Autumn Nails

Here in Australia it is currently Autumn, meaning I get to start bringing out my darker nail polishes (though you can wear whatever colour in any season). I love this time of year when it’s starting to get colder after struggling through the heat of Summer, now we can enjoy hot drinks and hearty meals while snuggling up with a blanket.

Essie After Sex is a beautiful sultry pearlescent burgundy, it has to be one of my favourite reds to wear. I find that I need two coats of this polish to get an even colour across my nails, the light shimmer catches the light beautifully and would look wonderful on everyone.

OPI You Don’t Know Jacques! is a colour that I never thought I’d actually like, it’s a pretty taupe colour that can look plain or boring. I know many people don’t like this polish, but personally I do because it’s different and I had no other colour like this one.

China Glaze Dress Me Up, when I brought this polish I thought it’d be one of the run of the mill nude/mauvey colours. However the colour is even more beautiful when applied, it has a muted pink finish which only needs one coat but I apply a second coat to give it a richer look.

OPI Mrs. O’Leary’s BBQ is simply the best blackish red/deep oxblood red I've ever used, I use this colour all through autumn and winter because it’s stylish and chic. A big plus is that the colour doesn't get blacker and darker with every extra application, like some dark nail polishes can.

What nail polishes are you enjoying right now?

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

My Holy Grail foundation that I wear on a daily basis, I have oily skin though can be dry at times. Double Wear is a natural semi matte foundation that lasts 15 hours (however who actually wears makeup for 15 hours?), worry-free that stays fresh through heat, humidity and nonstop activity.

Something I love about this foundation is that the colour doesn’t change at least not on my skin, there is absolutely no smudging or transferring onto clothes which is what I struggle with. The feel is lightweight and comfortable, however can cling to dry patches so if you have drier skin than be careful of that.

I find that when I use this foundation I don’t need to powder throughout the day, the formula is easy to blend and is oil-free. There are seventeen shades but I’d advise everyone to visit a counter to be colour matched, it’s easier and better for the money you’ll be paying for it. Here in Australia a bottle costs AUD $50 which is pricey, but you only need to use a small amount of product and a single bottle lasts a long time.

I don’t even need to use a concealer under or over this foundation, the coverage is medium but can be buildable. I apply more foundation on my cheeks and chin as that’s where I have old acne scarring and new acne on occasion. Although I find this highlights my large pores across my cheeks, now this is pretty normal for any matte foundations but it’s something I can easily live with.

A con about this product is that the bottle doesn’t come with a pump, you have to pour the foundation out which can easily mean you pour out too much product. Right now I’m getting to the end of my bottle, which means it’s harder and slower to pour the foundation out which isn’t ideal and overall just plain annoying.

What is your favourite foundation?