Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review

Having begun a new job working in a pool complex and finding my foundation melting away during the long work day, I remembered friends saying that Double Wear was the best foundation they’ve ever had and went to get some. I tried it the best work day, and it lasted a whole 9 hours and then some! It’s not perfect, I still had to dab it on my breaks, but it is still pretty amazing, and better than anything else I’ve used.

I use this foundation if I know im going to be sweating because, I have no idea how, but it sticks to my face like glue. The formula is thick, but it lasts so it doesn't bother me that much.

For starters it is so expensive, and the formula is so thick, it doesn't come with a pump but is an additional extra feature so even more expensive and the design of the bottle sees that you overspill all the time wasting product.

After so many good reviews I grabbed a bottle after being colour matched at a EL counter, but after only one application I was ready to pass it onto someone else, lucky for me one of my friends has been a doublewear user and lover for years and is the same shade as myself so it found its way into her hands.

It was like I had applied a thick layer of latex across my face, it felt rigid, and mask like I hated the feel, and every movement made a wrinkle set in the makeup. I can only assume it was due to my skin type being combination that made it such a pain, I applied using a brush and it was awful, tried with a sponge and it just went patchy. However, it looks so good on other people, my friend has oily skin and it looks amazing on her.

I love this foundation for my combination skin! I've found it's one of the first foundations where I have found a perfect match for my skin tone! Its so easy to use, doesn't show my pores and lasts all day.

I apply it with a flat top brush and I find that it buffs into my skin really nicely. I also find you can wear it lightly for a nice light coverage or put a bit more on for a full coverage look without it being cakey.

The coverage is great and I love the matte finish.

The only negative is the price point but it's definitely worth it!

It has taken me absolute years to find a foundation that was suited to me, not cakey, not oily, and not to make me look like a ghost (if there was a shade called Casper, I would be it). I went to the local Farmers, had a quick consult, and was given a small pottle to try. I have combination and sensitive skin, this did not irritate my skin in the slightest. I found this to be super long lasting, both throughout the day, and the actual product itself, a little goes a long way. This applied with a mattifying powder is my daily look now, I cannot be without it!! There is no smell I can detect, and I wear scarves every day and there was no rub off. Removal is a breeze, and pores are not left clogged after Sad I did not discover this years ago. Yes it may be pricey, but you actually save money if you get shade matched in store, versus trying random foundations in the hope they will be 'The One'

I've used this foundation for about 2 years now. I was hesitant to try it due to the high price, but I got a sample and I fell in love!

Application is very nice. Personally I use a beauty blender because no foundation looks good with a brush for me, but I do know it works well with a brush for some people. It is a thin formula but at the same time it's quite thick - you can definitely feel it on your face when it's dry.

The coverage is AMAZING. It takes away all of my redness, and covers my acne and scarring really well. It seems to mix really well with my skin because as long as I prepare my skin properly, it doesn't emphasize dry patches, even though it is a matte/satin finish. My skin type is combo so finding a foundation that works for oily AND dry skin is important for me. Although if you are someone with more dry patches than me, you might struggle with covering them because of the thickness of the formula.

It lasts so long, I can get a full day of wear out of it and I'm sure it would last longer. It can take a bit of effort to take off since it does dry so thickly, but as long as you have a good makeup remover you will be fine.

Overall I highly recommend this foundation. I would encourage people with very dry flaky skin to get a sample before spending $60+ on it. It's definitely my favourite foundation to wear if I'm going out or if I have an event to go to.

This my holy grail foundation! I love the shade range and undertones. I have been able to find match to each skin shade throughout the year. This foundation goes on smoothly and doesn't sink into pores. After 5 minutes the foundation settles into a beautiful semi matte finish. This foundation does not budge throughout the day. I never has makeup rub off on my clothing. I will continue to buy this product until it is discontinued!