When I buy foundations, I only buy double wear/long lasting branded ones. I will never settle for a 'dewy' look, sheer finish or whatever else they advertise because long wear is where it's at. Estee Lauder has totally created what I consider to be the best long wear foundation ever, and I've used quite a few. It comes in 26 shades (from memory) all the way from the lightest light, to the darkest dark; it comes in an adorable glass bottle; and whenever I buy Estee Lauder products, I always get freebies, so there's that too.
This foundation has been my go to this winter because throughout all the nose blowing, harsh winds and rain, this has kept me looking somewhat alive and like I actually have perfect skin. This stuff works. It has amazing coverage. For those of you blessed with nice skin, I would doubt that you'd need concealer underneath because this has such awesome coverage. It isn't thick and gluggy but it covers up tiny blemishes nicely.
The colour range is like nothing I've ever seen before! I actually had the option of the two lightest shades, not just one! I opted for the lightest shade - 1C1 Cool Bone. The second lightest shade was more warm but my face is one big circle of coolness so I went for this one. It matches my skin tone perfectly, no orangeness, just perfect coverage that matches my skin. If you tan, I would recommend having one for summer and one for winter (if you are that way inclined/are that rich) because the shades match that well. Otherwise, I'd just recommend this as a winter foundation due to it being so long lasting that a BB cream or sheer foundation would be nicer on the face in the warmer months.
My only gripe with this is the packaging. Yes, it comes in a gorgeous glass bottle but there's no pump. To get out the foundation, I usually flip it upside down then back again so some accumulates in the lid, then dip my foundation brush into it. When I bought it, I was never given to option to purchase a pump separately, so I assume you can't. You could screw a new lid on but I don't have the time to go searching for Estee Lauder foundation size screw pump lids, but let me know in the comments if you do!
Overall, this foundation is amazing. The coverage is on par, along with the colour range available. I totally recommend this for people who have pigmentation issues due to the coverage, or people who need a foundation that will last a 12 hour day (this will, if you set with powder). I bought this for $80NZD which is absolutely ridiculous but the high price is so worth it because of the sheer quality.
xo Bridget
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