I promised to do a detailed review of the items that I got during my last Luxola SG haul so here goes the first item that I tried from the haul. 🙂 It’s the Sleek Makeup Base Duo Kit.
The first time a held this, I fell inlove with the packaging. It is matte and has a velvety finish same with the packaging of Nars palettes. It is also quite heavy but I didn’t mind since I’m getting a cream foundation and a setting powder in one compact. Because it’s heavy I expected it to be sturdy but boy was I wrong. The packaging is flimsy and it cracked and I don’t how the hell it cracked when I haven’t even dropped it. 🙁 I hope I only got a bad batch since I want to try out more Sleek products.
I didn’t really think I’ll be able to wear this since I got a shade that’s a bit darker for me that time but since I got a few shades darker after our Pangasinan trip. I was able to use it and finally do a review.
The Sleek makeup base duo kit is a 2-layer base kit which makes it perfect to bring along with you on a daily basis since it’s compact and saves space on your makeup kit. If mine doesn’t crack, I’m pretty sure It’ll be a mainstay in my makeup kit. It also has a right-sized mirror in each layer.
The cream foundation in the shade Latte has a strong warm undertone at first but blends well with the skin. I only used a damp makeup sponge in applying it and it provides light to medium coverage. If you want more coverage, you can layer it up and it will still blend out seamlessly. It won’t cake up. I promise!
The cream foundation alone offers a dewy finish. Anyways, will update this post once I’ve tried applying it with a brush to see if it will yield different results.
The staying power is superb. I have oily skin and I only start to get oily after 4 hours. Thanks to the setting powder! The cream foundation doesn’t slide off your skin and it doesn’t transfer too. If you have dry and normal skin, I’m pretty sure it can last you a whole day with a minimal need for touch ups.
Sleek Makeup Base Duo Kit Ingredients:
Overall I love this Sleek Makeup Base Duo kit. I’m actually considering of ordering another one so I can bring it with me on my makeup bag. It’s the only foundation that matches my skin tone right now anyways.
Have you tried any Sleek products? What are your favorites?
Thank you Elizabeth! How's your experience about the blush? I want to try more sleek products too! 🙂
I have been using their contouring kit and its hands down amazing.Would love to try thsi one.But unfortunately i heard luxola has discontinued in India..Great review!
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If you say that's amazing. i'd love to give their contouring kit a try too! 😀
I haven't tried anything from Sleek so far but I have heard great things about their brushes.
Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Never tried any of their brush before but maybe I'll add that on my list. 🙂
What I love about this powder, it has SPF 15 which is really good. And love the packaging too, so simple. Great post dear. xoxo
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This is so cool 🙂 two products in one is so helpful ! Perfect for travel 🙂 xx
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I haven't tried anything form Sleek, but this sounds amazing! I will need to finally try out sleek products 🙂
-Leta | The Nerdy Me
I've used the Sleek brand before and its quite good on my skin , thanks for reviewing this foundation.
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I love this post, I have a few sleek products and I love them, a really great drugstore brand! I really like your blog, let me know if you would like to follow each other!
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This is my first Sleek product and I loved it that I'm already looking forward to trying out other items. Sure we could follow each other if you want 🙂
I love the Sleek packaging- all their products have that lovely finish! This looks really similar to a cream contour as well! Great review 🙂
Lindsey Elyse | lindseyginge
I'm a big fan of Sleek, great product for a reasonable price! This is a great review, thanks lovely xx
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I've always seen so many reviews about Sleek as a brand, its just everytime I pop into superdrug I forget to glaze my eyes on the counter, but after this review I think I might have just have to pick it up ♥
tipscapsule.blogspot.com
Great review and a very well written one too! I really want to try Sleek products but they are not easily available in Canada, I might just have to bite the bullet and place an order online!
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
I'm such a huge sucker for packaging too, these products look amazing! I've never tried them before, looking forward to perhaps a look post using these guys!
xo, alice / T Y P E N U
oooh, i wish we had "sleek" here in Canada! looks good!
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I love Sleek! Their Oh So Special eyeshadow pallette is my favorite ever as well as the contouring kit 😀 The duo kit seems really nice too!
memoleaf
I haven't tried any Sleek products, but this one looks great (both the packaging and the actual product haha). I think it's so cool it has a cream foundation AND a setting powder in one – perfect for travelling! Not that I travel a lot, but I can see this coming in handy a lot. Too bad it cracked, but I'm still going to check this out – thanks for sharing 🙂
Sam | http://mybeautycloud.com
I've never tried any Sleek products but they're definitely a brand that I want to get my hands on. I think that setting power foundations is beautiful and it excites me that you loved it as well!
Ella Pinto xx
Yes. It's superb and controls shine really really well! 🙂
I might try that too! So far I haven't read any comments saying anything negative about Sleek. Must be a really good brand! 🙂
This brand seems to be getting a lot of positive press lately, I may well give them a go soon! I'm sorry to hear one of your palettes cracked though, what a pity!
Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
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I'm still yet to try Sleek I definitely need to pick up some products!
Lauren Ashleigh xx
It's very sad since the packing is really pretty. But it's okay. The formulation is superb! 🙂
Oh, I actually thought it was like a little palette with two products, not 2 individual products 😀 Not sure which one I would prefer.. It looks quite nice.. I think I would actually enjoy that quite a lot 🙂 thanks for sharing xx
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I have never tried sleek but sounds really good what you experienced!
Many thanks for your kind comment on my blog. Do you want to follow each other?
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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It's actually 1 palette with two products layered on top of each other! 🙂
I love the sound of this. I have some Sleek products and they are all really amazing. I especially like the blushes and lipsticks. This duo sounds really handy too and something that would fit perfectly in my handbag. I'll check it out the next time I'm in Boots 🙂
Thank you for the lovely review! Hope you have a fab day <3
Emma xxx
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It's glad to know that you enjoy other Sleek products too! I am actually planning to try other products from Sleek too. Might get a blush and a lipstick next since you loved them 🙂
Ooooohh looks promising! Was expecting you to hate it since it's pretty hot and humid here in the PH.
CJ | From Manila with Love
I LOVE the packaging, but it's such a pity yours cracked ! I'm with you and hope its a bad batch because that setting powder sounds amazing and I'm really looking forward to buying it!
lots of love, Marianne xxx
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Great that you are happy with the make-up. Would have been nice to see what it looks like when applied.
Luxessed
You can check photos of me wearing it on my Instagram 🙂
I have stashed it in my drawer now that it's horribly hot. Will use it again in the colder months. 🙂