This was the night before my Birthday, I went out for a meal and up to the social club we go to for a couple of drinks and a cheeky game of bingo.  I had a lovely night with Adam, his parents and his nan.  Im always so excited the night before my birthday, its like christmas for me, the one day a year when I can celebrate just being me.  I wore a very casual outfit and kept my make up muted with just using browns and nudes.

 

 

 Blazer - Primark £17

Vest Top - New Look £3.99

Bandeau - £4.99

Leggings - Primark £3

Shoes - Matalan £14

Bag - Matalan £6

 

 

I cant have long nails in my new job so as soon as I new I had a week off the falsies were on quickly than the glue dried.  I decided that Autumn was well and truly here and what better than a deep burgandy, my polish of choice was Essie's Lovie Dovie, well I think its called that, I purchased this in a set of three for £7 from Tk maxx.  When I googled this name and the number a bubble gum pink colour kept coming up so maybe it is at Tk Maxx because it has the wrong shade on the bottom of the bottle?? Either way it is beautiful.




 

 I really loved this make up, simple as it was I think it fitted the occassion and outfit perfectly.

On my Face
Elf  Mineral Infused Face Primer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Clinique Stay Matte Foundation
Maybelline Lumi Touch Concealer
Elf Tone Correcting Powder
MUA Blush in Shade 3
Benefit Hoola (to contour)
Stila All overglow Peachy Keen (to highlight)

On my Eyes
MUA Professional Eyeshadow Primer
MUA Undressed Palette
Rimmel Glam Eyes Eyeshadow 'Spicy Bronze'
MUA Intense Glitter Eyeliner 'Malt Chocolate'
Loreal Mega Volume Collogen Mascara
Maybelline Lash Stiletto

On my Lips
Elf Prime and Plump
Mac 'Angel'
Mac Plushglass 'Ample Pink'

Lots of Love

Gem

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I decided to treat myself  to some Estee Lauder Double Wear.

 I have always struggled to find a liquid foundation that suits my skintone, lasts all day and keeps the matt effect I like.  My friend at work told me about this foundation and urged me to purchase it as its a must have in her make up bag.

I went to my local Debenhams, and as soon as I approached the Estee Lauder  make up counter the make up artist said to me,
'Are you here for Double Wear', indeed I was so I took a seat.  She dissapeared for a moment only to return with my exact shade! She hadn't even touched my face, removed my current make up but yet she knew exactly which shade I was. 
I was impressed by that, then she began to apply the foundation to one half of my face with a foundation brush.  When she had finished the one side I looked in the mirror and Oh My Gosh it was immaculate compared to the other side!  She completed my make up so I didnt look silly walking around with each side of my face different shades.

The fantastic oil free liquid has an SPF rating of 10 which is soemthing I look for in a foundation because I like to protect my skin from UV rays but anything higher than SPF 10 causes your face to be whiter than your body in photographs(there is nothing worse).

I purchased the 30ml Bottle in Shade 02 Pale Almond for £26.50, this is a lot more than I would normally pay for a foundation but the results were the best I had ever seen.  Just a tiny blob applied with a brush WILL last 15 hours even in high humidity, it doesn't smudge or come off on clothes.  Just be careful pouring it out as the bottle does not have a pump.



This is all you need:)

I love how natural it looks, and doesn't leave your face feeling caked.  I used to use a pressed powder on top of my foundation but with this I no longer need to do so as it stays perfect.

Does anyone use Double Wear let me know your thoughts:)