Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze

Take one whiff of Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze, and you'll be imagining yourself sitting in a crisp white dress, sipping a mimosa and laughing at a leisurely weekend brunch.

This sparkling citrus floral smells fresh, bright and sophisticated. The notes unfold gradually on the skin, leaving a scent that endures. Light yet complex, Light Breeze would be at home in a conservative office or on a casual weekend spent outdoors.

The top notes consist of Darjeeling Tea, Bergamot, Orange Zest, White Grapefruit and Watery Kumquat. Middle notes of Yellow Freesia, Osmanthus, Linden Flowers and Rose further develop the top notes. Base notes of Teak Wood, Cedarwood, Soft Skin Accord and Acacia Honey finish the fragrance beautifully.

Estee Lauder Projectionist Mascara

I guess I'm picky about my mascara (what woman isn't?), but I've struck out again with Estee Lauder Projectionist Mascara.

This mascara is intended to lengthen, thicken, define and create lustrous lashes. I tried this mascara so many times, hoping it would magically start yielding good results, but to no avail. There was no volume, no length, and there was also mild clumping. My lashes did look somewhat glossy, thanks to the pearl-enhanced formula, but really the effect was nothing special. The formula is very dry, and each coat barely deposited any mascara onto my lashes. The brush is a nice size and shape, but that is only half the battle!

So readers, now that I'm 0 for 2 in my quest for a new favorite mascara, I would love to hear from you! Give your favorite mascara a shout-out in the comments section!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

A good foundation provides a flawless canvas and anchors your makeup in place. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation does just that--and stays looking great from morning until night.

I've tested this foundation everywhere--pounding the pavement in DC humidity, at work all day, the gym, and even power boating and clubbing. Yes, it really does stay put! My skin tends to get oily and normally requires a touch up every few hours. But with this foundation, I can go a solid 8 hours without blotting. After blotting, it's back to looking perfect, and after weeks of use, it hasn't caused any breakouts.

This foundation has medium, buildable coverage, a natural semi-matte finish and has an SPF of 10. It comes in cool, warm and neutral tones, with a nice range of shades.

Just one word of caution: although it feels comfortable on and doesn't feel thick, if you prefer sheer foundation, this might be a bit much for you because of the amount of coverage it provides.