I purchased this foundation after hearing great things from youtubers. It was my first high end foundation that I purchased in new zealand rather than purchasing it from the internet. Okay when I purchased it cost me $80!!!!!!! To me $80 is not child change, so I was little sad when I had to part with that type of money for a foundation. But I wanted to try it out. I asked the ladies at the make up station if they could colour match me before I purchased it and let me walk around the mall for a little while to see how it looked. I was happy to say it looked great, so I went back to purchase it.
Once at home I didn't want to open it, just didnt want to ruin it as it looked amazing but also costed a huge amount. So I didn't use it for like 2 weeks, then putting on my big girl undies I decided to try it out again. The packaging is good. The bottle is glass with a gold plastic lid. However i wish it came with a pump, but I made do trying not to spill any wasted product around. The foundation was easy to blend out and apply. I used a flat top brush to apply it went on fine.
The foundation was a great colour match, it definitely is a full coverage foundation which is what I like. It covered like a dark spots and redness. The foundtion looks flawless when applied to the skin and blended out.
It lasted for about 5-6 hours without touching up on my skin. However, this foundation is not great in photo's at night or with a flash. It gives you that ghost looking face which nobody wants EVER. So this foundation is more day wear foundation. It is has some SPF in it, so that is most likely why it doesn't photo well.
Now that the price has reduced in New Zealand I will more likely repurchase this foundation when I run out.
Overall I am happy with the purchase and regret nothing, however maybe my bank did when I purchased it.
I have weird skin. It's not overly oily but nothing lasts on it. Until this... I have never been as impressed with a foundation as I am with double wear. It does everything it says it will. Only place it seems to wear off is my nose, which happens with all foundations no matter how hard I try to get it to stay. Does everything it claims, doesn't change colour, is long lasting and buildable. I have never needed to touch it up during the day. Well worth the slightly high pricetag.
Tips: I apply with a stippling brush and find it creates the most natural finish. Also, a primer is a must as this foundation will cake up on any patch that is remotely dry or scaly.