Estee Lauder Double Wear is undoubtable one of my top foundations! It is 'Full Coverage" with a "matte finish" which was one of the reasons I was drawn to trying it in the first place! Once the product is applied - it does not budge! The skin appears flawless for the duration of the day, perfect for those who do not have time to reapply/touch up make up, especially suitable for gym-goers - the amount of times I have been complimented on my makeup AFTER a sweaty gym session is insane! In addition to the coverage, Double Wear contains SPF, which is an added bonus which not all Foundations offer.
There are so many different shades available (60+), so you shouldn't have any issues finding the perfect shade for you. I have two different shades that I alternate between depending on the season.
Although it is on the higher end in terms of cost, I feel that it is worth it. I would suggest waiting until it goes on sale - Farmers, Sephora & Smith and Caugheys often have 20% off sales!
PROS: - This foundation does what it says it will do - providing double the wear time compared to most other foundations. - The skin appears flawless, perfect for nights out! - It is available in 60+ accounting for a variety of undertones. - Sleek packaging in a glass bottle, easy to get the product out of. - Contains SPF 10.
CONS: - May not be suitable for those with 'dryer' skin as it can be quite drying on the skin. For best results apply to fully moisturised and primed skin. - I would love for the pump was included with the packaging as they come seperately at an extra cost. - A little on the pricey side compared to most other foundations.
I used the Double Wear foundation for years in my early twenties. I loved the full coverage and that a little went a long way. Now in my early thirties I have recently repurchased this foundation aftera few years trying other products. Unfortunately my ‘normal’ skin is now on the drier side and I have fine lines around my eyes and forehead. I found that the foundation is now too matte for my skin type and exaggerated the dry spots and lines. I hope Estée Lauder releases a similar product more suitable for dryer skin tones. In saying that, I still recommend to my normal-oily skinned friends!
Tips: Mixing a couple of drops of Urban Decay facial oil to this foundation enabled it to sit more nicely on my skin but it did reduce the coverage.