Estee Lauder Lucidty:

The next in my foundation series is Estee Lauders Lucidity, a light diffusing liquid foundation for a 'radiantly perfect look'.

Out of all the EL foundations I have tried - and I've tried a lot - it's probably my favourite but it's nowhere near perfect. As usual, the shades do not come quite light enough. It's a better match than many but it still pulls ever so slightly too orange toned on my neutral skin. It's wearable, but definately not perfect.

What Estee Lauder themselves say - "Special light diffusing pigments actually reflect light away from fine lines and wrinkles so they seem to disappear.
Provides light moisturising and other skincare benefits, so it's comfortable even on dry skin".

It's dermatologist tested, fragrance free and non acnegenic.

It has an SPF of 8 and retails at £25.00.

The Packaging:

I have only tried this foundation in sample form, so I don't have my own photos of the actual packaging. However it's the same as Doublewear if I remember correctly, which I have owned in the past, both come in heavy frosted glass bottles. It's good quality but contains no pump which is always a gripe of mine as I always seem to pour too much when it's full then have to really work to get product out when it's nearing empty.

The Formula:

As you can see in the photo below, I have tried both 1N1 Pale Ivory and 1C1 Porcelain, neither of which match perfectly, but the Pale Ivory is a little closer. The formula is a smooth, slightly thick liquid that blends easily into the skin. It has the signature foundation scent, no problems there.

Application and Finish:

I apply this using a foundation brush, it blends quickly and easily into my skin. It provides me with a light to medium coverage which is what I look for in foundations. It is definately moisturising as it claims, I reach for this if my skin is feeling on the dry or irritated side and it really nourishes the dry patches and soothes any irritation. True to it's claims, this one does give a fair amount of 'glow' to the skin, but it doesn't leave the skin shimmery. I rarely set my foundations with powder, however if I do with this one, it does erase most of the illuminating properties.

It lasts all day on my normal-dry skin, but most do so it could just be my experience. Some foundations will sink into drier areas or build up around my nose and chin but I have not found this happens much at all with this foundation.

Before/After:

As you can see, although not the perfect match colour wise, it doesn't look terrible and it evens out my skin nicely. This was the 1C1 which has neutralised the redness in my cheeks really nicely. If this came in a lighter shade I would definately buy a full sized bottle, but for now I'm holding off. I do recommend this though, so if you're near an Estee Lauder sample definately pop in for a sample bottle and give this one a go!

Many more foundations reviews coming up, but for now click the links for my previous posts:

Yves Saint Laurent Teint Resist, Lancome Teint Miracle and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser.