Elizabeth Arden White Tea EDT Spray Review

White Tea by Elizabeth Arden is my new everyday scent and I could, and would, quite happily wear it forever. A signature scent? quite possibly!

Seeing it advertised I knew I had to try it, as soon as I did, I loved it and bought it. 

What Elizabeth Arden say 

Elizabeth Arden White Tea is inspired by the simple pleasure that accompanies the first sip of tea. Exquisitely uncomplicated, this new fragrance invites you to revel in the moment.

A musky-woody floral, it preludes with sparkling Italian Mandarin and sensual Sea Breeze Accord. Its Zen-like heart of White Tea Extract and Mate Absolute Paraguay steeps in graceful femininity while Madras Wood, Ambrette Seed Absolute and a Trio of Tranquility Musks lead to a harmonious finale. For the woman who wants to immerse herself in the moment.

White Tea is a crisp, blissful new addition to the Elizabeth Arden fragrance portfolio. The perfect escape for your senses, it is an invitation to indulge in warm memories and delight in the white tea vapors, blue skies and cotton-like clouds.

Top notes  - Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, Fern, Sea Notes

Heart notes - White Tea, Mate, White Iris

Base notes - Tonka Bean, Amber, Exotic Woods, Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

My thoughts 

This is a beautiful, mood lifting, light fragrance. It is clean, crisp and green on initial spray. As it dries down,it softens and blurs to reveal a creamier and powdery layer of loveliness whilst still maintaining the clean, fresh and uncomplicated scent it promised. I adore it and revel in its simplicity. 

Have you tried it? 

Elizabeth Arden White Tea EDT Spray is available in 50 and 100ml.  

My Top Five Foundations

Listed below in no particular order are my current top five favourite foundations - 

Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup £28

A light to medium coverage foundation that is so light in texture that it melts into the skin leaving a natural and radiant finish that makes my skin look so good.

Read the full review here - http://www.beautyswot.com/2014/04/elizabeth-arden-flawless-finish.html

bareMinerals BARESKIN Pure Brightening Serum Foundation £26

bareMinerals first ever liquid foundation blew me away with its results. Flawless perfection, a bright and natural finish with buildable coverage.

Read the full review here - http://www.beautyswot.com/2014/08/bareminerals-bareskin-pure-brightening.html

YSL Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation £30.50

Over two years down the line this foundation still impresses me with its ability to transform my skin, illuminating and enhancing in a great gel like formula.

Read the full review here - http://www.beautyswot.com/2012/08/ysl-le-teint-touche-eclat-foundation.html

Boots No7 Stay Perfect Liquid Foundation £14

This foundation provides almost full coverage and has excellent staying power, I would use this on a daily basis as a good alternative to Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation.

Read the full review here - http://www.beautyswot.com/2013/10/no7-stay-perfect-liquid-foundation.html

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup £29.50

A best seller and it is easy to see why. A perennial favourite of mine, this foundation provides full coverage and all day staying power. It is heavier than other foundations but it really does cover everything and is ideal for the winter months. 

Read the full review here - http://www.beautyswot.com/2011/01/estee-lauder-double-wear-foundation.html

Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup SPF15 Review

When it comes to new foundations I love to try them,  for there is nothing better than creating a perfect base or canvas for the makeup that will follow.. As it happens I am almost at the end of all three of my current foundations and so I am looking to purchase a new one very soon. I could repurchase one I have already tried but it is really rather fun trying new ones, especially as they tend to be 'new generation' or with the latest buzz word.

I popped to the Elizabeth Arden counter to try their latest foundation as I had seen some adverts and a couple of people had mentioned that they liked it. I have never tried a foundation from Elizabeth Arden so I was particularly keen to find out more. I liked its name - Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup SPF15. Now who doesn't wish for a flawless finish with a product that looks like it is barely there?

The lovely lady on the counter (she really was rather nice) told me that the finish was medium/full as I told her I was looking for good coverage as I need it for my rosacea (on the cheeks) I later found out (first by trying it and then reading on the EA website) that actually it is a light to medium coverage product. However she did colour match me and gave me a sample to take away.

I was matched with shade 05-Natural

Elizabeth Arden say 

Makeup that feels like your skin, only better.

• For all skin types

• Light to Medium Coverage

• Natural Radiant Finish

Light, breathable formula moisturizes skin for 24 hours*, and smoothes on seamlessly for a naturally luminous look that lasts all day. Proven to minimize the appearance of pores immediately and over time with continued use. Hydro-pigment colour technology, vitamins and antioxidants protect and perfect, so skin looks beautifully even-toned and flawless.

Swatch of Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup SPF15 in Natural

Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup SPF15 in Natural Blended

My thoughts 

This fluid foundation has a lovely silky texture that literally melts and disappears into the skin. It leaves a beautiful, radiant finish. However, as I was told it was a full coverage foundation I was expecting it to cover blemishes and my rosacea which of course it didn't. I was able to add to the areas that needed extra coverage with no problem at all. The foundation is light and virtually undetectable. It lasts a good 6+ hours and that is with the fact that I suffer from hayfever and usually look pretty ropey. It smooths fine lines and evens out skintone and hides pores well. 

I liked this foundation a lot, it is good for the Summer months although a higher SPF would have been welcome. I think it photographs nicely too, see below. I would consider purchasing this foundation.

Wearing Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup SPF15 in Natural

Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Perfectly Nude Makeup SPF15 costs £28