It seems only fitting that the first ever EE cream is invented by someone with three Es in their first name. Enlighten Even Effect Skintone Corrector EE Creme by Estee Lauder is part of the new Enlighten range in response to women’s top complaint of discolouration. The EE creme is first and foremost a skintone-evening cream. The formulation is ultra-sheer and it adds a beautiful, luminous glow with colour-correcting pigments to blend out redness and give the appearance of a more even skintone. I’d use this in conjunction with a foundation if you had noticeable dark spots as it is more of a sheer coverage, lighter than a BB Cream is. It’s perfect for summer as it has SPF 30 and antioxidants that help boost sun protection and avoid hyperpigmentation.
Enlighten EE Cream retails for $83 and is on counter in New Zealand from 2nd February 2015. Pictured below: a swatch of the 01 Light shade.
Enlighten Even Skintone Correcting Creme $124
If you use the EE Creme to hydrate by day, this is the counterpart to hydrate by night, with a rich and intense moisturising cream. Estee Lauder scientists have found that nighttime is when discolouration and other hyperpigmentation from the damage gained during the day, is exacerbated. The damage – such as sun damage and pollution – causes cells to create excess pigmentation and dark spots. This night creme has a formulation of antioxidants and anti-irritants to soothe irritated skin overnight and help skin’s defence from environmental damage. Also in the Enlighten range is a Dark Spot Correcting Serum ($129).
Lighten up! I’m applying this nightly to try to even our my pigmentation from years of the pill and living in New Zealand’s harsh sun. I don’t think I’m exposed to a lot of environmental pollutants as I don’t have air con or work in an artificial office environment and I am conscious of avoiding petrol fumes and wearing sunblock everyday. I do get blotchiness and uneven skintone, so the antioxidants in this creme will hopefully put paid to that, plus it feels rich and hydrating and my skin laps it up.
The print campaign for Enlighten showcases butterflies, embodying the beautiful transformation of your skin. Also pictured: butterfly hair clip by milliner Natalie Chan, and my own vintage silk butterfly scarf.
New Estee Lauder Colour Cosmetics
New colour cosmetics out from Estee Lauder this season include Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eyepencils in nine colours, and an exciting new product – a mascara primer.
Double Wear Stay-In-Place Eyepencils
These new Double Wear Eyepencils, pictured here in 06 Sapphire, 09 Electric Cobalt, and 04 Black Diamond, retail for $52 each and are on counter from 2nd March 2015. They have a soft, creamy consistency and deliver a strong colour with a single stroke. The formulation contains Vitamin E and jojoba and they come in nine day and night mattes and shimmer shades.
Little Black Primer
You have a little black dress, but how about a Little Black Dress for your lashes? You can wear it by itself as a tint, under your mascara as a primer, or over the top of mascara as a water-resistant sealant. $50 on counter 2nd March.
Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick
This new release has the most divine case that clicks shut with a magnetic closure, very luxurious! The lipstick is a high-shine, sheer finish and feels creamy and smooth and comfortable on the lips. They come in eight colours and retail for $59 on counter from 6th April 2015. Below: Check out the new Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick in Blossom Bright.
I’m wearing Blossom Bright.
28 January 2015
Words and photography by Megan Robinson
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