I was expecting a bit more from this foundation. The coverage and staying power is good however I have oily skin and I found it to be quite drying on my skin. I'm not sure what I could be doing wrong, I have tried using primer and moisuriser underneath but still no difference. I prefer a dewy look and this is more matte on me, so unfortunately because of this I won't be buying again.
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review
Won't change color, smudge or come off on clothes. Feels lightweight and comfortable. Now the flawless look you see in the morning is the look you keep all day. Oil-free. Fragrance-free.
BENEFITS:
LONG-WEAR: 24 hours. Medium coverage. Our #1 makeup.
COVERAGE: Medium, buildable
FINISH: Natural, semi-matte
FORMULA FACTS: Oil-free dermatologist-tested
Website www.esteelauder.co.nz
Reviews
This used to be the best foundation ever in my teens! But I re-purchased last year and I found that the Formula was different. It is now really thick and I found that it didn't apply very well with my skin. I tried applying with a beauty blender and flat top kabuki, neither seemed to make a difference. I found that the new one makes all the hair on my face stick out and also it makes my eyes rather puffy. It is almost like it is too thick to be anywhere near my eyes. This is my opinion though. I do know that it works for a lot of people.
Definitely a foundation that lives up to it's name. Stays on right from when you apply it to when you want to take it off. But that's all the good I have to say about it. Cakey and not at all blendable. I don't have dry skin at all but it made me look flakey and it was much too heavy. Not impressed at all! Wearing a foundation, an expensive one at that, shouldn't ruin your day. Not the first out of my friends to find it like this, no matter the different primers ect used underneath. No idea how it gets the reviews it does
I bought this foundation originally because my mum used it, and at the time she had nothing bad to say about it. I can honestly say I won't be buying this foundation again. It certainly lives up to its name of double-wear and stay in place foundation! It stayed on all day plus more! It took me a lot of scrubbing to get this stuff off and even once i had my pores still felt clogged. I also found the coverage to be too heavy for my liking and very cakey looking. I also had problems with it drying my skin out. Very disappointing!!
Tips: If you do try this foundation, I would recommend a really good toner and cleanser to get it off with, and use the less is more rule as this foundation is a very full coverage!
I am currently still trialling this foundation. I went the the chemist to get colour matched and they gave me a tester for a golden colour which looked beautiful on my face. I then went to farmers to see what they would say. They gave me a more dull tone that would need more bronzer than the first. So far I have tried both of them and I'm not sure if I'm too keen on the actual product. I'm finding it very thick and super had to blend. I've been using a flat top brush but I may switch to my beauty blender. I also used the suggested amount which was the nail size of the foundation but as I have oily skin wen I use that amount it comes of within a few hours.
Tips: I would defenitly not recommend this to anyone with very oily skin.
So this foundation did not quite live up to my expectations. And I had massive ones! Yes it was buildable and long lasting but the foundation itself made my skin very oily and sticky which made me break out. In saying that I have a combination of both dry and oily skin but when I used it my skin just appeared to be more oily which I absolutely hate. I tried using this in two separate occasions but same result.
Tips: I first used a stippling brush to apply with on my skin, works better with a damp beauty blender
I had a few issues with this product: First one is that despite there being something like 25 shades, there's just not one that suits me that well (even though I've got a great match in the double wear light range). Secondly, while some people love the matte finish, I feel that it's too drying on my forehead, which I feel accentuates the minor lines I have. Not a hot look. Given these issues, I'd say that I wouldn't repurchase. I would recommend it to a friend on the basis of other people loving it, and it has a wide range of shades. Estee Lauder are very generous with their samples, and that way you can try before you buy.
Tips: Consider mixing the product with a touch of moisturiser or primer, for a less dry finish.
I find that this foundation dries out my skin a lot. When I first started wearing the foundation i woke up the next morning with little red bumps on my chin even after cleaning my face and removing the foundation before I went to bed. It seems to stay on my face however I found myself having to reapply on my nose as it made it oily there (something I don't usually have to do) this foundation seems to work well for most people so it may just be my skin type.
I feel like the ladies of the beauty community overhyped this foundation. I'm lucky I only got a sample.
At first, it matched perfectly, glided on and blended like a dream. I was in LOVE.
When I got home a couple hours later I was so embarrassed!! It had gone blotchy, it went really dark and I looked like a complete Wolly. I primed, I set and it still turned out terrible. Maybe I'll try it again with a different primer when I'm home all day
I tried this on my skin. It's very full coverage and it also breaks out my skin. It really did last long as it says it does but unfortunatly because of my skin type I can never use it again. I have another friend that has it and loves it. It's good for night as it lasts 12 or more hours but for day time it's a no no unless you want a full coverage foundation.