Thursday 8 May 2014

REVIEW-Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara - Don't go on holiday without it!!!





Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara (black), £20.50

When it comes to repurchased beauty items this little gem is right up there at the top of my list. I am a big fan of Estee Lauder's Double Wear products anyway but this one is an essential part of my make-up bag and I've been using it for many years. You can even forget about buying a 'waterproof' mascara for your summer holiday (let's face it, none of them really work) as this one does the job.

Last year I decided to give Estee Lauder's Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Mascara a go but was a little disappointed with the results, one dip in the pool and I faintly resembled a panda. It also smudged when the temperatures rose and I began to glow, thank goodness for sunglasses, so not a good look!!!

I've tried other luxury brands including Chanel but the results have always been the same and that's when I turned to my old faithful Double Wear product. I can honestly say that it really is ZERO SMUDGE even after a day spent by the pool, I wouldn't go back to waterproof mascara's again. This mascara is still in place at the end of the day and needs a good quality eye make-up remover for complete cleansing.

The product itself is really simple to apply and doesn't leave you with unsightly clumpy lashes. A couple of coats gives the eye lashes a little extra length and definition staying in place throughout the day, however, this may not be the mascara for you if you prefer a really thick dramatic look. The packaging is really stylish incorperating Estee Lauder's trademark blue and gold, it always looks good in your make-up bag or handbag. At £20.50 it's actually one of the cheaper mascara's from Estee Lauder and is certainly competative with some of the other luxury brands on the market making I think making it well worth a go.

I'd love to hear what your favourite brand of mascara is and have you discovered a waterproof one that actually works?

Deborah
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UPDATE - Arthur and I have just returned from a very very wet and windy dog walk, notice NO SMUDGING, however, my damp thighs seem to suggest that my waterproofs aren't quite as waterproof as they used to be!!!


Arthur and Deborah
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9 comments:

  1. I love most Estée Lauder products although I haven't tried one of their mascaras for a long time, so very curious about this one :o) Xx

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    1. Thanks so much for your comment, I would definitely recommend you give it a go when you next need to purchase a mascara, I really do rate it! x

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  2. Deborah, just left you a message but I'm on dodgy 3G and not sure it saved? Please let me know if you haven't got it and I'll re-submit! Thanks Tracey xx

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  3. This mascara looks great
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    1. Thanks, will definitely checkout your giveaway :-)

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  4. Deborah, trying again!! Blooming technology as you say. I was on a train, hence the crappy signal. I was trying to say how grateful I am for your post. I have mega mascara issues. I love working out at the gym but refuse to remove my eye make-up (terrible I know). Sure enough I end up with panda eyes. Then I like to swim (mega panda eyes). I have tried so many different waterproof this and smudge-proof that but none of it does what it is suppose to!! I have a tube of Double Wear Camouflage cover and it is awesome - simply doesn't budge. So I am sooo going to try out their mascara now too. Sounds ace :). Tracey x

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    1. I really hope this product works for you, I've repurchased this many times and can definitely recommend it, I don't go to the gym but it certainly passes the test when it comes to wet and windy doggy walks, lol! Let me know how you get on if you give it a try. x

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  5. Mascara looks great, love your blog.

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    1. Thanks so much for your comments, sorry it's taken me a while to reply but will definitely check out your blog too x

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