh well, good job I've written it here so I can remember!

What foundation are you using now? Have you tried this Elizabeth Arden one?

7 comments:

  1. never tried it, but it look promising
    Awesome post
    very nice blog im following you follow back please
    ♥ SadeeStyle ♥
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    1. Thanks. I'd definitely say its worth a shot. I'm really liking it x

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  2. I've never tried Elizabeth Arden, cute blog! New follower :) xx
    Beauty by Emma

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    1. Thanks Emma. I'd never really tried it either apart from good old 8 hour cream, but I'm impressed x

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  3. great psot, I love this foundation and double wear but your right the effects of a foundation just are not the same after a long time :)
    I hope you will check out my blog :)

    leopardinleather.blogspot.co.uk

    x

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    1. Thanks , I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only crazy person who thinks that about my make up! X

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  4. Oooh, I might give this a try! I've been using Bare Minerals for years (I prefer a natural look) but I feel like I should try something new! Maybe next time I'm in Debs I'll swing by & check it out ;)

    Tara
    The Style Rawr!
    XoX

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