Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review

I have a love hate relationship with this foundation.

Love - because it stays on all day, it almost looks flawless and its full coverage, not sticky

Hate - can look cakey, you need the exact amount or less to make it look flawless, it can take a tiny dab of this to make you look cakey, it feels heavy, i can just feel it on my skin, its not a natural finish, you can definitely tell you're wearing foundation, can't find a spot on match to my skin tone, price is expensive

It seems like i have more cons than pros but i really do like this foundation but only on days I'm out and about all day, and you need a refresher like mac fix + or something to make it look less heavy and cakey

This is definitely expensive, but definitely worth it. I got colour matched and tested the foundation out for a few days before buying a bottle and it is one of the best makeup decisions I have ever made. I get home at the end of the day with my makeup looking just how it did when I applied it in the morning! This is very full coverage and in future I will most likely save this for days where I want extra coverage or special occasions, nights out etc. This really goes on and stays on, doesn't go patchy or flaky, doesn't fade or wear off. Every other foundation I have tried sinks into those smiles lines every day and I find myself trying to blend them out when I go to the bathroom - I couldn't believe it when I didn't have this problem with double wear! Applies and buffs into the skin well, I have tried this with both a duo fiber brush and the RT buffing brush and both work well with this foundation.

I fall in and out of love with this product!

I find this quite a full coverage foundation and tend to only wear this going out of an evening.

This does leave you looking flawless and have worn it a few times for photo shoots.. tends to photograph well without giving without. This may look too heavy for day wear and or summer. The colour options are limited and this is quite expensive but does last a long time.

I may try this product again over winter and try to apply with my Sigma Flat Kabuki.

I would recommend this to anyone wanting a full coverage matte look.. colour selections limited so make sure the colour is right for you. Its a lot of money to get the wrong colour and be unhappy.

I love the coverage of this foundation, and that it dries nicely and doesn't rub off much. Still haven't found the right shade (not olive enough) even though there are lots of shades! I usually prefer foundations that are lighter in texture but this works well. Definitely expensive though, but should last a while since you don't use much to cover your face.

I took the plunge and brought it! best decision ive ever made! its the ultimate foundation and worth every scent (i paid $82). It literally doesnt budge at all. Stays perfect throughout the whole day and i dont even need to set it with a powder. The finish is flawless, and covers everything and i dont even need to build up the coverage. One layer looks perfect. Im just so happy with the product and will be forking out the $82 again without hesitation

After trying numerous foundations and finding that I would have to touch then up while I work I decided to give double wear a go after hearing so much about it! I was matched and given samples to try and fell in love! I love a fuller coverage foundation as my skin can have quite a red undertone so this foundation is perfect for me and it stays put all day with nearly any touch up required if you wish to wear it during the night.

After using the same old foundation for years and it really not doing anything for me i decided to go in to a Estee Lauder counter and get myself a sample after seeing and hearing such rave reviews. After being colour matched and trialing out the sample i was in love! It covered all my imperfections and blemishes without using a concealer. And you guessed right i bought myself a bottle!!

Great cover and stays on. Not what I use for an everyday foundation but great for special occasions and nights out.

I had heard really good things about this foundation from friends and on here but I was skeptical, and at $80-$90 a bottle I was kind of hoping the hype was exaggerated! I went to my local Farmers and did a colour match and free application as well as go a free sample to use over the next week. I fell in love instantly. The coverage is incredible and it really does stay all day! I use a primer underneath to help but really I can put this on at 6 in the morning, work all day in a hot, sweaty environment and then go out that night with no need for another application. No matter what time I get home my skin will still look great! I live that. I bought mine off strawberrynet.co.nz for $55 and after checking it beside my sample from farmers, it really is the exact same so no worries on fakes as some people claim. Brilliant product!

My main issue it that the bottle does not have a pump or any other control device so I often end up pouring far too much :( heartbreaking with the cost of it!

by far the BEST foundation i have used to date. A perfect smooth, flawless coverage that lasts & lasts & lasts!!! My bottle has lasted me 4 months so far & thats wtih daily use. PERFECT!!