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Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review
Overall rating from 571 reviews so far:
4.5/5
Would use it again?
4.5/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.6/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.5/5

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

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation Review

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
2nd May, 2015
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Great day foundation

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.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
3rd May, 2015
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I AM IN LOVE

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.

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Overall rating:
2.3/5
3rd May, 2015
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Currently trailing this foundation

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.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
6th May, 2015
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Stays in Place

I got a sample of double wear a while ago and have found the little bottle has given me heaps of uses, which is great! The colour I was matched to matches my skin tone perfectly and although the foundation is a little thinner than what I'm used to it provides great coverage and I can easily get away without concealer when I'm wearing this. I've tested this out over 8 hours of rain, wind, sweat and tears on the tongariro crossing and an 8 hour sailing trip- to emerge looking just as flawless. So I can say its staying power is great. Despite the comments that it is really hard to take off, I didn't seem to have any trouble with my usual Cetaphil cleanser and Lush Toner. As it is quite pricey I think this will be more of a special occasion foundation rather than an everyday one. I really like it and can def see me buying a bottle when I run out for such occasions

Tips: As this is quite a drying foundation I would reccomend using a rich moisturiser underneath to help prevent it from drying out your skin too much

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
8th May, 2015
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Double wear problems?

so i'm a huge fan of Estee lauder products, double wear is amazing, long wear and has great coverage the only downfall i found is that taking it off is super hard, i use make up wipes usually but found i had to use a scrub then wipes to get it off!

Tips: invest in a good facial scrub or cleanser, takes as much time to take of as it does to put on, so personally wearing this depends on how much time you have to take it off when you get home

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bambikai_land
23rd July, 2015

I had the same problem! Even using a micellar water cleanser wouldn't get it to budge. I've find that oil cleansers work best to get rid of it all - I'm currently using Shu Uemura's POREfinist cleansing oil and it works a treat :)

Overall rating:
4.3/5
10th May, 2015
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One of my favourites!

After reading some reviews I finally went balls deep and bought this foundation and I haven't regretted it for a second. I have combination skin and found it stayed on my t zone all day and didn't get too oily although after about the 8 hour mark I did need to touch up my powder. Id definitely recommend anyone with combo skin to get a sample and try it out. It also didn't break me out which is great! Alas it is pricey so is more of an Occassion foundation then a everyday.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th May, 2015
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Flawless

I was given this as a gift and am very impressed. Very easy to apply and the consistency was perfect, it glided on easily and unlike other long lasting foundation I have tried it felt light and I didn't feel like I was wearing a mask. It looked natural so I have found my new favourite foundation. It does not rub off on my clothes and my eye make up, blusher etc sets and looks good with it.

Tips: A little goes a long way.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th May, 2015
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Staying power!

This foundation is amazing! Never ever have I tried a foundation that stays on my skin and doesn't budge. I apply first thing in the morning, set with powder and that's it, I don't need to touch up at all. It is a pricey foundation but I believe its worth it for the fact that it doesn't budge. I did find the first couple times I used it, it felt as though I could feel it sucking into my skin and really setting tight on it but I don't feel that now as im used to it. You also do need a really good cleanser to remove it. Fab foundation !

Tips: Prep your skin first, apply to well moisturised clean skin.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
12th May, 2015
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Great coverage, great longevity and looks fab!

I bought this because the advertising said that it would last all day and because it's Estee Lauder, I trusted that this product would be of a high quality. I was right, this foundation does last all day and the coverage is awesome! I didn't need to do any touchups during the day and people complimented on my makeup as well. It feels great to use this product, I love it!

Tips: Use a matte primer before putting on the foundation if you have oily skin like me.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
28th May, 2015
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Best Foundation ever

Love this so much. It makes my skin look so smooth, it doesn't feel dry even though it has a matte finish. I really love the fact that I do not feel the need to reapply it during the day. Even though it is pricey a little bit goes a long way, so it does last me a lot longer than other foundations have in the past.

Tips: Remember to use a really good makeup remover if you are using this as it really does stay put.

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