How do i get glowing skin whilst wearing Estee Lauder DW?

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WileyRoadRunner · 04/04/2013 11:51

Ok, whenever i do my foundation i find it hard to get a "healthy" look. Blusher or bronzer just looks overkill however gently i apply.

I am fair, with combination skin prone to breakouts, in mid 30's.

Would love to have a natural glow rather than a Boy George bronzer look. I have got some Clinique illuminating highlighter but no idea how to use it - should i mix it with the foundation?

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Fanjounchained · 04/04/2013 14:40

Have u tried just lightly contouring your face with your bronzer rather than all over your face ? I use a powder highlighter, used to use bobbi brown shimmer brick but now use an eyeshadow from accessorize, think it's called moon dust. It's not top glittery and gives a nice glow above my cheek bones. Also sweep a little down my nose.

StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 04/04/2013 15:15

I use soap and glory's cheek tint over mine as it gives a very natural blush. highlighter is best used on a small brush and swept gently over top of cheekbones, and a touch on end of nose and chin very sparingly though. combine this with the contouring sweep of bronzer again sparingly.

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LadyMountbatten · 04/04/2013 15:35

You need to change your foundation. This should be doing it for you.

ggirl · 04/04/2013 15:44

Estee Lauder DW gives a cake face look ime , you need YSL foundation , great for combo skin.
For a healthy glow use benefit bentint on cheeks. I use chacha colour which is peachy and very natural , only need a teeny bit

miche8 · 04/04/2013 15:45

The double wear gives too much coverage and is matt. Do you really need all that coverage? The new Ysl foundation is very nice and makes me glow, I got a sample the other day.

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WileyRoadRunner · 04/04/2013 17:04

Hmmm maybe I will try a different foundation. The DW is the only one that has worked for me - I just find it gives a nice even coverage. I did wonder about trying one of the more high street type foundations.

My skin has large pores and is quite uneven which is why I like the ELDW, it doesn't look cakes but yes it is very matte and I'm not sure if that's te best look for me anymore.

Maybe I need to spend some time trying to practice with some of the hundreds products I have lurking in my make up bag!

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